Category Archives: Television

Underdog Marches for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by almosthipguy

Black History Month Classics: Suzanne Muldowney Joins the 2003 Martin Luther King Day, Jr. Parade “When the Negro was completely an Underdog, he needed white spokesmen. Liberals played their parts in this period exceedingly well…. But now that the Negro … Continue reading →

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WBAL-TV stands behind Sandusky report on Flanagan and reasons for suicide

Posted on August 26, 2011 by atomictv

But police investigation offers different explanation for Flanagan’s act By David Zurawik (The Baltimore Sun, 8/25/2011) WBAL-TV is standing behind its Wednesday-night report by sportscaster Gerry Sandusky linking the suicide of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and executive Mike Flanagan to … Continue reading →

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“Hon Man” Strikes Again (1993)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

April 6, 1993: The so-called “Hon Man” personalizes the state-maintained “Welcome to Baltimore” sign on Route 295. Watch “‘Hon Man’ Strikes Again video” at WBALTV.com.

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Baltimore On Air

Posted on December 1, 2010 by atomictv

Baltimore On Air: A nostalgic look back at Maryland’s role in the ‘Golden Age of Television’ by Mary K. Zajac, Baltimore Style, Sept/Oct 2008 On Thursday, Oct. 30, 1947, television came to life in Baltimore via WMAR (also known as … Continue reading →

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