The Jim Valvano Show blooper

This short video clip demonstrates that even pros like legendary WRAL sportscaster Nick Pond can get tongue tied. The early version of The Jim Valvano Show was taped in Studio A at WRAL-TV. The campus of NCSU is located across the street from WRAL which made it convenient for NCSU coaches and athletes. During this taping, Pond finds himself struggling ... (read more)

Andy Griffith Show promo 1987

The Andy Griffith Show, starring North Carolina native Andy Griffith, was one of the most popular shows in North Carolina. In fact, it was so popular that many television stations in the state aired it prior to their local newscast for viewers to stay on the same channel. It worked. This is a fun video set to the song "Feeling ... (read more)

1983 NCSU Basketball Champions meet President Obama

The 1983 NCSU Basketball team, led by coach Jim Valvano, won the NCAA Basketball championship in thrilling fashion. The team was known as the "Cardiac Pack" due to their "heart stopping" last second victories. The championship game was won with a "buzzer beater" as well. NCSU beat the University of Houston 54-52. Championship teams usually make a trip to the ... (read more)

Susan Dahlin PM Magazine Audition Tape

Susan Dahlin became one of the most well known personalities at WRAL-TV. She is primarily known as the co-host of the popular program PM Magazine that aired in early to late '80s. After PM Magazine she became an outstanding producer of many documentary projects that garnered national awards. Susan was also a spokesperson on behalf of Capitol Broadcasting Company for ... (read more)

Timelapse WRAL Newsroom INTERIOR expansion

Sunday night, January 28, 2001 was a big night for WRAL-TV. Not only did the station broadcast both the SuperBowl XXXV in HD and the premiere of Survivor II: The Australian Outback, WRAL opened the doors on its new all-digital newsroom. The 11 o’clock newscast unveiled its state of the art, all-digital studio. With this newscast WRAL became the world’s ... (read more)