Romper Room 1st anniversary
Miss JoAnn Federspeil blows out the candle to celebrate Romper Room first birthday. The party took place May 25, 1959 and was attended by some 150 lively youngsters.
Championship wrestling at WRAL-TV
Professional wrestlers mix it up in Channel 5 Studio A in early 1959. Hundreds of spectators crammed into the studio each week to watch the action.
Dixie Classic carried on TV for first time
WRAL-TV used its remote production unit to tape-record two Dixie Classic basketball games in February 1959. The unit is seen here as crowd leaves Reynolds Coliseum.
Tempus Fugit moves to television
Long-time WRAL radio show Tempus Fugit moves to WRAL-TV on October 13, 1958. Pictured here are Paul Montgomery at the organ and Fred Fletcher as the toothless bunny.
Bob Knapp wins tournament
WRAL-TV weather and sports announcer Bob Knapp accepting trophy after winning a media golf tournament. Knapp shot an even-par 72 at the Finley course in Chapel Hill to take the crown.