Fifty years ago, WXXI-TV was launched with its first broadcast, Julia Child's The French Chef. WXXI’s “Founding Father,” Harold Hacker, introduced the program after telling viewers they were about to witness something Rochester had never seen or heard before – educational broadcasting on Channel 21. He gave his word that WXXI would always provide a choice.
Hacker's word still holds true today as WXXI continues to bring you quality programming that is inspiring, engaging, and entertaining. Our guests talk about the early days of WXXI-TV, and of Rochester broadcasting five decades ago.
- Nancy Brush, founding member of WXXI, former member of the WXXI Board of Directors, and former director of community development for WXXI
- Justin Vigdor, founding member of WXXI
- John Andres, weekend host for WXXI Classical 91.5
- Don Alhart, anchor and associate news director for 13WHAM (joining later in the hour)
