From January 1980, a rare piece of WPIX Archives television and a slice of New York TV history. Here's the close of the Saturday Action News anchored by usually off-camera announcer Bill Biery, followed by a long credit roll that gives us a chance to enjoy the fantastic "Move Closer" Action News instrumental theme and see some street scenes from early 1980 New York, followed by a "Next" bumper (a slide on the old telecine) for "The Rookies" and a little bit of a Richard N. Hughes editorial, in w
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From January 1980, a rare piece of WPIX Archives television and a slice of New York TV history. Here's the close of the Saturday Action News anchored by usually off-camera
WPIX Archives. . From January 1980, a rare piece of WPIX Archives television and a slice of New York TV history. Here's the close of the Saturday Action News anchored by usually off-camera announcer Bill Biery, followed by a long credit roll that gives us a chance to enjoy the fantastic "Move Closer" Action News instrumental theme and see some ...
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Here's a throwback — Pat Harper, Brad Holbrook (then new to WPIX) in for Steve Bosh and the credits of the Jan. 5, 1984 Action News, along with some other PIX goodies that will make you believe that the Eight O'Clock Movie is about to come on! | WPIX Archives
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Here's a throwback — Pat Harper, Brad Holbrook (then new to WPIX) in for Steve Bosh and the credits of the Jan. 5, 1984 Action News, along with some other PIX goodies that will make you believe that the Eight O'Clock Movie is about to come on! | WPIX Archives
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BILL JORGENSEN'S FAMOUS LINE: Many news anchors back in the day had signature lines to close their newscasts. Bill Beutel's was "good luck, be well." Roger Grimsby's was "hoping your news is good news." Here, from July 1981, is Bill Jorgensen's famous saying — "thank you for your time this time, until next time" — PLUS a nice extended cut of the Action News theme! | WPIX Archives
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BILL JORGENSEN'S FAMOUS LINE: Many news anchors back in the day had signature lines to close their newscasts. Bill Beutel's was "good luck, be well." Roger Grimsby's was "hoping your news is good news." Here, from July 1981, is Bill Jorgensen's famous saying — "thank you for your time this time, until next time" — PLUS a nice extended cut of the Action News theme! | WPIX Archives
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FRIDAY ARCHIVE SPECIAL! Join the WPIX Archives Friday at 5 p.m. for a special event! We are streaming our complete evening newscast from exactly 33 years ago, Feb. 10, 1984! It will run exactly as it aired! If you miss it at 5 p.m, fear not, it will be available for repeat viewing. See you Friday at 5 p.m. | WPIX Archives
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FRIDAY ARCHIVE SPECIAL! Join the WPIX Archives Friday at 5 p.m. for a special event! We are streaming our complete evening newscast from exactly 33 years ago, Feb. 10, 1984! It will run exactly as it aired! If you miss it at 5 p.m, fear not, it will be available for repeat viewing. See you Friday at 5 p.m. | WPIX Archives
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A peek inside a cluttered corner of the WPIX Archives, with a cameo by Oscar Madison! Lots of 16MM films, one-inch syndicated shows and ephemera. | WPIX Archives
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June 9, 1980 — 37 years ago today. At Channel 11, something exciting is coming alive! At 10 p.m. that night, we debuted INN — The Independent Network News, with co-anchors Pat Harper, Bill Jorgensen and Steve Bosh. CNN had just launched nine days before — and INN had been in the planning stages for several years before that. Here's how we promoted the big night. Do you remember INN? | WPIX Archives
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June 9, 1980 — 37 years ago today. At Channel 11, something exciting is coming alive! At 10 p.m. that night, we debuted INN — The Independent Network News, with co-anchors Pat Harper, Bill Jorgensen and Steve Bosh. CNN had just launched nine days before — and INN had been in the planning stages for several years before that. Here's how we promoted the big night. Do you remember INN? | WPIX Archives
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The Yule Log is an American television event which is traditionally broadcast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning. Originally airing from 1966-1989 on the NYC station WPIX, this beloved “show” was relaunched in 2001 and consists of a single shot of a roaring fireplace which loops every seven seconds – even if you have a fireplace, this calming and festive footage will make anyone’s holiday feel a little more special. Netflix offers four Yule Log watching options, simply type "fireplace" into s
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The Yule Log is an American television event which is traditionally broadcast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning. Originally airing from 1966-1989 on the NYC station WPIX, this beloved “show” was relaunched in 2001 and consists of a single shot of a roaring fireplace which loops every seven seconds – even if you have a fireplace, this calming and festive footage will make anyone’s holiday feel a little more special. Netflix offers four Yule Log watching options, simply type "fireplace" into s
