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DIGITAL ARCHIVAL PROJECT NEWS:
VIDEO:
Some of the current and former WMMR People in Attendance
Broadcast Pioneers Luncheon
Bala Golf Club, Philadelphia
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
It was a tribute to WMMR who is celebrating their 50th birthday this year. We had a great time celebrating the first half century of one of the top classic rockers in the country.
Our emcee for the entire afternoon was Bill Weston, the station's current Program Director. Who knows WMMR better that Bill?
We had a most interesting panel that included:
Preston & Steve, WMMR's current highly rated, popular morning radio hosts
John DeBella, established Morning Zoo at WMMR, now mornings at WMGK
Michael Tearson, WMMR former late night host/helped establish many rock icons
T. Morgan, former WMMR Program Director/afternoon host during the seventies
Ray Koob, one of the top rock jocks at the station when he was there in the 80s
Erin Riley, former music director, voted by Billboard as top 1987 MD in country
This all took place at the beautiful and historic Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue (across the street from the state police) in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. Only minutes away from Channels 6, 10 and 17 and the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd. Here's some photos of the luncheon.
Watch the Luncheon from our YouTube Channel
(video courtesy of Broadcast Pioneers VP Brad Seecof and Metramedia Broadcasting & Studios)
AUDIO:
(Left to right) unidentified, David Madden, Producer Joe O'Neill and Leigh Richards
WFIL Radio
1984
Our first piece of audio dates from Sunday, September 25, 1983. It was a live telephone talk show on WFIL Radio. It was called "Crossfire" and was hosted by Broadcast Pioneers member David Madden, who worked at the station as a newscaster. Of course, we all know that David Madden has been with KYW Newsradio for decades.
On the Sunday Jim O'Brien died, September 25, 1983, the plan for the 11 pm to 1 am broadcast was to be an open forum program, but the events of that day would quickly change the nature of the broadcast. It turned into a two-hour tribute with the general public and friends and co-workers of Jim O'Brien, many of whom are members of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
Even though on the 1983 broadcast, Dave Madden stated that George Michael was on the program, he was not. He was on the local newscasts that preceded Crossfire. We do not have any of those newscasts. We also do not have the segment with Jim Gardner.
In 2008, that's ten years ago, Broadcast Pioneers member David Madden e-mailed:
George (Michael) did NOT appear on the show. He did an interview prior to it that was used in newscasts prior to the program. Gardner DID. Unfortunately, I guess, it was never recorded by Jerry Donahue that night.
As for me, it was a real challenge that day, a Sunday. WFIL's news commitment was greatly reduced by then. I worked solo on news from 9 to 5, then came back to do Crossfire in the evening. Fortunately, (Broadcast Pioneers member) Jerry Donahue was a wealth of information, paired with the file Carol Harris had kept on all the people who worked at the station. (Broadcast Pioneers member) Jay Meyers, the PD at the time, basically gave us free reign to do whatever we wanted to honor Jim's memory.
The greatest help came, though, from the late Jay Cook. Jerry put me in touch with him in Florida. Within an hour, several of Jim's colleagues were on the phone sharing their memories with us. Tom MacDonald, now of Metro Networks, was also vital that day. He served as one of my producers, and covered channel 6's press conference for me that day. Thanks to him, we got our inside number to the people at channel 6, and several people, including Jim Gardner and Marc Howard, called in to the show.
I had often criticized O'Brien on the program for playing both sides of the street; serious news anchor one minute, happy go lucky weatherman the next and suggested at the time he couldn't do both. Of course, he proved me wrong and I actually learned from him how you could be both serious, and a little playful, in news. I use that ability today. And, needless to say, no one could question the man's commitment to his work. It's a commitment rarely seen in the business these days.
A few weeks ago, we asked David to tell us about the photo. He said:
It is actually from a "Crossfire" show at WFIL. It was an anniversary for our crew.The cake says First, so I'm guessing 1984, since Crossfire was reborn when the format changed in 9/83. (A couple months earlier, we resumed a weekend talk show under the title "Sunday Night with David Madden" while the station was doing country. Leigh served as engineer after Jerry Donahue stopped. The others were producers on the program.
What we have of this Crossfire broadcast is about an hour and 24 minutes of that program, scoped into a continuous running program.
One more note. Our original source for this material was from our friends at the famous56.com and Ron Turner. They do a wonderful job in help everyone remember a great radio station. We thank them.
