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January is SPORTS TIME!

January is SPORTS TIME with the Broadcast Pioneers. Yes, it's our January 21st luncheon, again with a sports theme. These sports luncheons have been famous here in the Tri-State area. It all takes place at the beautiful Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia! Just minutes away from Channel 6 and Channel 10 and the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd. Get Driving Directions! It all takes place on Wednesday, January 21st,

Our topic will be everything sports. This time, IT'S A SPORTS SPECTACULAR and our biggest sports event of the year! Don't miss this one! Everyone who's anyone is going to be there. Our moderator for this exciting, stupendous event will be Broadcast Pioneers member Joe Pellegrino.

(Left to right) member Bill Campbell and member Jim Murray
1990

Our panelists will be:

Michael Barkann, Sports Anchor for Comcast Sportsnet
Bill Campbell, Dean of Philly Sports, heard on KYW Newsradio
Leslie Gudel, Sports Anchor for Comcast Sportsnet
Jim Murray, former General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles
Merrill Reese, the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Vargus, Sports Anchor for Fox 29 in Philadelphia

Plus, we'll have a Philly sports trivia quiz featuring audio from our archives. Winners could win a DVD of Classic TV Shows! Brush up on your trivia skills and you could be a champion!

Meet and greet (networking) starts at 12 noon with a full-course lunch including salad, coffee or tea and dessert being served at 12:30 pm. There's also a cheese & crudité table. Cash bar available! Don't forget! Join us on Wednesday, January 21st.

The cost is only $25 per person and is open to all our members, any person in the industry and all associated fields; both people now active and retirees. You do NOT have to be a member to attend. Make your reservations now by calling (856) 365-5600. It's going to be another colossal turn out. Don't be left behind. Reserve now by calling (856) 365-5600. Be there and say to old friends (and make some new ones).

It's a Great Way to Start Off the New Year!

APPLY NOW FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS!

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Each year, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia awards scholarships. Last year, we gave away ten $1,000.00 scholarships. This year, we will be giving away twelve $1,000 scholarships which is an ALL TIME RECORD for the organization.

Scholarship Details!

Help Us Save Our History !


The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia since our beginning in 1962 has maintained archival material of broadcast related items for our market. Help us save our past! Please!

We are looking for donated materials. If you have or know of anyone willing to contribute any broadcast memorabilia, please contact us at 856-365-5600 or e-mail the Broadcast Pioneers at pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com. This would include photos, scans, audio, video and articles. This material may also be used on our website.

Our Mystery Photo for January 2009

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Check out Our Photos, History, Bios, Audio and Video Areas
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 April 2007 Symposium Scholarship Information
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There's a nice, huge story on the Time Magazine website about Philadelphia Television in the Fifties. It mentions our website and draws from our material. Author Richard Corliss refers to this site as "invaluable...a trove of early TV memories for Delaware Valley nostalgiaholics." Visit it at: TIME MAGAZINE

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