Pioneers Seen Dividing Over Radio History Move
Sterns followers heckled DeBella with unprintable epithets at his studio while a KYW wag dubbed the troupe the great unwashed. A KYW staffer failed to reach the snack cart as Friday’s demonstration drew derision, yet Dorie’s Pioneers press on with a plan to revive a 10 year proposal for lasting recognition in radio and television history.
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Ice T
de Bella
Dorie
Walter
Annenberg
Tailie Sauk
Winecea Ae
Channel 6
Notable Philadelphia Broadcasters Honored at Atwater Kent Museum
Television and radio pioneers such as Dick Clark Vince Leonard Robert Wilder Max Solomon and others receive posthumous and living recognition for shaping Delaware Valley broadcasting Their awards celebrate lifelong contributions to radio television and education with ties to Channel 3 WCAU WIP and the Philadelphia Board of Education The exhibit highlights the region’s impact on America’s broadcasting history.
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WFIL
Dick Clark
Vince Leonard
Channel 3
Robert Wilder
Max Solomon
John 10
Ike and
Leon Levy
CBS
WCAU
Ernie Kovacs
Atwater Kent Museum
Queen of Soul to headline July 4 concert in Philadelphia
A Channel 3 sports anchor, Akee Washington, joins Aretha Franklin and the Philadelphia Orchestra for a July 3 performance at Mann Music Center in Philadelphia. Washington narrates Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait as part of a program conducted by Charles Dutoit. Free tickets offered, with lawn and bleacher seating, while reserved seats may be sold.
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Akee Washington
Channel 3
Mann Music Center
52Nd St
Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia
Aretha Franklin
Delaware Valley
Philadelphia Orchestra
Akee
Aretha
Somage
Aaron Copland
Lincoln
Philadelphia Boys
Charlies Dutoit
Seoeane
Neal Zoren
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DeBella
Philadelphia Board of Education
Howard Stern
Queen of Soul
Sparkle
Philly
Irving Berlin
United Artists
Eric Tri-State Mall
Iron Eagle
Eric Concordville
Ate
U.S
Eric Barclay Square
Garrett AD
Eric Clifton Heights
Baltimore Pike
Eric Mac Dade
Weae
Housesitter Wey
Amala Asso
Twinite
Neo
Ners Eeece
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