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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.<\/p>\nHarry 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Industry Honors<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7 Broadcaster of the Year 1993<\/p>\n
\u00b7 President of Alabama Broadcaster Association 1990-1991<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Alabama School of Communications, 1983
\n\u00b7 CBS Affiliate Advisory Board, 1985-1987<\/p>\n
Civic Activities<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7 Past President of Anniston Rotary Club<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Director of Regions Bank<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Past President of Anniston Museum of Natural History<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chairman of Anniston-Calhoun United Way Campaign, 1982-1983<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Member of the Regional Medical Center Foundation Board<\/p>\n
\u00b7 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<\/p>\n
Harry and his wife Judy had two sons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading Harry Mabry<\/span>