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FRIDAY ARCHIVE SPECIAL! Join the WPIX Archives Friday at 5 p.m. for a special event! We are streaming our complete evening newscast from exactly 33 years ago, Feb. 10, 1984! It will run exactly as it aired! If you miss it at 5 p.m, fear not, it will be available for repeat viewing. See you Friday at 5 p.m. | WPIX Archives
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FRIDAY ARCHIVE SPECIAL! Join the WPIX Archives Friday at 5 p.m. for a special event! We are streaming our complete evening newscast from exactly 33 years ago, Feb. 10, 1984! It will run exactly as it aired! If you miss it at 5 p.m, fear not, it will be available for repeat viewing. See you Friday at 5 p.m. | WPIX Archives
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A peek inside a cluttered corner of the WPIX Archives, with a cameo by Oscar Madison! Lots of 16MM films, one-inch syndicated shows and ephemera. | WPIX Archives
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June 9, 1980 — 37 years ago today. At Channel 11, something exciting is coming alive! At 10 p.m. that night, we debuted INN — The Independent Network News, with co-anchors Pat Harper, Bill Jorgensen and Steve Bosh. CNN had just launched nine days before — and INN had been in the planning stages for several years before that. Here's how we promoted the big night. Do you remember INN? | WPIX Archives
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June 9, 1980 — 37 years ago today. At Channel 11, something exciting is coming alive! At 10 p.m. that night, we debuted INN — The Independent Network News, with co-anchors Pat Harper, Bill Jorgensen and Steve Bosh. CNN had just launched nine days before — and INN had been in the planning stages for several years before that. Here's how we promoted the big night. Do you remember INN? | WPIX Archives
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WE'RE ALIVE! Wow, this surprised us in the WPIX Archives! Here's a NEW version of the "11 Alive" jingle, not the one most of us remember. It reflects the overall 1983 station-image overhaul, but we think it's very cool. | WPIX Archives
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WE'RE ALIVE! Wow, this surprised us in the WPIX Archives! Here's a NEW version of the "11 Alive" jingle, not the one most of us remember. It reflects the overall 1983 station-image overhaul, but we think it's very cool. | WPIX Archives
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In January 1983, we moved "The Odd Couple" to 11 p.m. weeknights — and a great New York TV tradition was born! Who remembers watching Felix and Oscar in the late evening? | WPIX Archives
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In January 1983, we moved "The Odd Couple" to 11 p.m. weeknights — and a great New York TV tradition was born! Who remembers watching Felix and Oscar in the late evening? | WPIX Archives
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Holy cow! Phil Rizzuto not calling Yankees games on 11 Alive? It was unthinkable in 1982, but the New York Post was reporting it. But Rizzuto reassured us that we shouldn't have a cow. | WPIX Archives
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Holy cow! Phil Rizzuto not calling Yankees games on 11 Alive? It was unthinkable in 1982, but the New York Post was reporting it. But Rizzuto reassured us that we shouldn't have a cow. | WPIX Archives
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INSIDE THE 'MUGGER'S EXPRESS': It's 1979, and Action News is taking you inside the No. 4 train for a graffiti-covered ride back in time. What are your memories of riding the subways back in these days? | WPIX Archives
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INSIDE THE 'MUGGER'S EXPRESS': It's 1979, and Action News is taking you inside the No. 4 train for a graffiti-covered ride back in time. What are your memories of riding the subways back in these days? | WPIX Archives
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BLOODY START TO 1980s: On Jan. 1, 1980, New York City saw 11 murders by 10 p.m. that night, with 31 subway crimes between midnight and 3 a.m. alone, Pat Harper reported. Wow, have times changed. This clip comes from our newscast from Jan. 1, 1980, which you can see in its entirety (yep, all of it!) by adding the WPIX channel on your Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV/Android TV. We'll be adding more specials and newscasts on our channels there, so make sure to search "WPIX" and start watching! | WPIX
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It's snowing right now across the tri-state area, and 37 years ago tonight, it was the same story. Here's Action News coverage of the very snowy Dec. 15, 1980. | WPIX Archives
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On this day in 1979, another nail went into the coffin of Studio 54, which would close the next year. The WPIX Archives takes you back to Nov. 2, 1979. What are your memories of Studio 54? | WPIX Archives
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On this day in 1957, the New York Giants announced that they were heading west to San Francisco. Founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams, and renamed three years later the New York Giants, the team’s owners blamed the lack of fan interest. At the time, the Giants were the oldest baseball dynasty in New York. In 1982, PIX11 sportscaster Jerry Girard closed his sports segment marking this important baseball anniversary. | WPIX Archives
