THRILL WEEK Climbing the WRAL Tower

WRAL Sports photographer Jay Jennings got to be on the other side of the camera during "Thrill Week" November, 1987. This episode shows Jay, under the supervision of WRAL engineer Al Dunbar, taking a ride up the broadcast tower via a tiny elevator, so tiny that Jay had to ride on top of the elevator. You will hear Jay talking ... (read more)

THRILL WEEK Hang Gliding with sports photog Jay Jennings

WRAL Sports photographer Jay Jennings got to be on the other side of the camera during "Thrill Week" November, 1987. In this episode, Jay traveled out to the birthplace of aviation - Kitty Hawk, N.C. Find out if Jay has the "right stuff."

The Great Fiddle Chase episode of Frog Hollow

"The Great Fiddle Chase" episode of Frog Hollow was videotaped on location in several areas of North Carolina and Virginia, including segments shot onboard a train in Covington, Viriginia. Watch how the story develops into a wonderful lesson about forgiveness. Frog Hollow was an award winning, innovative children's program for pre-school aged children. The show received the prestigous Iris Award ... (read more)

No Joy in Mudville documentary

"No Joy in Mudville" provides an in-depth look into sports on various levels of participation from little league games to college to professional. Sports has become an obession with winning as the only acceptable outcome. The documentary also looks at co-ed sports, injuries, pressure on athletes and coaches, and life after sports. WRAL-TV participated in the Eighth Decade Consortium comprised ... (read more)

Jim Graham NC Commissioner of Agriculture swallows tobacco

Jim Graham (1921 - 2003) was appointed by Governor Terry Sanford to be the NC Commissoner of Agriculture in 1964 and was relected eight times. He served until January 2001. Graham was very popular with North Carolinians. He was easily recognized wearing a Stetson hat, cowboy boots, and a cigar in his hand. In this video we see the peril ... (read more)