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My father began that first hour long newscast-his name was Bill Mitchell. He was the anchorman. He went on to host his own show called The Home Show in the seventies which he wrote and produced as well. Any photos from that show or the first early hr-long broadcast would be so appreciated. I have no documentation. He died in 1987. Thank you.