Syracuse TV icon Mike Price: A legacy of joy and kindness

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)—When Colorful Channel 9 first signed onto the air back in 1962, it needed people who could wear a lot of hats—and maybe a cape or two.

Mike Price was one of the originals. A true TV personality, Price helped shape NewsChannel 9 for the next 46 years. Whether he was delivering the weather, hosting community events, or playing his famously quirky character Baron Daemon, Mike brought joy, energy, and a unique spark to local television.

His on-air presence left a mark, but his off-camera kindness left an even bigger one…

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