Harry Mabry (1931-2004) had a career spanning more than 50 years in radio and television, beginning while he was still the University of Alabama with a summer announcing job at WHMA-AM/FM Anniston.

He graduated from the University with a BA in Broadcasting and did additional broadcasting studies at New York University followed by graduate courses at Memphis State and the University of Alabama.

From 1953 to 1956 he served in the Navy as a Communication Watch Officer in the Far East Naval Forces Command in Yokosuka, Japan, and then resumed his broadcasting career as a staff announcer in Memphis at WMC-TV.

He came to Birmingham in 1957 as part of the WBRC-TV news team and became News and Editorial Director in 1958. For 11 years he served in that position with duties that included supervising and anchoring two daily newscasts, writing editorials and producing documentaries.

Harry returned to Anniston in 1969 to supervise the origination and installation of WHMA-TV (Channel 40). He organized the first staff and directed the development of Anniston as a television market. He served 19 years as Vice President and General Manager of WJSU-TV (formerly WHMA-TV) and one year as Chairman. Following his time at WJSU-TV he worked as a consultant for WNAL-TV, Gadsden and WOXR, Oxford until his retirement.

Industry Honors

· Broadcaster of the Year 1993

· President of Alabama Broadcaster Association 1990-1991

· Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Alabama School of Communications, 1983
· CBS Affiliate Advisory Board, 1985-1987

Civic Activities

· Past President of Anniston Rotary Club

· Director of Regions Bank

· Past President of Anniston Museum of Natural History

· Chairman of Anniston-Calhoun United Way Campaign, 1982-1983

· Member of the Regional Medical Center Foundation Board

· Volunteer Executive with Citizens Democracy Corps and the International Executive Service Corps serving on five projects in Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucauses, 1986-2001

Harry and his wife Judy had two sons.