The Detroit Auto Show brings Sam Champion to town

Good Morning America’ weatherman Sam Champion will be on hand at this year’s Detroit Auto Show courtesy of WXYZ Channel 7’s Family Fun Day.

Champion will host a meet and greet at the event on Friday January 25 from 12 noon until 1:15pm. The very popular and charismatic Champion spent almost 20 years as WABC New York’s local weatherman.

Daytime talk show fans know Champion for sitting in as Kelly Ripa’s guest co-host numerous times over the years.

‘Entertainment Tonight’s’ weekend host Chris Jacobs will also be on hand. Jacobs will meet with fans from 12 noon until 2:30.

Family Fun Day is an exciting family centered event. In addition to our local WXYZ air personalities, the event includes clowns, magicians, artists, live music, and prize giveaways.

Race fans can enjoy a question and answer session at 1pm with Detroit Grand Prix drivers Will Power, Ryan Briscoe, JR Hildebrand, Andy Pilgrim, and Johnny O’Connell.

The Auto Shows runs through January 27 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.

‘Good Morning America’ airs weekdays at 7am on Detroit’s local ABC affiliate WXYZ Channel 7.

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