Monthly Archives: September 2010

Remembering “The Club”

The Club

From Bruce Bordett “The Club” began on channel 44 as “Club 44.” I think it was around 1977-80. Studio A was converted into a bar/club where each Friday night we would tape four, half-hour, back to back, “live” 30 minute segments. These featured local bands and musical acts, cooking segments, political editorials from Barney Frank, … | Read more.

In: 125 Western Ave., 1970s, 1980s, Anecdotes, Features, Photos, WGBH 2, WGBX 44 | , , , , ,

WGBH Hall of Famers

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The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame — of which WGBH alum Art Singer is president — held its annual induction ceremony on September 16. Several honorees (this year and last) have been affiliated with WGBH at some point over the years. Here are those recipients, and the dates they were inducted. Soyna Hamlin (2009) John … | Read more.

In: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, FM 89.7, Press, WGBH 2

Classic Theatre (1975)

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Nat: And I was extremely pleased and proud that Joan did such an extraordinary work in producing this series, the likes of which we will never see again. I was Director of the NEH Media Program which provided principle funding for this series | Read more.

In: 1970s, 1980s, Documents, FM 89.7, Reminiscences, Stories, WGBH 2 | , , , , , , , ,

Bruce Bordett: The place I wanted to be

Bruce Bordett (left) and Ross Morash at the 2000 Reunion

From Bruce Bordett Sometime my senior year in college I decided that WGBH was the place I wanted to be. I started in the mailroom in 1971 and made it onto the crew about a year later. This I learned later was the time-honored path for many who had gone before me to find job … | Read more.

In: 1970s, 1980s, Anecdotes, Features, People, WGBH 2 | , , ,

Welcome to WGBH Alumni 2.5

WGBH Alumni 2.5

From Fred Barzyk Hello, my fellow Alumni. It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the all new WGBH Alumni website. We must all tip our hats to who has done a yeomen job putting this all together. I encourage you to visit the site, leave a note or post a photo, tell a … | Read more.

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