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There was a program on WCAU Radio called "Hi Neighbor Party Time" and its host was Ralph Collier. On this particular show, Philadelphia singer-turned-actor James Darren was interviewed. The house singer was Susan Brooklyn. It dates from early May of 1958.
We do not have the complete show of this broadcast. However, we can present to you three excerpts (as one piece of audio with 1 second dead air between cuts). The running time is a little over 14 minutes.
This specific recording was made via a transcription disc and not on reel to reel audio tape. Because of that, the recording is fairly noisy. We have spent about 20 hours cleaning up the audio and removing over 500 pops and clicks from the original recording.
IN TOUCH WITH OUR MEMBERS & THE INDUSTRY:
(Left to right) Broadcast Pioneers member Art Moore & Actor David Boreanaz
On the set of "Live with Kelly and Ryan"
WABC-TV, New York
Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018
Art Moore is a former president of Broadcast Pioneers. He served in office during 1984 and 1985. Later that year, Art became of Chairman of the Board until 1986. He was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2003. He was our Person of the Year in 1998. Moore is currently Vice-President of Programming for WABC-TV in New York and he's the producer of the "Live with Kelly and Ryan" daily telecast.
Actor David Boreanaz is the son of Broadcast Pioneers member Dave Roberts. Dave was our "Person of the Year" in 2000 and was also inducted into our Hall of Fame. The Roberts family and Art Moore were really close and still are. Art worked here in Philadelphia for many years at WPVI before heading to the Big Apple. Moore is the godfather of David Boreanaz and David grew up calling him "Uncle Art."
David was in New York City (he got there the day before) for his appearance on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" on Wednesday morning, October 3rd. His CBS-TV series, "Seal Team" begun its second season that evening and Boreanaz was there to plug the show.
Two new member joined our ranks last month. They are: Priscilla Fox and Tekla (Brzoza) Helfrich. Priscilla is a retired Senior Anchor for Shadow Broadcast Services. She was there from 1980 to 2008. She announced news, traffic and weather on more than four dozen radio stations. She also was a newscaster for WFLN and has provided traffic reports via satellite to SiriusXM and sports reports for CBS Sports Line. Tekla has been in the industry since 1978. She was at WMMR as a programming assistant from 1978 to 1981. From there, she went to WCAU-TV where she still is today. She retires at the end of the year. She has done many things there like Chyron, Deko, Dubner, news editing, audio on the street and technical director.
We recently heard from Broadcast Pioneers member Jerry Del Colliano. He's the publisher of "Inside Music Media" and is now teaching at NYU Steinhardt (Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions). He tells us:
I did a seminar for 140 NYU Steinhardt music business students last week who will be taking my Music in the Media Business course and found them engaging and savvy. Although (by a show of hands) a very small number of them listened to commercial radio (only one to satellite radio), they are actively consuming music at a pace more rapid than in the past. But radio has changed — consolidation, relaxation of FCC rules and the advent of venture capital owners who are always looking to run up debt and cut expenses. I never forget that the teacher and the taught together do the teaching. I appreciate my Temple Com professors more than ever.
Friday November 23rd The Hard Rock Casino, Atlantic City Presents A Very Special Event. Appearing In The Hard Rock Cafe, Charlie Ingui & The Soul Survivors Band, They are Back To Back With (Former Soul Survivor) Kenny Jeremiah, Bobby Hunter And The Jeremiah Hunter Band Show Time is at 10 pm. Call (609) 449 1000.
Dr. Louis deLise has joined our membership. He's an award-winning composer, arranger, producer and author and has taught at Temple University, Penn State and Rowan University. He has written music for WPVI-TV, WHYY-TV, WCAU-TV and for radio. He was a member of the Philly Pops and the orchestra of the Opera company of Philadelphia.
Jessica Kartalija, a Penn State alum with ties to the Philadelphia area, is the new co-anchor with Ukee Washington of CBS 3 and CW Philly’s 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Kartalija comes to Philadelphia from WJZ-TV, the CBS-owned station in Baltimore, where she has been since 2006.
No strangers to the Delaware Valley, Jessica and her husband, Brian, are excited to embrace everything the region has to offer. Her mom grew up in Montgomery County and Brian went to Saint Joseph’s University where he played baseball. They can’t wait for their son, Drew, and lab mix, Luna, to experience everything the region has to offer. She started this past Monday.
