WRAL-TV 5, Raleigh NC Sign-Off 1989

The sign-off announcement is rendered by longtime WRAL weatherman Bob Debardelaben, who would retire a few years later. After that comes the "Flag Evolution" National Anthem film, featuring vintage images of United States history.

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[CuteZootSuit]

Yes semifullyauto, times have changed so much.....for the worse!

[huggyface]

Agreed! I no longer live in NC, but Sinclair owns WXLV (ABC45) in the Triad. ABC45 used to also do NewsCentral, but of course it was scrapped. Imagine a "big 3" network affiliate not having a newscast! Of course, ABC45 used to do an in-house produced newscast, but it was getting pummeled in the ratings by the other locals. WLFL also used to have its own newsshow, but no more. WTVD makes it for them now.

[PGMEagle]

I use to be able to pick this station up with rabbet ears back in the day when I lived in Norfolk, VA use to watch this sign off when the station came in memories.

[niteholler]

i wish i could find a video of WRAL Night Owl Theater going to break with the theme music.

[TrexsterInNC]

As a c ountry, we are making very little history of this type any more. We were heroic at one time but that is fading fast.

[ShoreScout]

Back when a 4 minute segment of TV gave you a better grasp on US history than today's avg high school diploma !!

[pookerville]

This is, without question, the very best national anthem film ever! WBZ-TV in Boston used to sign-off the station with this film after their "Evening Prayer" segment!

[therealvegasjimmy]

This is the greatest Star Spangled Banner ever recorded. WAVE-3 TV in Louisville, Ky was another station that aired it so many times the poor thing finally fell to pieces, but the music and the visuals will always be there as a visual testament to the greatest nation to have ever existed. I never thought I'd get to see it again. It thrilled me in 1969 or 70 when it first aired, and it thrills me today. And if Al-Qaida doesn't like it, then screw you blue, towelheads!

[ibreuer]

National anthem sounds wonderful. Great way to sign off at night instead of re-airing junkworthy entertainment that often show a lack of moral fibre.