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JIMMY FAILLA: I came to Fox with my taxi double-parked. Then came the ride of my life

The thing that makes so many people fall in love with working here is the undeniable sense of community

By Jimmy Failla Fox News

Published October 6, 2026 6:55am EDT | Updated October 6, 2026 7:00am EDT

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Jimmy Failla recounts his first Fox News appearance

"Fox News Saturday Night" host Jimmy Failla shares a humorous recollection of his first appearance on Fox News in the lead up to the network's 30th anniversary.

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I'd like to start by congratulating all of my incredible colleagues at Fox News on this huge anniversary. And let the record show that our channel may be turning 30, but it only looks 22 thanks to the makeup team.

Like a lot of people who work here at Fox, I absolutely fell in love with the energy in the building the very first time I walked in the door.

The only difference was that I couldn't stay long, because I had my taxi double-parked on Sixth Avenue, and I didn't want to get a parking ticket.

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