Only a few hundred reels of film from WJZ-TV survived. People thought video was going to replace film and switched over without knowing that videotape would be a more volatile and short-lived material. Rumor has it that decades ago while repaving the WJZ parking lot, they buried the film library under the asphalt. In the … Continue reading Broadcasting Baltimore Update #4: Focal Point
Oral Histories with Black Broadcasters from the Eastern Shore
MARMIA has partnered with the Chesapeake Heartland to record oral histories on the experiences of Black Americans who have worked in broadcasting on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Chesapeake Heartland is a collaboration between the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington College, and a diverse array of local organizations, including Sumner Hall, … Continue reading Oral Histories with Black Broadcasters from the Eastern Shore
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