ALL-STARS 2022 #3
Before we continue our latest “round” of all-star listings for teams in the ATVN area in the Lehigh Valley, just a quick word for our high school sports fans about the past week of sports programming, as I have gotten quite a few inquiries about our schedule last week. As our audience knows COVID-19 has…
Read MoreGracie Allen #1
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Showplace will feature prominent female-driven classic programs and women who “changed the game” and made a lasting impact in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Probably the most successful and famous female comedian in the first half of the 20th century was NOT Lucille Ball. Who was possibly even…
Read MoreLadies Week-In-Review
Last week, we changed things up a bit on ATVN. For the first time to the best of my recollection, we opened up our coverage of the District XI playoffs with four of our first five games featuring the girls basketball teams in our viewing area. I appreciated quite a few positive responses I received…
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In this week’s edition of The Showplace blog, ATVN’s Artie Freeman shares his opinions and insights on several of classic film and television’s greatest entertainers. **** Paul Robeson was known for his deep, bass baritone voice. He was a concert artist, stage and film actor, athlete, and activist. The level of his intelligence is incomprehensible….
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS…
One of my goals as sports director is to have as much balance as possible in our coverage of scholastic games on ATVN. It’s always a difficult concept to be fair and have an equal amount of schools represented while also bringing our audience quality games night in and night out. It’s a challenge I…
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