The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

(Left to right) unidentified male, Tom Brookshier, Jack Whitaker and John Facenda
1963

You may think this photo tells the whole story, four friends playing a round of golf, quite possibly at the Bala Golf Club, one of Facenda's favorite courses. However, look at the picture below and you'll see the real story.

(Left to right) unidentified male, Tom Brookshier, Jack Whitaker, John Facenda and unidentified female
1963

Now you know why they are all smiling. Brookshier, Whitaker and Facenda were all part of the Facenda news team on Channel 10 during the sixties.

The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com