Romper Room fun at Pullen Park | CBC History

Home / Media Assets / Romper Room fun at Pullen Park

Be part of CBC HistorySubmit your Story View others' submissions.

Division:
WRAL-TV

Person:
Margaret Brickell

Program Types:
Children's Shows, Romper Room

Type:
Photo

Miss Margaret rides merry-go-round with children at WRAL-TV end of summer celebration.

Sort by:

Name

More Highlights for Romper Room

Miss Margaret of Romper Room

Margaret Brickell cuts cake at 2nd anniversary celebration for Romper Room.
Tis the Season for Parades

Dating as far back as 1959, WRAL has been a part of the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Check out this picture (left) of the WRAL float as it eases down the parade route. Seated up front is Paul Montgomery, better known as “Uncle Paul,” and standing behind him is “Miss Margaret,” host of Romper Room. At […]
WRAL Christmas parade float

Paul Montgomery and Margaret Brickell ride the TV5 float in the 1959 Raleigh Christmas parade.
Miss Margaret of Romper Room

Margaret Brickell became the second teacher of the WRAL Romper Room in September 1959. Brickell was an instructor at NC State. She replaced JoAnn Federspeil as the show hostess.
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.