From our simple start back in 1955 to the high-definition open currently in use, it's easy to see the advances in technology just by watching these newscast intros.
From our simple start back in 1955 to the high-definition open currently in use, it's easy to see the advances in technology just by watching these newscast intros.
One of a series of promos produced in 1979 that highlighted WTVT's experience covering the Tampa Bay area. Take a look at that 1979 set, the old-school yellow graphics, and...those haircuts!
One of a series of promos produced in 1979 that highlighted WTVT's experience covering the Tampa Bay area. Take a look at that 1979 set, the old-school yellow graphics, and...those haircuts!
This piece, created for our 25th anniversary, looks at the advances made by both WTVT and the Tampa Bay area during our first quarter-century on the air.
This piece, created for our 25th anniversary, looks at the advances made by both WTVT and the Tampa Bay area during our first quarter-century on the air.
The elder statesman of news took time in 1985 to promote WTVT, then a CBS affiliate. And that's the way it is.
The elder statesman of news took time in 1985 to promote WTVT, then a CBS affiliate. And that's the way it is.
A series of spots from 1985 that highlight the different beats that our reporters covered at the time. See if you can recognize some of them -- despite their classic 1980s hair.
A series of spots from 1985 that highlight the different beats that our reporters covered at the time. See if you can recognize some of them -- despite their classic 1980s hair.
This storm pummeled the west coast of Florida for several days in 1985 before making landfall to the north.
This storm pummeled the west coast of Florida for several days in 1985 before making landfall to the north. Throughout that time, Roy Leep and the rest of the WTVT team were busy with round-the-clock coverage.
Caution: You may need a napkin to wipe the sap from the screen after watching this 1985 promo. Back in the day, that was one stylish living room.
Caution: You may need a napkin to wipe the sap from the screen after watching this 1985 promo. Back in the day, that was one stylish living room.
Andy Hardy and Roy Leep spoke their own languages and had their own styles, as this tongue-in-cheek spot from 1986 shows.
Andy Hardy and Roy Leep spoke their own languages and had their own styles, as this tongue-in-cheek spot from 1986 shows.
After the original 1950s-era building became a bit cramped, WTVT moved into new studios in 1989. We took the opportunity to highlight our involvement in the community.
After the original 1950s-era building became a bit cramped, WTVT moved into new studios in 1989. We took the opportunity to highlight our involvement in the community.
When Denise White and Kathy Fountain started anchoring the 5 o'clock news together, they made up the first team of female anchors in the Bay Area.
When Denise White and Kathy Fountain started anchoring the 5 o'clock news together, they made up the first team of female anchors in the Bay Area.
Sure, it seems like the Good Day team has been helping you start the day forever. But Bill Murphy and Leslie Spencer kicked off the latest version of the show back in 1994.
Sure, it seems like the Good Day team has been helping you start the day forever. But Bill Murphy and Leslie Spencer kicked off the latest version of the show back in 1994.