Did you know... that NBC O&O's in our market are now operating out of their new facility?
NBC10 / WCAU and Telemundo62 / WWSI made local broadcast history by delivering their local newscasts on October 22nd from their new 80,000 square-foot broadcast center located within the new Comcast Technology Center in center city Philadelphia. The stations began moving out of their Bala Cynwyd facility in late September. The old structure was completed in 1952. That's two-thirds of a century old. News was much different then and only in black and white.
WCAU-TV Anchor Randy Kraft Ric Harris, President and General Manager, NBC10 and Telemundo62 told us about their brand new facility. He said:
Spanning three floors, NBC10 and Telemundo62’s new modern news facility includes the following key features: Open-Space Layout: Using feedback received from staff, the new facility was designed to encourage and increase staff collaboration. The center features wall-to-wall Wi-Fi access, sit-stand desks and flex-work spaces, coffee bars, quiet/focus rooms, huddle rooms and mothering rooms, among other features. Cutting Edge Newsroom Technology: As the most modern local TV stations in the country, the new NBC10 and Telemundo62 facility uses an IP-based network, two news sets that feature 4K LED screens, automated cameras, three control rooms, eight edit rooms, a 1,500 square-foot room dedicated to shooting promotions in-house, extensive use of LED panel displays for immersive experience and Augmented Reality capabilities, among other newsroom technology that is being used for the first time by local TV stations in the U.S. Energy Efficiency: Designed to be the most energy efficient local news stations in the country, the facility uses heating/cooling and ventilating systems that improve indoor quality and reduce noise. Wall-to-floor windows capture natural light while automated window shades reduce heat from sunlight. In addition, all displays and computers are Energy Star compliant. NBC10 and Telemundo62 worked with local businesses to design and build their modern news center. The companies include LF Driscoll (construction), Liberty Property Trust (construction project management and operations), Gensler (architects/design), and Diversified (technical design and integration).
One of the television air studios 66 and a half years ago, the Bala Cynwyd location of WCAU-TV opened with much fanfare. Bill Paley, Chairman of the Board of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) spoke on Tuesday, May 27, 1952 at the dedication of the "new" WCAU Building on City Line Avenue. He said:
One of the television air studios Donald Thornburgh, President and General Manager of the WCAU stations at the 1952 dedication ceremonies of the new WCAU Radio and Television Center said:
The ownership of WCAU-TV changed from CBS to NBC in 1995. By the way, in our archives, we have 450 original negatives of photographs professionally shot at WCAU in 1952 and 1953. We are thrilled to be able to preserve this little bit of broadcast history. Remember, History is only what gets saved. |
Our special thanks go to TUTV - Temple University Television and The Kal & Lucille Rudman Media Production Center.
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THIS AND THAT! Little Bits of Information....
Member Andy Musser as a baby WIBG Radio had a daily program at 5 pm called, "The Family Quiz." You were asked four questions on four different topics: news, music, sports and movies. You submitted your answers by US mail. Winners won a pair of movie tickets. Also in 1943, WIP Radio had a 15 minute program (5:45 pm to 6 pm) entitled "Then and Now." It featured music of "today and yesterday." The sponsor was Kahn and Rosenau, local Philadelphia furniture dealers. The host was announced as "The Man from Kahn and Rosenau, Bob Horn." Yes, it was Bob Horn of Bandstand fame. Three years later, we find WIP's production Manager Boyd Lawler leaving to the station to go elsewhere. It went to WCAU Radio where he replaced Wally Sheldon. In February of 1946, we find that Bob Horn had resigned from WIP Radio. During the last few years, Bob Horn and his partner Nat Segall, were busy promoting jazz concerts in the city. After a motor trip to Mexico, we find Bob Horn doing free lance work at both WIP and WPEN Radio for several years. Horn went over to WFIL in September of 1950. We have verified this information. A popular book on the subject had some somewhat wrong information. How technology has changed in the last 13 years. No, we are not talking about television or radio but computers. In 2006, Herb Clarke donated to Broadcast Pioneers, digital copies of all his scripts for the garden reports that he did for KYW Newsradio from 2000 to 2005. He donated them on floppy discs. Yes, we still have computers that can play them.
