It was 77 degrees and SUNNY. The high temperature set a record. But remember, it's still February.
Our topic was "How Broadcasters Deal With Snow." During Snowstorms, normal people stay home, but not us. We come into work.Everyone who's anyone was there!.It was on Wednesday, February 21st. That's the third Wednesday of the month.
Hit After Hit, Smash After Smash, Blockbuster After Blockbuster... Here's another "monster" lunch where the "stars" didn't wait to come out at night. They were with us at lunchtime!
Our MC for the afternoon was Broadcast Pioneers member Tom Lamaine, former weather guy and meteorologist for CBS 3, KYW-TV for over a quarter of a century. Our panel consisted of (in alphabetical order):
Elliot Abrams, Accu-Weather's Senior VP & co-founder of their radio service
Carol Erickson, meteorologist for CBS 3 for decades & animal book author
Joe Miketta, acting Meteorologist-in-Charge of the National Weather Service
Terry Ruggles, NBC 10, WCAU-TV reporter/anchor for more than 4 decades
Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz, meteorologist for NBC 10. NBC 10 for decades
Sue Serio, the morning meteorologist for "Good Day Philadelphia" on Fox 29
It 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.
Watch the Video from our YouTube Channel
(video courtesy of Broadcast Pioneers VP Brad Seecof and Metramedia Broadcasting & Studios)