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DANA PERINO: The untold story of the remarkable people who make Fox News possible

From the outside, Fox News makes it look easy. It’s not. A 30th anniversary doesn’t happen by accident

By Dana Perino Fox News

Published September 28, 2026 5:00am EDT

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You’re joining our coverage live as Fox News Channel celebrates 30 years of on-air excellence.

Thirty years?

It went by so fast.

And yet, a 30th anniversary doesn’t happen by accident.

Fox News makes it look easy. It’s not. The work behind the scenes is incredible to witness.

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Let’s take a moment to recognize the people our viewers never see — the ones who make it possible for the shows to get on the air, and for those of us in front of the camera to have complete confidence that the product reaching our viewers is informative and entertaining.

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Having that confidence matters to the anchors, hosts and guests. It’s critical to know the research is solid, the technology is working, the pictures are right, and, if something changes in an instant, that the team has your back. Nearly the entire building is organized around making that possible.

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Aside from the hours I’m on air, I walk into work so happy. I love my routine — and knowing that the plan could change in an instant. It keeps me on my toes.

My day begins with a security guard who likes to announce, "Talent is in the building!" precisely because he knows the word "talent" makes me cringe. I blush, walk faster, and we laugh about it every single morning.

I often see one of the custodial staff on my way up to my office, and one joins me in trying to get a tradition going of saying, "Morning morning!" every day. We have a streak — we never miss.

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Long before I arrive, the producers have already been working. They get up........

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