the old Channel 6 building was torn down in 2009 when they moved to a new state-of-the-art facility. its very sad,another part of Philadelphia's glorious past is gone,such is progress i guess.
Ah yes! These were the days before the local stations all became 24/7. And one of the previous posters took the words right out of my mouth because Operation Alphabet was the first program of the day on Channel 6.
This is the best video on Youtube because of all the good objective informational scenes and pictures and because of the importance of Philaqdelphia in the world and should be often watched.
Wow, does this bring back memories...Love the old cars zipping up and down the Schuylkill and City Line Ave. If I'm not mistaken, on weekdays the first program of the day was an adult reading class known as "Operation Alphabet" at 6 AM.
Yes, I used to watch Operation Alphabet every morning at 6 am. In 1961, the show was recorded with Dr. Alexander Shevlin as teacher. It ran until the beginning of the eighties.
thats for sure, Captin Noah, Captin Kangaroo and black and white TV, what were they, 3, 6, 10, 12, 17, Wee Willie Weber, 29, the "new" channel and 48. 29 started to carry the Flyers games at some point, I think I was a Sophmore that year.
Yes. I lived in New Jersey from 1961 to 1972 and frequently went with my parents to my mom's relatives in Delaware and remember Channel 6 as WFIL before they changed to WPVI.
Growing up in northern New Jersey, I remember seeing an earlier version of the sign on, though the signal was weak. The voice over was different, but the visuals were pretty much the same. I'll always remember "This is Philadelphia" and the numerous landmarks of the city as America the Beautiful played in the background.
Growing up in northern New Jersey, I remember seeing an earlier version of the sign on, though the signal was weak. The voice over was different, but the visuals were pretty much the same. I'll always remember "This is Philadelphia" and the numerous landmarks of the city as America the Beautiful played in the background.
the old Channel 6 building was torn down in 2009 when they moved to a new state-of-the-art facility. its very sad,another part of Philadelphia's glorious past is gone,such is progress i guess.
saml760 1 year ago
Although I'm almost a day late, happy 25th anniversary to this video!
AshburnStadium 2 years ago
Ah yes! These were the days before the local stations all became 24/7. And one of the previous posters took the words right out of my mouth because Operation Alphabet was the first program of the day on Channel 6.
nanlisa 3 years ago
this brought back childhood memories. You never know what you will see out here!
metalmrs 3 years ago
This is the best video on Youtube because of all the good objective informational scenes and pictures and because of the importance of Philaqdelphia in the world and should be often watched.
ChristopherClem 4 years ago
I Lived in A Small Surburb Outside Of Philadelphia And Used To Wach WPVI Alot
DekaSwan86326 3 years ago
It's amazing how TV programs have gone down in quality since the big corperations like FOX and WB have taken over.....
JamesNJ1 4 years ago
Anyone remember that jazzy tune they played for the sign on?It showed scenes from around the city including Victor Borge in concert.
63karl 4 years ago
Wow, does this bring back memories...Love the old cars zipping up and down the Schuylkill and City Line Ave. If I'm not mistaken, on weekdays the first program of the day was an adult reading class known as "Operation Alphabet" at 6 AM.
njwindowman 4 years ago
Yes, I used to watch Operation Alphabet every morning at 6 am. In 1961, the show was recorded with Dr. Alexander Shevlin as teacher. It ran until the beginning of the eighties.
TechnerVideo 4 years ago
Really? I didn't know that. All I knew was that it aired on WFIL in the 60s and all.
JHand04 3 years ago
I used to wake up every morning and watched Operation Alphabet on Channel 6 when I was not enough to go to school yet
TechnerVideo 3 years ago
thats for sure, Captin Noah, Captin Kangaroo and black and white TV, what were they, 3, 6, 10, 12, 17, Wee Willie Weber, 29, the "new" channel and 48. 29 started to carry the Flyers games at some point, I think I was a Sophmore that year.
schef99 4 years ago
Yes. I lived in New Jersey from 1961 to 1972 and frequently went with my parents to my mom's relatives in Delaware and remember Channel 6 as WFIL before they changed to WPVI.
howilu 4 years ago
Growing up in northern New Jersey, I remember seeing an earlier version of the sign on, though the signal was weak. The voice over was different, but the visuals were pretty much the same. I'll always remember "This is Philadelphia" and the numerous landmarks of the city as America the Beautiful played in the background.
howilu 4 years ago
Might your growing up have been in the 1960's when Channel 6 was still WFIL?
wmbrown6 4 years ago
Growing up in northern New Jersey, I remember seeing an earlier version of the sign on, though the signal was weak. The voice over was different, but the visuals were pretty much the same. I'll always remember "This is Philadelphia" and the numerous landmarks of the city as America the Beautiful played in the background.
howilu 4 years ago
nice work with the sync.
timgeek 4 years ago
When William Penn's statue was the tallest thing in the city! Brings back memories.
manayunk72 4 years ago
This video makes me proud to be from Philly.
AdamStabelli555 4 years ago
Same Here.
videonut33 3 years ago
Me too!
Not only that, WPVI played our TRUE national anthem.
AdamStabelli555 wrote:
This video makes me proud to be from Philly.
AshburnStadium 2 years ago