HACD-0253: Henry Lawrence Profile — Buffalo News TV Topics Mailbox (1973)

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Content

HENRY LAWRENCE — The Flip Film Man

A reader profile/Q&A column about Henry Lawrence (Henry Tenenbaum) working at WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo. The column describes him as "The Flip Film Man" and discusses his unique approach to television storytelling. It confirms he joined WKBW after years at WBFO (university radio). Mentions two award-winning documentaries including Trial Patrol Ford and the 1973 Buffalo News Award. Includes an illustrated portrait of Henry with a mustache.

The column establishes that by September 1973, Henry was already recognized enough in Buffalo television to warrant a reader-profile feature in the city's major newspaper.

Archival Notes

This is the earliest known Buffalo newspaper profile of Henry during his WKBW era. The "Henry Lawrence" professional name is confirmed. The reference to WBFO and award-winning documentaries provides crucial timeline evidence for the 1968-1973 period. The illustrated portrait (rather than a photograph) suggests this was a regular column feature format.

Significance

MAJOR FIND. This fills a critical gap in the career timeline:

- Confirms Henry was at WKBW by September 1973 (possibly earlier)

- Confirms the WBFO-to-WKBW transition

- Confirms "Henry Lawrence" as the professional name used in Buffalo

- Confirms award-winning documentary work at WKBW

- Provides the earliest known press recognition of Henry's distinctive storytelling style

- The nickname "The Flip Film Man" suggests a signature editing or filming technique

Cross-References

- HACD-0142: Buffalo News 1964 (WBFO era — 9 years earlier)

- HACD-0226: Buffalo News 1974 ("Putting It Up Front" — 1 year later, now at WTOP)

- HTA records from WKBW era (compound tapes, talent show footage)