Doctor Frank Field, a renowned meteorologist and health reporter for WNBC, passed away in Florida at the age of one hundred. He began his career in 1958, gaining national fame through his appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Known for his playful banter with Carson, Field was a beloved figure in television. His extensive education in meteorology, geology, optometry, and medicine allowed him to expand his reporting to health and science. He made groundbreaking moves, such as covering a kidney transplant live on television and introducing the Heimlich maneuver to a wide audience. Fields legacy continues through his children and his post-television years dedicated to fire safety advocacy.
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