Jim Leaming who was on WRCV-TV (now KYW-TV) and on WIP Radio started his broadcasting career in 1948. He went straight to the top and worked at NBC on the TV side, not radio. He analyzed football games. He was born right here in the Quaker City. Many of us remember Mort Farr advertising on Channel 6's newscasts. He was well known for his "early bird specials" on Monday mornings. He was a regular advertiser especially on the weekend 11 pm newscasts with John Roberts. John was a professor at Temple University and a former president of this organization. In 1943, the WIBG Unionized technicians got a $5 a week raise. That took their weekly salary to $40 a week for a starting engineer. The five dollar increase was for all technicians, no matter what their pay scale was. The salary increase, the union said, was needed because WIBG went full-time and to 10,000 watts. |
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES:
Dave Stanley and his Memories!
Part Three: Mike Bove
(Left to right) Members Mike Bove and Hy Lit
(what used to be) Watts Street on the Temple University Campus
Just outside of Thomas Hall (now gone)
The WRTI Studios were in the basement
circa 1965
Broadcast Pioneers member Dave Stanley started out at member Mel Gollub's station, WIFI. Then he moved into country radio and finally into television, anchoring news at KYW-TV, Channel 3, here in Philadelphia. Today, Dave is retired and living in North Carolina. We asked Dave to do some writing for our newsletter. He agreed and it's presented in three parts. The first installment was in September, the second one last month and the final episode this month. Dave tells us about his friend, Mike Bove:
“I honestly would not change a thing!! I was so fortunate to be involved with two wonderful careers which opened up the opportunities to travel and entertain.”
And the best of both worlds for Mike also started at a very young age. He began his broadcasting career in 1965 while he was still in his junior year at Temple University as a part-time DJ at WEEZ, Philadelphia’s first full-time country music station. From there it was a quick rise into management becoming one of the city’s youngest program directors and my boss.
During his time at WEEZ, he continued with another passion, one that continues to this day – singing. Mike is one of the founding members of the Tridels, a very popular group that still makes appearances throughout the Delaware Valley bringing back a lot of fond memories of the 60’s.
From WEEZ, Mike moved on to other management positions before setting down roots at the American College, in Bryn Mawr. There, he took control of all of the college’s studio recording operations. And, there he stayed for the next 30 years, until he retired as Media Director in 2005. So, what now? Well, Mike may be retired, but apparently he’s not ready to walk away from the broadcast industry just yet.
“As a member of Broadcast Pioneers, I look forward to meeting and talking to the future broadcasters who come to our meetings. I urge them to network at these luncheons to meet the members and ask questions.”
Mike talks about one young lady who did just that and went on to become an associate producer in London at the BBC.
I began by saying, jokingly, that some broadcasters could be a little bit far out there. That is true, to a point, but broadcasting is also filled with smart, talented and incredible people. People like Mel Gollub, Bob Backman and Mike Bove, who is actually more than a friend of the family. In a sense, Mike, is part of our family. He is our daughter’s godfather.
Mike Bove at Debbie Stanley's Christening
October 13, 1968
Okay, one quick story. (Some of you may have even been part of this.) By the 70’s, payola has long since been a thing of the past. Well, kinda/sorta. Elvis Presley hits town in either 71, or72 (the exact year escapes me). The record promoter gets some of us DJ’s and our wives tickets. Terrific seats in the lower balcony overlooking the stage.
The lights dim, the music starts and here comes Elvis. Out of nowhere this tall, skinny guy starts moving down the row of seats in front of us. How rude! How late! We grumbled our displeasure. The guy said he was sorry and sat down right in front of me. Same darn thing happened in the middle of the last song. He got up, said he was sorry again and left.
Right after the show the record promoter came up and apologized. He said the guy was a fan of Elvis. He had never seen him perform and wanted to see the show. The promoter went on to say he just didn’t know where else he could put him. I inquired, “Do we even know this guy?” The promoter said he was pretty sure we did. It was John Lennon.
What Was Played on Bandstand
Member Harvey Sheldon (second from right) dancing "The Bunny Hop"
Member Peter DeFeo is the fourth from the left
Bandstand, WFIL-TV
December 1952
Bandstand was a local TV show on WFIL-TV, Channel 6 here in Philadelphia. It was aired daily each weekday afternoon and was hosted by Bob Horn.
Did you ever wonder what exactly they were playing back in those days. Well, we can help you out a little. Here's a list of songs played on Bob Horn's TV Show on Wednesday, October 27, 1954. How do we know? Well, we have an audio tape in our archives from Bandstand for the day. That's the good news. The bad news is that they just recorded the songs and nothing else. No Bob Horn on the tape at all.
