Action News 5 funnies with news anchor John Hudson

Sometimes the best made plans go awry, especially if it is a "live" shot during a newscast. Here are two examples of WRAL news anchor John Hudson having a bit of fun with two situations. (circa 1984) The first example shows reporter Bryan Glazer reporting "live" from a post office on tax filing day, April 15. Before the day of ... (read more)

WRAL Action News 5 newscast Dec 12 1978

Action News 5 newscast from December 12, 1978. Charlie Gaddy was the solo news anchor. Bob Debardelaben was the weathercaster, and Rich Brenner was sports anchor. Also seen seated at the anchor desk was reporter Leila Tvedt, who primarily covered high profile court cases. Also seen in the newscast is legendary reporter Fred Taylor and sportscaster Tom Suiter. The video ... (read more)

AJ Fletcher Christmas Eve Story

Christmas is a very special time of the year at WRAL. It is marked with the telecast of the annual tower lighting ceremony. The tradition started in 1959 with Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL founder A.J. Fletcher reading “A Christmas Carol” before the tower was lit. The lighting has grown to include musical performances and live aerial video from Sky ... (read more)

The Charlie Gaddy Show entertainment 1971

Most people know Charlie Gaddy as the WRAL-TV news anchor from the early 1970s to 1994. His ethics, integrity and high standards made him a trusted news anchor. Charlie was also a very talented singer who sang with big bands. This entertainment special, The Charlie Gaddy Show, features Charlie with other performers in 1971.

United Cerebral Palsy Telethon in Raleigh 1971

WRAL-TV participated in the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon for many years. During the early years, UCP used a different approach to their telethons compared to later years. From 1950 until 1979, they would travel to major cities on a monthly and broadcast over one station in that television market. It was a grass roots approach that brought entertainment stars - ... (read more)