After nearly a decade and a half as part of WFMY's afternoon schedule,the Old Rebel moved to weekday mornings on August 23,1965. Pecos Pete (Jim Tucker) left the show not long after.
WGHP will be celebrating 50 years on the air in October 2013. Throughout this year I will be adding articles,ads and other pieces related to the history of channel 8.
Students from Mount Airy High School appeared on WFMY's Dance Party with host Bob Waddell. I do not know who took this photo. If and when I am able to determine who the photographer was,I will give them appropriate credit.