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‘Good Morning America’ comes to Rehoboth Beach

Television show was in town for yearlong series ‘50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful’
Dozens of people holding signs were featured on the broadcast. Shown are (l-r) Barbara Gelb, Alyssa Rodriguez, Janis Emshwiller and Michelle Roberts. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
July 3, 2025

As part of its yearlong “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series, “Good Morning America” broadcast live July 3 from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters in Rehoboth Beach. Hundreds of people, holding dozens of signs, participated in the event.

“Good Morning America” Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee was on hand for the perfect summer morning.

“I can’t think of a better way to kick off this journey than in Delaware, our very first state,” said Zee. “Meeting the Rehoboth Beach lifeguards, and seeing their commitment to community and safety perfectly captures the spirit of what this series is all about, especially ahead of Fourth of July weekend.”

ABC News issued a press release June 30, saying the new series is a way for them to celebrate the combination of two birthdays – “Good Morning America” celebrating its 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

“This series is a chance for us to explore the country and share stories that reflect the heart of each state,” said Simone Swink, GMA senior executive producer. “We’re looking forward to meeting people, highlighting what makes each state special, and proudly keeping the ‘A’ in GMA.”

The press release said each week, a GMA anchor or correspondent will visit a new state, following the order in which they joined the United States, to spotlight a local changemaker and showcase the state’s unique culture, history, traditions and landmarks.

Members of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol were featured during the taping. Founded in 1921, the beach patrol has been keeping the city’s beachgoers safe for more than 100 years. In late May, the patrol celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters at the Boardwalk end of Baltimore Avenue.

“Good Morning America” was in Rehoboth Beach the morning of July 3. Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee does a live weather update. Shown around her in the green shirts are Polly Mahoney, Kate Mahoney, Ellie Ruefle and Ted Orlowski.
Doing some filming before the show started are lifeguards Greg Mathe and Rayne Sheats, GMA Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee, and lifeguards Meredith Lockwood and Chase Sims.
Hundreds of people gather on the beach for the event.
Visiting an aunt are Riggins Nutter, 6, and older brother Clinton Nutter, 12. Their dad J.C. Nutter is in the Army.
The camera feed going live means it’s time to wave.
If the crowd around Ginger Zee is any indication, people still like the opportunity to get on television.
Rehoboth in Bloom is one of the many organizations to show up for the show.
Indivisible Delaware may have had the largest group at the event.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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