TV38 Nightly Sign-off
Typical Way TV Stations would end their day
In my personal VHS collection I found this video clip is a sign-off from TV38, a television station in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides information about the station's ownership, channel number, and location of its studios and transmitter. The video also includes the playing of the national anthem.
TV38 History
TV38 was founded in 1953 as WGBH-TV, the educational television station for the Boston area. In 1969, the station was sold to the RKO General Corporation, which renamed it WNAC-TV. In 1982, the station was sold again, this time to the New England Television Corporation. In 1988, the station was sold to the Sunrise Television Group, which renamed it TV38.
TV38 was a popular television station in the Boston area for many years. It was known for its news coverage, sports programming, and children's shows. In 1995, TV38 was sold to the Fox Television Group and became WFXT.
Sign-off from 1988
This video clip shows the sign-off from TV38 on a typical night in 1988. The video has a performance of the national anthem by a group of singers. Sorry for the poor sound and video quality.
National Anthem
The national anthem is a patriotic song that has been sung in the United States since the 18th century. It was originally written as a poem by Francis Scott Key in 1814, after he witnessed the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The poem was set to music by John Stafford Smith and was first performed in public in 1815.
The national anthem is a symbol of American patriotism and unity. It is often sung at sporting events, political rallies, and other public gatherings.
Conclusion
This video clip is a nostalgic look at a time when television was a different place. It is also a reminder of the importance of patriotism and national unity. I hope you enjoyed watching it as much as I did.