(Left to right) Karen Scioli, John Zacherle, Sally Starr & Ed Cunningham
All members of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Luncheon
Bala Golf Club, Philadelphia
Wednesday, October 18, 2006

On Wednesday, October 18, 2006, we had a very special luncheon just in time for Halloween. Our main topic was about Philadelphia's TV Horror Hosts with our very special guests:

John Zacherle, Philadelphia's very own "Roland" from Channel 10
Karen Scioli, Philly's sexy Stella from "Saturday Night Dead" on Channel 3
Bob Billbrough, Hives, the Bulter from "Saturday Night Dead"
MC: Ed Cunningham, producer/air talent from WHYY-TV & Radio!

John Zachele as Roland
Shock Theater, WCAU-TV
1958

Plus, we celebrated the career of Broadcast Pioneers member Sally Starr and her recent retirement. Sally was there, and introduced by member George Koehler, former General Manager of the WFIL stations and the other Triangle outlets. He had some interesting stories to tell!

Sally Starr at a personal appearance
WFIL-TV
1964
(This photo has never been outside the station until now)

It all took place on Wednesday, October 18th at the beautiful and historic Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue (across the street from the State Police) in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia.

(Left to right) Karen "Stella" Scioli with Jane "Pixanne" Norman
Saturday Night Dead on KYW-TV
1985

(Left to right) Sally Starr, Karen "Stella" Scioli & Jane "Pixanne" Norman
Saturday Night Dead on KYW-TV
1985

COMPLETE AUDIO

We now have complete audio of this luncheon available on our website. Listen to what our speaker said that day!

George Koehler
Sally Starr
Karen Scioli & Bob Billbrough
John Zacherle

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VIDEO CLIPS

George Koehler
Sally Starr
Karen Scioli & Bob Billbrough
John Zacherle

From the official archives of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia
Stella/Pixanne photo originally donated by Broadcast Pioneers member Jane Norman
Stella/Starr/Pixanne photo originally donated by Broadcast Pioneers member Karen Scioli
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