Original '5 Live' Crew Reunites for New KTLA+ Show 'Do It Live'

The Return of '5 Live'

• 🚀 The original '5 Live' digital streaming show is making a comeback after more than two years off the air.
• ✨ The revamped series, now titled 'Do It Live', features the original hosts: Samantha Cortese, Andy Riesmeyer, Bobby Gonzalez, and Robert Puente.
• 🗓️ New weekly episodes begin this Saturday at 11 a.m. on the KTLA+ app.

Show's Unique Spirit

• 💡 'Do It Live' is described as a show about the news, hosted by people who are genuinely friends, capturing an offbeat, DIY spirit.
• 🛠️ The show originated from a makeshift setup, akin to a "broom closet," emphasizing its low-resource, grassroots production.
• 💬 A key element was incorporating viewers, who became the "5th member of 5 Live," through social media and direct interaction.

New Features and Viewer Interaction

• 🌟 The new show will feature a new set and enhanced viewer interaction methods.
• 📞 Viewers can now call into the show via telephone and leave voicemails, with their messages potentially being aired.
• 🎁 Incentives for watching include a chance to win coveted KTLA mugs each week by finding a code word.

Legacy and Aspirations

• 🏆 The show's irreverent yet smart style is compared to the early days of the KTLA Morning News.
• 🎯 Hosts express aspirations for guests like Frank Buckley and even aim to get Glenn Walker to throw out a first pitch at a Dodgers game.
• 📺 'Do It Live' streams this Saturday at 11 a.m. exclusively on the free KTLA+ app.