The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

Cathy Gandolfo
WPVI-TV Official Photo
2007

Cathy Gandolfo joined WPVI-TV in September, 1975, as a writer for Action News. In 1977, she was promoted to general assignment reporter and the following year she became the station's New Jersey Correspondent.

Gandolfo grew up in South Philadelphia and attended St. Maria Goretti High School. In 1971, she was graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-TV-Film from the School of Communications and Theater.

After graduation, she worked for WFIL, Famous 56 and WCAU (1210 on the AM dial). She began her career in news in 1973 when she became part-time news broadcaster for WIFI-FM in Philadelphia. The station at the time was owned by Broadcast Pioneers member Mel Gollub.

Gandolfo's years of experience include the openings of the first Casino Hotels in Atlantic City. She has reported from several National Conventions and has been sent to the Vatican City to cover Catholic Church issues and their connections to the Church in the Philadelphia area. Cathy enjoys playing the guitar and golf although admits she's not proficient at either.

The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com