| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HACD ID | HACD-0171 |
| Document Type | Newspaper article |
| Date | 1981-07-25 |
| Publication | The Roanoke Times |
| Headline | 'PM Magazine' losing a star |
| Source File | IMG_6766.PNG |
| Source | Henry's personal files — scanned July 2026 |
Article from The Roanoke Times announcing Henry Tenenbaum's departure from PM Magazine to join NBC News' Washington bureau. Describes him as 'probably the best known PM personality in the country' and notes his expected contribution to the weekend Today Show.
| Fact | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Departure from PM Magazine | July 1981 |
| Destination | NBC News Washington bureau |
| Expected role | Weekend Today Show contributor |
| Reputation | 'Probably the best known PM personality in the country' |
| Departure reason | Creative differences over show direction |
"Until recently, Henry Tenenbaum was host of 'PM Magazine' for WDVM-TV in Washington. His whimsical pieces were routinely included on the national 'PM' reel, making him probably the best known 'PM' personality in the country."
This is a key transition document — it captures the moment Henry left PM Magazine for NBC News. The characterization as 'probably the best known PM personality in the country' establishes his national profile at the time of departure.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Career transition | PM Magazine (WDVM-TV) to NBC News Washington bureau |
| Corroboration | HACD-0128 — Washington Post 'NBC Gets PM Host' article |
| Related | HACD-0129 — Roanoke Times same article (likely same or related piece) |
Status: None