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KOAM Takes A Look Back
KOAM Takes A Look Back
Produced in 2003, this KOAM documentary took a look at the stations first 50 years, and the pioneers who brought the people of the Four States closer together.
Produced in 2003, this KOAM documentary took a look at the stations first 50 years, and the pioneers who brought the people of the Four States closer together.More >>
Part 1 - 'What if this thing doesn't start?' - It started with a dream, a corn field, and a really tall tower
Part 1 - 'What if this thing doesn't start?' - It started with a dream, a corn field, and a really tall tower
KOAM-TV aired its first broadcast December 13, 1953. It started with a dream and a corn field. That and a tower and antenna 574 feet tall, 120,000 watts of power, and a signal with a 70 mile radius. (6:07)More >>
KOAM-TV aired its first broadcast December 13, 1953. It started with a dream and a corn field. That and a tower and antenna 574 feet tall, 120,000 watts of power, and a signal with a 70 mile radius. (6:07)More >>
Part 2 - 'The building wasn't big enough'
Part 2 - 'The building wasn't big enough'
Local live entertainment played a key role in KOAM's early days. Popular shows have included "Circle 7 Jamboree", "The Fun Club", and "Melody Matinee," the longest running local music program in the nation. (6:36)More >>
Local live entertainment played a key role in KOAM's early days. Popular shows have included "Circle 7 Jamboree", "The Fun Club", and "Melody Matinee," the longest running local music program in the nation. (6:36)More >>
Part 3 - 'Way ahead of the time'
Part 3 - 'Way ahead of the time'
From a grease pen on a Plexiglas map of the United States, to radar and orbital satellite pictures, since its beginning KOAM has been committed to being a national leader in weather forecasting. (4:20)More >>
From a grease pen on a Plexiglas map of the United States, to radar and orbital satellite pictures, since its beginning KOAM has been committed to being a national leader in weather forecasting. (4:20)More >>
Part 4 - 'Just remember that thousands of people can see you'
Part 4 - 'Just remember that thousands of people can see you'
The first news program aired the same day KOAM went on air, imitating radio with pictures. There's been different looks, names, and news personalities, but the dedication to serving the community remains. (11:36)More >>
The first news program aired the same day KOAM went on air, imitating radio with pictures. There's been different looks, names, and news personalities, but the dedication to serving the community remains. (11:36)More >>

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