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“ReelRadio” Artifacts are a Top 40 Time Capsule of Broadcast History
It’s the “reel” deal: a repository of over 3500 historically significant air checks and web content from Top 40 radio, known as “ReelRadio,” has been made publicly available thanks to the preservation efforts of the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum. One of the many artifacts on ReelRadio includes Don Imus interviewing Wolfman Jack on WTEM, Washington, D.C. in a “free-wheeling and fascinating interview about Wolfman’s early years in radio.” Wolfman Jack passed away on July 1, 1995 in North Carolina, about a week after the interview. Carl Davis, a NCBH Museum trustee who spearheaded the museum’s custodianship of ReelRadio, was a personal friend of the collection’s curator, Richard Irwin, a.k.a. “Uncle Ricky.” They met at East Carolina University’s campus radio station. “We were the same age, and prior to coming to East Carolina, we had sort of parallel careers,” Davis remembered. “I was working in radio stations in high school,
NCBH Museum restores Reel Radio
Raleigh, N.C. – It’s the “reel” deal, a repository of over 3,500 historically significant air checks and web content from Top 40 radio, known as “ReelRadio”. Airchecks from some of radios most famous personalities like Casey Kasem, Rick Dees, Gary Owens, Wolfman Jack and many more. One of the many artifacts on the ReelRadio site includes radio legend Don Imus interviewing Wolfman Jack in a “free-wheeling and fascinating exchange about Wolfman’s early years in radio.”. This turned out to be the Wolfman’s last interview, passing away about a week later. ReelRadio has now been restored and made publicly available thanks to the preservation efforts of the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum and the expertise of Beasley Media Group’s digital division. The conversion took place over the last 12 months, funded by the Museum. “We’re proud to support the incredible work of the North Carolina Broadcasters’ Museum in bringing the Reel
NC Broadcast History Museum
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, state Broadcast Leaders announced the launch of the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum project. The Museum is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving North Carolina’s Broadcasting Legacy. North Carolina has a rich broadcast history starting as early as March 1902 when radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden transmitted a 127-word voice message from his Cape Hatteras transmitter tower, to Roanoke Island, then fast forward to July 23, 1996 when WRAL-TV became the first television station in the United States to broadcast a digital television signal. The state of North Carolina has been and continues to be a wealth of pioneers and innovators in industry. North Carolina has a number of famous broadcast personalities including Andy Griffith born in Mount Airy, Charles Kuralt and David Brinkley from Wilmington, Jim Nantz, American Sportcaster from Charlotte, and National Public Radio newscaster Carl Kasell from Goldsboro. The Museum is seeking
Press Release // October 13th
NC Broadcast History Museum
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, state Broadcast Leaders announced the launch of the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum project. The Museum is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving North Carolina’s Broadcasting Legacy.
North Carolina has a rich broadcast history starting as early as March 1902 when radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden transmitted a 127-word voice message from his Cape Hatteras transmitter tower, to Roanoke Island, then fast forward to July 23, 1996 when WRAL-TV became the first television station in the United States to broadcast a digital television signal. The state of North Carolina has been and continues to be a wealth of pioneers and innovators in industry.
North Carolina has a number of famous broadcast personalities including Andy Griffith born in Mount Airy, Charles Kuralt and David Brinkley from Wilmington, Jim Nantz, American Sportcaster from Charlotte, and National Public Radio newscaster Carl Kasell from Goldsboro.
The Museum is seeking assistance from the public and people who worked in broadcasting to collect artifacts, documents, photographs and recordings that chronicle the history of prominent radio and television stations, broadcasters, programs and events. Through exhibits and collections, the Museum seeks to highlight the contributions made by North Carolina Broadcasters in shaping the industry and the state’s culture landscape.
The Museum is guided by a distinguished group of broadcast professionals that include
Don Curtis, CEO, Curtis Media Group; Jim Goodmon, CEO, Capitol Broadcasting Co.;
Wade Hargrove, media lawyer; Harold Ballard, Broadcast Engineer; Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Media Group; Carl Venters, Jr., Broadcast Executive; David Crabtree, CEO, North Carolina Public Media, Dr James Carson, Broadcast Executive; Jim Babb, Broadcast Executive, Cullie Tarleton, Broadcast Executive and former member of the NC House of Representatives; Dave Lingafelt, Broadcast Executive, Carl Davis, Jr., Broadcast Engineer, Jim Heavner, Broadcast Executive, and Mike Weeks, Broadcast Executive.
The North Carolina Broadcast History Museum web site will serve as a digital repository accessible by the public that will grow in content and importance as items are gathered and displayed. The museum web site is under construction and available on the web at https://NCBMuseum.com. Future plans include a brick and mortar facility for education, inspiration and enjoyment.
For More Information Contact:
Mike Weeks, Chairman, Board of Trustees NC Broadcast History Museum.
ncbhmuseum@gmail.com
252-721-0470
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- RAMP Magazine // NC Developing Broadcast Museum