Susan Caras joins WGHP 8 in 1972

   Miss Susan Caras began working at WGHP channel 8 in High Point, NC on Monday July 10, 1972. Jerry Merritt was leaving the station so Miss Caras assumed his assignments. She became the hostess of the very popular " Dialing for Dollars" . She also did the "Around Town" segments on the news shows along with reporting the weather. Miss Caras was with WGHP until she left in the spring of 1973 at which time Miss Jo Nelson joined the staff and took over the duties of Miss Caras.

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Dialing For Dollars - WGHP 1972

Jerry Merritt took over as the host of Dialing For Dollars,I believe around 1969.He was also a channel 8 weatherman.This ad is from January 1972. Please click on the image to see a larger version.

Bill Boggs - WGHP

This Southern Exposure with Bill Boggs ad is from May 1972 on WGHP-TV channel 8.