In 1961, Eduardo Quezada came to the United States as a teenager to study English. Culture shock quickly set in, as he realized how different things were here compared to his country. Language, customs, mores and culture all had to be recognized and acculturated in order for him to succeed.

During the first few months, relatively simple tasks were made difficult because of his language limitations. Not knowing enough English, he lost a few pounds trying to order a meal in restaurants. He often ate items that he unknowingly ordered. For a short time, hamburgers, french fries and a coke were staples in his diet. In retrospect however, he was unwittingly exploring and learning about American cuisine.

In 1962, Mr. Quezada returned to Mexico armed with a strong knowledge of the English language and quickly got a job as a news reporter and television host. Because of his English fluency, he was assigned to do interviews with foreign political dignitaries and entertainment figures during their visits to Mexico.

In 1967, he returned to make the United States his permanent residence. Having a difficult time finding a position in journalism, he took several interesting jobs such as parking cars in Marina Del Rey. He often joked about being able to drive a different expensive car every day. He was also a bellman on the famous Sunset Strip and was able to meet famous celebrities such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Burton.

With an interest in music and a desire to change his life's course, Mr. Quezada took some music lessons, became a decent drummer, joined several Rock Bands and traveled throughout the United States.

In 1975, he was fortunate enough to land a job with KMEX channel 34 and re-entered the profession he loved most: journalism. In 2003, he joined KVEA, Telemundo 52, in Los Angeles, as anchor for the 6:00pm and 11:00pm local newscasts. He believes that he has been very fortunate during his 30 years as a news reporter. He has had the privilege of meeting and interviewing great Americans such as Cesar Chavez, comedienne Lucille Ball and Presidential candidates Ted Kennedy, Michael Dukakis, Bill Clinton and George Bush.

“In retrospect,” he states, “All I can say is that it is true...‘Only in America’.”

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