Posts Tagged ‘Western Ave’
Torrey Reade, 66
Torrey co-wrote scripts, helped acquire programs from PBS and EEN, and created the local schedules for WGBH.
Read MoreThe Almost-Forgotten Shows and People of WGBH
A collection of “less remembered shows” and people who appeared on, or worked for, WGBH, remembered by Fred Barzyk, Michael Ambrosino, Boyd Estus, Doug Smith, and Bruce Bordett
Read MoreHenry Becton tours 125 Western Avenue
The Harvard Innovation Lab invited Henry Becton, President of WGBH Educational Foundation from 1984 until October 2007, to tour 125 Western Ave., the iLab’s new home.
Read MoreWGBH Alumni on Facebook
Due to a major change at Facebook, we have to migrate the original WGBH Alumni group to a fan page over the next month.
Read More“Yes Is For a Very Young Man”
From Don Hallock: Dan Beach just rediscovered this image from a play by Gertrude Stein, “Yes Is For a Very Young Man.” It was shot at 125 Western Ave. (and maybe directed by Fred Barzyk)
Read MoreHarvard to renovate 125 Western Avenue as innovation lab
From The Boston Globe —10/15/2010 Harvard Business School, which put its Boston expansion plans on hold because of the recession, is ready to start pouring concrete again. Yesterday, the school revealed that it will spend $90 million to $100 million on a new executive education center, plus $15 million to $20 million to convert an…
Read MoreA tribute to Dave Davis
From Don Hallock As I remember, a 30 year old Dave Davis came to us at WGBH-TV from the University of North Carolina campus TV in 1957. That was the same year I, at 19, began in the scene shop as assistant to Peter Prodan. Dave was a musician and veteran television Producer-Director. He succeeded…
Read MoreTour of New Studios Scheduled for September
From Cynthia Broner Save the date! Former ’GBHers are invited to an open house at WGBH’s new Brighton studios! Circle the date: Sunday, September 9. Meet up with old friends and current employees, and tour the all-digital facility that will be home to the next generation of ’GBH programs, services, and staff. Watch this space…
Read MoreJohn LaBounty, 79, 40 years at WGBH as Engineer, Supervisor
From Gail Martin — 3/30/2007 We have received the sad news that longtime WGBH engineer John LaBounty died yesterday at Emerson Hospital in his hometown of Concord, MA. We learned John had had a massive stroke last week. I have included the URL detailing service & funeral arrangements. Please forward this to others who should…
Read More2006 Reunion Confirmation
From Fred Barzyk It’s official. There will be a major reunion and Celebration of 125 Western Ave in 2006. Henry Becton asked when we should do it. I promised to poll (please ask other alumni for their input) the group and find out what might be the best date. I had suggested late summer. The…
Read MoreSaturday Morning Sign-in
48. On the Big Day early and eager reunioneers gathered in the lobby of 125 Western Ave. to sign-in for the day. Those who came to the morning session could immediately feel the mounting intensity of the occasion. 49. First greetings were exchanged by present and former ‘GBHers, many of whom hadn’t seen each other…
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