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Sic transit gloria (1959)

January 1, 2007 | Posted by Don Hallock

From Vic Washkevich WGBH was to launch a new (live, of course) science show, and was looking for an opening that was a bit more dramatic than a 35mm slide of Madame Curie. It was decided that we would place a globe over a pan of water (you can’t make this stuff up, folks) and … | Read more.

In: 1950s, Anecdotes, Humor, WGBH 2 |
WGBH Alumni > Articles by: Don Hallock

PrimeTime 25th Anniversary (1980)

January 1, 2007 | Posted by Don Hallock

On the 25th Anniversary of the station, PrimeTime, the WGBH house organ, presented a Special Collector’s Issue in May 1980. Download: Prime-Time (2 MB PDF document) | Read more.

In: 1980s, Documents, WGBH 2
WGBH Alumni > Articles by: Don Hallock

WGBH Timeline (1946-1978)

January 1, 2007 | Posted by Don Hallock

From “The first 24 years: A somewhat random compendium of milestones along the way” 1836 John Lowell Jr., leaves a bequest creating free “public lectures for the benefit of the citizens of Boston.” 1946 The Lowell Institute forms a cooperative venture with six Boston colleges (spearheaded by Ralph Lowell) to broadcast educational programs on commercial … | Read more.

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WGBH Alumni > Articles by: Don Hallock

On-Air (1979)

January 1, 2007 | Posted by Don Hallock

From Don Hallock Ever wondered what it takes to put on a public television or radio production? Well, here’s a glance behind the scenes (as if you needed one). It was originally prepared as a 1979 issue of the WGBH publication ON AIR. In this context, the entire tract functions, as well, as an attractive … | Read more.

In: 125 Western Ave., 1970s, Documents, FM 89.7, WGBH 2
WGBH Alumni > Articles by: Don Hallock

Crew Training Tape – Transcript (1962)

January 1, 2007 | Posted by Don Hallock
This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series The Don Hallock Collection

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series The Don Hallock Collection From Don Hallock This tape was shot in the temporary studio at the Boston Museum of Science. It was intended as an in-house training tool, primarily for new BU student interns. It puroprted to be a catalog of many of the … | Read more.

In: 1960s, Audio, Humor, Photos, WGBH 2

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