Televised mirroring of events prompts live coverage debate
A columnist argues television should mirror actual events, not studio rehearsals, as CBS and NBC plan to air live eclipses and debates. The piece notes declines in live sports on TV and praises Edward R. Murrow’s Person To Person for its live realism, while stressing the value of immediacy in broadcasts.
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Russia
William Salter
Britain
New Statesman and Nation
America
Salter
Cbs-Tv
Nbc-Tv
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
N.C.A.A
Edward R. Murrow
Mr. Murrow
Fred Friendly
Leland Hayward
NBC
Hayward
TV Schedule Fragment Shows Daylong Lineup
A dense list of WFEBG TV programming for Friday and Sunday outlines daytime and evening slots. Live broadcasts include Breakfast Club Flynn’s Inn Captain Video and other local programs. films, news, theater, and sports are noted with local or net broadcasts across many hours.
Evening TV and Film Schedule for Altoona
A detailed broadcast lineup lists programming across the evening from 6:00 to 8:00 and into late night. Highlights include net live shows, films, and classic serials such as Roy Rogers, You Asked For It, Toast of the Town, Rocky King, Dr I Q, Break the Bank, Half Hour Theatre, and The Goldbergs with local and national scheduling notes.
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Net
Roy Rogers
Sien
TV Schedule and Local Film Lineup
Channel 10 lists 8:30 PM Sound Stage and 9:00 PM Make Room for Daddy along with 9:30 PM feature film. Wednesday features Western Theatre at 10:30 and Flynn's Inn at 11:09. Thursday includes The Lone Ranger at 7:30 and Kraft Theatre at 9:30 with additional local live programs.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Annie Oakley
Koehler
Ethel and Albert
Enterprise USA
Col. Flack
Jack Brickhouse
Daddy
Net
Marge
Jeff
Paul Dixon
City Desk
Koehler Sports
Playland USA
Broadway
Hollywood
Rainbow
Liv
Talent Patrol
Raymond
Loretta
Kraft Theatre
Dramatic Live Broadcast Adds Excitement at Home
A fragment notes the thrill of a live transmission being sent over the air and the dramatic impact felt at home as events unfold in real time. The passage emphasizes suspense and audience engagement during the broadcast.
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KES Dairy
Lee
Youngsville Warren, PA
Floyd W. Ahlquist
Penna. Ave
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Warren, Pa
State Farm Insurance
Bloomington, III
Ue Cee Cleaning Service
Wills Cleaners
Radio and Television
John Crosby
Williams & Son Auto Sales
Highland Ave
Youngsville
Metzger Wright's Firs
Warren’s
National Brand Appliances
Tappan — Frigidaire
Easy — Maytag
Hamilton
Wfebg-Tv
Diane Lucas
Girl
Gable
John Daly
the Erwins
Altoona
Voice of Firestone
Sealtest Theatre
Channel
Tidioute Theatre
Eac
Jane Powell
Gordon MacRae
Devil’s Canyon
Virginia
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