I Was There When...

I Was There When... is an American documentary series directed and edited by Matthew Arias and executive produced by Howie Deeter. It follows several KNBC journalists reliving some of the most profound days of their careers out on the job from the Murder trial of O. J. Simpson to the Centennial [Olympic Park bombing|Atlanta Olympics bombing]. The journalists give a glimpse of how it feels to be on the front lines of globally significant events and how they were personally affected.
The seven-part series first aired on Peacock from February 21, 2022. It won an Emmy Award in 2023.

Reception

Upon its initial release, the series received wide acclaim, especially among the television news community. The series was nominated and awarded an Emmy in Los Angeles on July 22, 2023, for the "Informational Series " category.