More Highlights for Sam Beard

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  1964 Election coverage on WRAL-TV

  Bill Armstrong, Sam Beard and Scottie Stephenson on set election night at WRAL-TV.

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  The 1st WRAL-TV Staff 1956

  These are a few of the people who were part of the inaugural staff of WRAL-TV in 1956. Some worked double-duties at WRAL radio and WRAL television. See if you can place the correct name with the picture. 1. He was the first news director and anchor. A. Sam Beard B. Bill Armstrong C. Joel […]
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  Dateline News in progress

  Crew member Jack Stokes, Sam Beard, Bob DeBardelaben and Russell Capps during live Dateline newscast.

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  WRAL-TV newscast

  WRAL-TV anchorman Sam Beard, Bob Debardelaben, Bill Johnston and camera operator Bill Greene take part in newscast.

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  National Opera Showcase

  WRAL-TV News Director Sam Beard introduces the program and CEO and Founder of Capitol Broadcasting Company AJ Fletcher explains the purpose of the National Opera Company.
  Fletcher believed that opera belonged to everyone and wanted the performances in English so everyone could appreciate the entire presentation.

  The National Opera Company provided opportunities for singers/performers to further their professional careers.
  In 1965, the National Opera Company gave 55 performances in NC and other Southeastern states.