Well, anyhow. Here's some of the songs played that day (October 27, 1954).
1. Love Me - Georgia Gibbs
2. Teach Me Tonight - The De Castro Sisters
3. Show Me - Mickey Marlowe
4. Crazy Heart - Jackie Parris
19. I'm Not Ashamed To Cry - Vince Carson
6. Mama Don't Cry at My Wedding - Joni James
7. Shake A Hand - Mike Pedicin
8. That's What I Like - Don, Dick and Jimmy
9. Mr. Sandman - The Chordettes
10. Papa Loves Mambo - Perry Como
11. Smile - Nat King Cole
12. Love Me Tonight - Eddie Howard
13. Muskrat Ramble - The McGuire Sisters
14. Oh, Honey - the Escorts (with Kay)
15. Oop Shoop - The Crew Cuts
16. That Was My Heart You Heard - Betty Madigan
17. The Honeydripper - The Billy Williams Quartet
One word of caution. While the cue sheet in the box says that these recordings were from Bandstand from October 27, 1954, we have no way to actually verify this fact, since our audio reel to reel tape has only the songs on it. They most likely are, indeed, from that date. We do believe that they are. However, we cannot verify that fact.
Bandstand host Bob Horn and a group of the show's dancers
circa 1955
More info about Bandstand.....
Bandstand started on WFIL-TV in October of 1952. It was originally hosted by Bob Horn and Lee Stewart. It was said to be an imitation of the Grady and Hurst radio broadcast. After a while, the station assigned Lee Stewart other on camera duties and Horn became the solo host of the show which he continued to host until 1956.
A lot of people aren't aware that Horn was raised in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. That's a small town of 2,000 people in Central Pennsylvania. His actual name was Donald Lloyd Horn but people just called him Bob. He had worked at WIP, WPEN and WFIL Radio before moving into television.
Member Tony Verna, a long-time producer/director at WCAU-TV, beginning in 1953, e-mailed that he was the Assistant Director of the "Stewart-Horn" version of Bandstand in 1952 and early 1953. It was at that time he left to go over to WCAU-TV to work on such shows as "The Big Top," "Candy Carnival" and "Action in the Afternoon."
Jackie Phillippe, a visitor to our website e-mailed:
I was the first boy to enter "Bandstand" in 1952. I had the number #2 Bandstand membership card signed by Bob Horn and donated it and another membership card autographed by Joni James, a famous girl singer at the time to "The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame." The number #1 Bandstand membership card was presented to Frankie Laine, another famous singer of that era and a guest on the show that day. ...I also was allowed to take some pictures of Bob Horn and Lee Stewart while at "Bandstand."
Just before Bandstand started as a local program on WFIL-TV, Bob Horn was named Director of Recorded Music for both TV and Radio. At that time, he had just celebrated 18 years in broadcasting and was honored by RCA Victor and members of the Bob Horn Fan Club.
One interesting sidenote to Bandstand. Initially, some of the days were directed by a young guy at the station named Lew Klein. Then he was directing all the shows. Next, he became producer of the show and finally, he was "Executive Producer" of "American Bandstand." Lew was president of our organization during 1975 and 1976. Then, he became our Chairman of the Board for a year. Lew Klein was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 1993 and was our "Person of the Year" for 1982. Lew taught many of us while he was teaching at Temple University. He is such a beloved figure that the university recently named the communications school after him.
A LITTLE BIT OF BROADCAST HISTORY!
Member Marciarose Shestack |
Member Jerry Klein and wife, Anne |
OUR HATS OFF TO YOU FOR GIVING:
We would like to thank all those people who made an extra contribution when the attended our October luncheon. They include: Bob Kravitz, Damon Castle, Debbie Gallo, Eric Address, Gerry Wilkinson, Jonathan Takiff, Mel Klawansky, Tom Lamaine, Mike Bove, Mike Nozilo, Peter DeFeo, Sheree Goldflies, Steve Sacks and Steve Tatz.
Those making an extra contribution when they sent in for banquet tickets will all be thanked in our December newsletter. Also, we wish to thank Priscilla Fox for her nice contribution when she joined this past month.
We are a federally recognized, state chartered charity with a 501(c)(3) status. Contact us at (856) 365-5600 or e-mail pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com for more details. Your gift to Broadcast Pioneers will help us and may lower your federal income tax. That's win-win, isn't it?
