WFLA Channel 8 - Channel 8 Reports (Part 3, 1965)

Here's Part 3 of an edition of Channel 8 Reports on WFLA Channel 8 in Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, anchored by Arch Deal. Also featuring meteorologist Jack Stir.

Includes:

Jack Stir's weather report, in which he reports the current weather conditions (warmer than normal for this time of year) and forecast; notice the old-fashioned weather meters (for Barometer, Winds, Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity and Rainfall) and drawn maps which contrast with today's whiz-bang, computer-generated getups

After Jack's report is finished, Arch reports on the opening gala ceremonies for Tampa's Curtis Hixon Auditorium and Memorial Convention Center; actor Gary Merrill had arrived the previous day, and on this day legendary clarinetist and former big band leader Benny Goodman arrives at Tampa International Airport (with pertinent film footage); he will perform as a guest clarinet soloist with the Tampa Philharmonic Orchestra

Afterwards, Arch signals the next commercial break by teasing Milt Spencer's upcoming sports report.

Sponsor billboard for Kentucky Fried Chicken (voiceover by ??)

Commercial: Zest soap - with shampoo lather - "Feel Shampoo Clean All Over"

This aired on local Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida TV on Friday, January 22nd 1965 during the 11pm to 11:15pm timeframe.

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