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Stage plays, movies, and two popular television shows - \"The Andy Griffith Show\" and \"Matlock\" - have made Andy Griffith possibly the most recognizable North Carolinian in the nation.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 6, Nov 1987, p12-16, il
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The Arthur Smith Show was one of the most popular programs at the time, delivering country, folk, and bluegrass music to audiences nationwide. Among numerous enterprises, Arthur Smith's time was divided largely between his Charlotte-based touring group the Crackerjacks and recording studio.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 41 Issue 6, Nov 1973, p19-20, por
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Rhys Ernst, co-producer of TV show 'Transparent,' discusses the importance of the show in discussing larger trans issues in life.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 6, February 2015, p31, por Periodical Website
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Mark Conrad is the general manager of Channel 46-WJZY, a TV station based in Charlotte. This article presents how he got into the business and his successes in the television industry.
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Oak City Sessions is Raleigh’s pilot live music show featuring local musicians. The broadcast gives one band per month free publicity and a professionally captured performance that could then be shared for promotion and booking. The first episode featured the pop-duo group Season & Snare.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 10, March 2016, p22, por Periodical Website
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University of North Carolina graduates are making their mark on pop culture. Joseph Headen coined the word “bruh” and has used its popularity to build a business around the word. Chris Kelly has created shows and content for Carton Network’s Adult Swim. Headen and Kelly have both had their content transformed into viral memes and viewed by millions of people. Their inspirations and success stories are shared along with other area residents who have worked on popular tv shows.
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Over two dozen small restaurants have been featured by Guy Fieri on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. As a result, sales at the small restaurants have spiked and continue to spike each time their show is broadcast as a rerun. Some restaurants have turned down the opportunity to be featured and some have folded under the increased exposure. The impact the show has had on North Carolina restaurants is detailed.
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The University of North Carolina Center for Public Television is working to push forward in an era of heated competition for viewers, programming, and money. The center plans to expand the geographic reach through new transmitters, acquire additional programs, and improve its production standards. By next fall, North Carolinians can tune in their local public television station every night to find out the latest important developments in the state.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 9 Issue 6, June 1981, p15-23, il, por
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The Jones family serve barbecue at Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden and Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, North Carolina. While taking their barbecue across the country and forming network connections, the Jones came across television opportunities. This September, they will be filmed on the Travel Channel.
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Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Fall 2017, p20-21, il, por
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31512
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“The Woodwright’s Shop,” the made-in-North Carolina television series about 19th Century woodcraft techniques, is going national this fall. Roy Underhill’s television series will be aired nationally by Public Broadcasting Service, and his new book based on the television series is currently being published. This article discusses Underhill’s background, and use of alternative technology and humor to entertain the woodworking layman.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 13 Issue 10, Oct 1981, p6, por
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Roy Underhill describes his woodwright profession as “yesterday’s technology for today” on a new show airing on the University of North Carolina Television Network. Underhill’s thirteen-part television series, “The Woodwright’s Shop,” explores the tools and techniques of the 19th Century woodworking craftsman. This article provides a biography of Underhill and discusses how he came up with the idea for a television series about woodworking.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 12 Issue 10, Oct 1980, p22, por
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Gustavo Perez Firmat, a “Cuban exile” living in the United States, discusses his parents move from Cuba to the U.S. to wait out the Castro regime. After decades waiting, Gustavo moved to North Carolina, where his two biggest influences were I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show; one shows a fellow Cuban living in America, the other shows small-town North Carolina life.
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North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 22 Issue 1, 2013, p74-83, il, por, f Periodical Website
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The title suggests that days of playing the Lone Ranger were special ones from Jack Burris’ childhood. Look beyond the title, though, and it’s revealed that Sundays also played a significant role in days gone by. As for the role of the Sabbath day in Williams’ recollection, a photo taken in 1895 proved the day important because of the one day a week attire of those featured.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 48 Issue 6, June 2016, p28
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Mount Airy vacillates cashing in on a connection to Andy Griffith and the TV series the town inspired. Pride in their native son is displayed in facilities such as the Andy Griffith Museum and Mount Airy Visitors Center. A preference to cleave to the town’s identity is expressed by younger generations who want Mount Airy to be just Mount Airy. Willingness to heighten a connection to the classic comedy is reflected in Mayberry Consignments and Mayberry Days.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 2, July 2012, p86-88, 90, 92-94, 96 Periodical Website
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Chris Douglas, 48 of Sanford is host of the new television program, "Carolina ALL Out" (carolinaallout.com) which features hunting and fishing across North Carolina. The program carries on the tradition of "The Southern Sportsman" hosted by the late Franc White and later Joe Albea's "Carolina Outdoor Journal" on UNC-TV, which has recently ceased production.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 52 Issue 12, December 2020, p28
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