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1956-1961[]

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1961-1966[]

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Sign-on[]

Good evening. This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 in Boston. WGBH-TV is a non-commercial educational television station, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located on Great Blue Hill, Milton, Massachusetts by arrangement with Harvard College and the Metropolitan District Commission. Our temporary studio is in Sterns Hall at the Boston Museum of Science, where museum visitors may observe our TV productions Tuesday through Friday. WGBH-TV is operated with the advice and cooperation of the Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council.

Sign-off[]

We now invite you to tune your FM radio to WGBH-FM, 89.7 megacycles on your FM dial.

WGBH-TV is a non-commercial educational television station, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located on Great Blue Hill, Milton, Massachusetts by arrangement with Harvard College and the Metropolitan District Commission. Our temporary studio is in Sterns Hall at the Boston Museum of Science, where museum visitors may observe our TV productions Tuesday through Friday. WGBH-TV is operated with the advice and cooperation of the Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is John Henning saying good night.

1966-1971[]

Sign-on[]

Good morning. This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston. WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston.

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

Sign-off[]

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WGBH-2 Boston - Sign-Off 1970 (2 of 2)

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Robert Genest. Good night.

December 30, 1969[]

Sign-on[]

Good morning. This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston. WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston.

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

Sign-off[]

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Robert Genest. Good night.

September 24, 1970[]

Sign-on[]

Good morning. This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston. WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston.

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

Sign-off[]

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

WGBH is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Robert Genest. Good night.

1971-1973[]

Sign-on[]

Good morning. This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston. WGBH-TV is a non-commercial television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH-TV is operated with the advice and cooperation of the Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council.

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

Sign-off[]

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is a non-profit, non-commercial, educational television station dedicated to community service. It was established in 1955 with funds donated in honor of Edward A. and Lincoln Filene, and by the Fund for Adult Education. The WGBH studios burned in October 1961, and the station now is located in a new building made possible by contributions from thousands of individuals, businesses, trade unions, foundations, and other organizations. Major donations to the building were made by the Ford Foundation, by the 20th Century Fund in honor of Edward A. Filene, and by the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. We're deeply grateful to the following members of the broadcasting council:

  • The Lowell Institute
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Boston University
  • Brandeis University
  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Museum of Science
  • The New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Tufts University
  • Wellesley College
  • and Yale University

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH-TV is operated with the advice and cooperation of the Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Dick Robbins. Good night.

1973-1979[]

Sign-on[]

This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston signing on from our control room and studios at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH is a non-commercial television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated.

This is Public Broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College

Sign-off[]

This is Public Broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and The Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is William Pierce saying good night.

July 4, 1979[]

Sign-on[]

This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston signing on from our control room and studios at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH is a non-commercial television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated.

This is Public Broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College
  • WGBH Educational Foundation

Sign-off[]

This is Public Broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College
  • WGBH Educational Foundation

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and The Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is William Pierce saying good night.

1979-1987[]

Sign-on[]

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WGBH-2 Sign-On - William Pierce - 1986

This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston signing on from our control room and studios at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH is a non-commercial television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and the Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated.

This is Public Broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College
  • WGBH Educational Foundation

Sign-off[]

This is public broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College
  • WGBH Educational Foundation

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and The Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is William Pierce saying good night.

1987 - 1989[]

Sign-off[]

WGBH-2_Boston_-_Sign-Off_-_Tom_Dunn

WGBH-2 Boston - Sign-Off - Tom Dunn

This is public broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston, we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend entirely on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as from foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following scrolls from the bottom of the screen)

  • Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council
  • Boston College
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Brandeis University
  • Harvard University
  • Lowell Institute
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Conservatory of Music
  • Northeastern University
  • Simmons College
  • Suffolk University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Wellesley College
  • WGBH Educational Foundation

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Fund for Adult Education, The Ford Foundation, The 20th Century Fund and The Committee for the Permanent Charity Fund, Incorporated. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Tom Dunn saying good night.

1989-1991[]

Sign-on[]

Good morning, This is WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston signing on from our control room and studios at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. WGBH-TV Channel 2 is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Boston Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Kresge Foundation.

This is public broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following appears from the middle of the screen)

Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council

Boston College

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston University

Brandeis University

Harvard University

Lowell Institute

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Science

New England Conservatory of Music

Northeastern University

Simmons College

Suffolk University

Tufts University

University of Massachusetts

Wellesley College

WGBH Educational Foundation

Sign-off[]

WGBH-2_Boston_-_Sign-Off_1989_-_Sunset

WGBH-2 Boston - Sign-Off 1989 - Sunset

This is public broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following appears from the middle of the screen)

Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council

Boston College

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston University

Brandeis University

Harvard University

Lowell Institute

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Science

New England Conservatory of Music

Northeastern University

Simmons College

Suffolk University

Tufts University

University of Massachusetts

Wellesley College

WGBH Educational Foundation

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Boston Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Kresge Foundation. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Tom Dunn saying good night.

May 11, 1991[]

Sign-off[]

Male V/O: This is public broadcasting in Massachusetts. Our legal name is the WGBH Educational Foundation. In Boston we are licensed by the FCC to operate WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBX-TV Channel 44, and WGBH Radio 89.7 FM. In Springfield, we operate WGBY-TV Channel 57. We offer programs that entertain, stimulate, and inform. Our purpose is to help you cope better with the world and your own life. We are non-commercial. For the funds that keep us free, we depend on grants and contributions large and small. These come from thousands of persons, as well as foundations, corporations, and other agencies. We will always need your help.

(As the music continues playing, the following appears from the middle of the screen)

Lowell Institute Cooperative Broadcasting Council

Boston College

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston University

Brandeis University

Harvard University

Lowell Institute

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Science

New England Conservatory of Music

Northeastern University

Simmons College

Suffolk University

Tufts University

University of Massachusetts

Wellesley College

WGBH Educational Foundation

WGBH-TV Channel 2 Boston is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement with the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, The Boston Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Kresge Foundation. On behalf of the staff and management of WGBH-TV, this is Tom Dunn saying good night.

1997[]

WGBH-TV Channel 2, Boston, is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the WGBH Educational Foundation. Our transmitter is located in Needham, Massachusetts by arrangement of the Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation. Our studios are located at 125 Western Avenue, Boston. Major capital contributions to WGBH have been made by the Filene Family, the Boston Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Kresge Foundation.

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