HACD-0140: DC TV Column Confirming WRC 5:30 Anchor

Document Identification

FieldValue
HACD IDHACD-0140
Document TypeNewspaper column (television news)
PublicationUnknown Washington D.C. area newspaper
DateUnknown (circa 1983-1984, based on context clues)
Source FileIMG_6724.PNG

Summary

A local television column discussing personnel shifts among Washington D.C. news stations. The column notes that several former Channel 9 (WDVM) personnel have moved to Channel 4 (WRC-TV), specifically highlighting Henry Tenenbaum and Susan King.

Key Facts Documented

FactEvidence
RoleAnchors the 5:30 p.m. news
StationChannel 4 (WRC-TV)
Career PathLeft Channel 9 for a network job, which eventually led back to Channel 4
Colleague MentionedSusan King

Notable Quotes

"Some Channel 9 personnel have landed over at Channel 4. Henry Tenenbaum anchors the 5:30 p.m. news and Susan King is now doing reports for the NBC station. Both left Channel 9 to go to network jobs which eventually led back to Channel 4."

Significance

This clipping provides clear, unambiguous confirmation of Henry's role as the 5:30 p.m. news anchor at WRC-TV. It also accurately summarizes his career trajectory during this period: leaving local Channel 9 (PM Magazine) for a network position (NBC News/Weekend Today), which subsequently led to a prominent local anchor chair at the NBC owned-and-operated station (WRC-TV).

Cross-References

TypeReference
CorroborationHACD-0029 — Free Lance-Star article regarding WRC co-anchor role
CorroborationIMG_6800 — Copp's Beat column confirming WRC 5:30 co-anchor assignment
Career periodWRC-TV