War Stories From the First Coast
October 16, 2007
WJCT Presents
WAR STORIES FROM THE FIRST COAST, A Tribute to Local WWII Veterans Premieres on on WJCT-TV
(Jacksonville, FL, October 9, 2007); WJCT has announced that it will premiere WAR STORIES FROM THE FIRST COAST, a one-hour documentary that showcases local World War II veterans. The program airs in connection with WJCT-TV’s broadcast of Ken Burns’ groundbreaking seven-part documentary, The War. The program will premiere on WJCT-TV on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 9p.m., and will rebroadcast on WJCT-DT Channel 7.4 (Comcast 212) in October and November.
WAR STORIES FROM THE FIRST COAST documents the personal experiences and stories of local World War II veterans. Illustrated with rare World War II combat footage, their stories bring the war vividly to life for viewers of all ages. This one-hour WJCT production honors their service, and preserves their stories for our collective history. The program is produced by WJCT TV Producer/Director Christina Grimsley.
“We are pleased to be part of the national conversation about Ken Burns’ The War,” says Rick Johnson, WJCT TV/FM Senior Vice President/Chief Programming Officer. “WAR STORIES FROM THE FIRST COAST is a tribute not only to the servicemen who are showcased in the film, but to all who served their country during the war.”
WJCT is the community-supported public broadcasting station for the First Coast.
