The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame, in association with the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS), mark Women’s History Month with our second annual women’s program. This year’s event, entitled “He Said, She Said: Reality Check,” will be held Saturday, March 15th at 11 AM at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant at Jack London Square in Oakland.
How have women changed the face of broadcasting? How have they navigated a male-dominated field in which they had little power and influence and few, if any, advocates. How have women elevated their own progress in radio and TV? Which visionary managers championed women in those early years? And what are the experiences and challenges that women broadcasters face today?
Our panel includes Marcia Brandwynne, who has the distinction of being the first woman to anchor a local TV prime time newscast at KTVU Channel 2 in 1972. Marcia will be joined by decades-long ABC President and General Manager of KGO Radio Newstalk 810, Mickey Luckoff; current top-rated broadcaster, martial artist and cancer survivor Freska (Griarte) of KOIT and KBLX; and KMEL morning show traffic reporter and Community Engagement Director, Lady Ray. Our host for the program is TV and radio weather forecaster Roberta Gonzalez of KTVU Fox 2 (formerly of KPIX TV 5 and KCBS Radio).
Join us Saturday, March 15th for heavy hors d’oeuvres including vegetarian and allergy friendly options and a no-host bar at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant on Jack London Square in Oakland. Mingling and food service begin at 11 AM. The ninety-minute program starts at 12 PM. Underground parking is available at Jack London Square. The San Francisco Bay Ferry dock is a short walk.