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for the gift of Appreciated Stock: (a federal tax advantage for the giver)
Member Marc Howard - $3,600 (put into our general fund to be used where needed)
Member Sylvia Kauders - $5,159.45 (used for the scholarships listed below)
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for contribution of $1,000 or more to our DAP, Digital Archival Project:
Member Jerry Del Colliano - $1,500
Member Johnny B. Hall and wife Ginny - $2,200
The Harry Hurley - Hurley in the Morning Charity (Harry is a member)- $1,000
The Shunfenthal Family (in memory of Sherri Shunfenthal's father, Les Waas) - $2,000
Member Marlin Taylor - $2,000
A member who prefers not to be identified publicly - $1,000
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for contribution of $1,000 or more into our General Fund to be used where needed:
Member Brad Seecof and Metramedia Broadcasting & Studios - $1,000
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for April 2019 Scholarships:
Member Johnny B. Hall and his wife, Ginny - 4 scholarships
The Harry Hurley - Hurley in the Morning Charity - 1 scholarship (for a Stockton University student)
Member Sylvia Kauders - 1 scholarship (from a grant for 5 yearly scholarships running until 2019)
Member Kal Rudman - 5 scholarships (for Temple University students)
Member Tony Scafide - 1 scholarship
Member Marlin Taylor - 2 scholarships
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for a contribution of $500 or more to our DAP, Digital Archival Project:
Member Art Moore - $500
Armitage Shanks (not their real name) - $500
Members Robin and Ira Adelman - $500
Member Bill Kelley - $750
Bequests in their Will:
Member Sylvia Kauders passed away recently. In her will, she bequest to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, the amount of $5,000. This funding is to be used to underwrite one scholarship per year until gone. These scholarships will start in the year 2020 and continue until 2024. From a previous gift, Sylvia has underwritten one scholarship a year starting in 2015 and continuing until 2019.
Member Dave Shayer passed away last year. In his will, he bequest to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, the amount of $5,000. This funding is to be used to underwrite our archival project which was dear to Dave's heart and soul.
If someone nderwrites a complete scholarship and we'll give them credit in the electronic newsletter until the scholarship is awarded. The gift of appreciated stock of $2,000 or more) will be thanked in our "Thank You" column for two years. If someone donates $1,000 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for a year. If someone gives a donation of $500 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for six months. They can select how we use the money: for our archival project, for scholarships or for our general fund to be used as needed.
More Thanks:
A growing portion of the revenues that fund the different activities of the Broadcast Pioneers comes from donations. This includes our archival project and our scholarship program. Now we are making it even more beneficial for our donors. Broadcast Pioneers is now able to accept gifts of appreciated stock, which provides a significant tax benefit to you. By giving appreciated stock (stock which is worth more now than what it cost when it was purchased), the giver can get a charitable contribution tax deduction based on the current market value of your stock. At the same time, they avoid the capital gains tax that would arise if they simply sold the stock. So if someone would like to support our educational mission or our archival project and save money on taxes too, they could consider making a gift of appreciated stock. We are a federally recognized, state chartered charity with a 501(c)(3) status. Contact us at (856) 365-5600 or e-mail pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com for more details.
Many of us are over 70 and a half years old. If someone is, they can donate directly to Broadcast Pioneers from their IRA Account. If they take a distribution and then donate to us, they would have to pay federal tax on the distribution. By donating directly to us, they pay no tax and we get the full amount. Remember, this donation must go directly to us in order for the giver to avoid paying income tax. This direct donation may also prevent the donor from going into a higher tax bracket. That's always good. The donor should always contact tax advisor about this and get complete details.
Thanks so much for everyone's support.Our address is Broadcast Pioneers, PO Box 2886, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, (856) 365-5600. Our e-mail is: pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com
A FINAL THOUGHT....
"Ask me what time it is and I'll tell you how the clock was made. I love to talk."
Jack Klugman
Philadelphia born actor
as told to Broadcast Pioneers member Harry Harris
in Harry's unpublished book, "TV Star Secrets"
circa: 70s
(manuscript resides in our archival project)
Please contact us by e-mail at pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com or by mail to: Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, PO Box 2886, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Your stories are important, to you, to us, and your colleagues. Contact us today and we’ll include your story in the next newsletter! |
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