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At dusk on this day in 1965, a power failure plunged all of New York state into darkness, as well as portions of seven nearby states, and parts of eastern Canada. The Great Northeast Blackout began at the height of rush hour, delaying millions of commuters, trapping 800,000 people in New York’s subways, and stranding thousands more in office buildings, elevators, and trains. Ten thousand National Guardsmen and 5,000 off-duty policemen were called into service. All together, 30 million people wer
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RIP JOE HARPER: On Aug. 5, 1983, Steve Bosh had some very sad news to share with WPIX viewers: Former anchor Joe Harper, of Harper News and later Action News, and the ex-husband of New York news legend Pat Harper, was dead at the age of 61. Joe was a PIX anchor from 1973 to 1976. Pat would die less than 11 years later, at the age of 59. What are your memories of the Harpers? | WPIX Archives
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Here's a throwback — Pat Harper, Brad Holbrook (then new to WPIX) in for Steve Bosh and the credits of the Jan. 5, 1984 Action News, along with some other PIX goodies that will make you believe that the Eight O'Clock Movie is about to come on! | WPIX Archives
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Now remember, he can't call you. YOU have to take the first step. Who remembers? | WPIX Archives
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Here's something rare on this July 4th: Original WPIX coverage of Operation Sail 1976 in New York Harbor, with your host Captain Jack McCarthy. Our clip begins with a beautiful shot of the Twin Towers. Who remembers watching the tall ships that year? | WPIX Archives
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IN THE SUBWAY: In December 1979, WPIX sent a camera crew into the subway to shoot B-roll of New Yorkers buying tokens, using old-school turnstiles, and riding the graffiti-covered trains. This almost six minutes of footage is the closest thing to time travel to 1970s NYC. Enjoy! What are your memories of the subway in the 1970s and 1980s? | WPIX Archives
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Baby, R.A.L.P.H. was the greatest! Here's a rare WPIX report from the farewell fan convention held by R.A.L.P.H., the Royal Association for the Longevity and Preservation of the Honeymooners! This happened in August 1986 at the Felt Forum, and it captures our kind of people: Honeymooners fans, Joyce Randolph, and even Art Carney's son, complete with one of Norton's hats! | WPIX Archives
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With all this talk about "creepy clowns" in the news, let's turn back the clock to when clowns weren't killers or crazy. Here's an extremely rare clip from the early 1960s of Bill Britten playing Bozo the Clown on WPIX, introducing Fractured Fairy Tales and later Flapjack the Clown. Do you remember watching Bozo? | WPIX Archives
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Flash back with the WPIX Archives to the 1980 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! | WPIX Archives
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Remember Bob Harris? Back in the days before email and the web, viewers who wanted to send in weather photos had to mail them to us over at "11 WPIX Plaza." Here's an ad with Bob that aired on Jan. 1, 1990. | WPIX Archives
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Richard N. Hughes produced countless distinguished and award-winning editorials for WPIX starting in 1969, but for those of us lucky to have seen them, we'll always remember one phrase — what's your opinion? We'd like to know. | WPIX Archives
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I'M A HONEYMOONEY! WPIX's The Honeymooners New Year's Marathon is almost here, and we at the WPIX Archives are getting ready. Check out this awesome tribute video WPIX put together for Jackie Gleason in 1987, accompanied by the fun "I'm a Honeymooney" song every Honeymooners' fan will appreciate! What's your favorite Ralph Kramden moment? | WPIX Archives
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THE BLIZZARD OF 1983! Here is rare footage from the WPIX Archives of the Blizzard of 1983, which buried the tri-state area on Feb. 11-12, 1983. This footage is so cool — check out the old Automat at 42nd Street and Third Avenue, the Woolworths across the street, the old cabs and the tough New Yorkers trying not to fall. What are your memories of the Blizzard of 1983? | WPIX Archives
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WPIX: Ten-Thirty Action News - June 13 1980
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BILL JORGENSEN'S FAMOUS LINE: Many news anchors back in the day had signature lines to close their newscasts. Bill Beutel's was "good luck, be well." Roger Grimsby's was "hoping your news is good news." Here, from July 1981, is Bill Jorgensen's famous saying — "thank you for your time this time, until next time" — PLUS a nice extended cut of the Action News theme! | WPIX Archives
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