TWC's 25th! Remembering May 2, 1982 ... Happy Birthday!!!
HAPPY 25TH TWC!

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THE VERY FIRST AIRING OF
THE WEATHER CHANNEL FROM 25 YEARS AGO!
Talk about retro! ;)

"An entire channel devoted to weather, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week?
Industry skeptics were silenced when The Weather Channel launched on May 2, 1982,
eventually becoming must-see TV for millions of viewers."



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MUCH-BELOVED JOHN HOPE 1985

"After hovering by the Carolinas, Hurricane Gloria
slammed Long Island, N.Y., in September of 1985. Legendary
hurricane expert, John Hope, led the coverage on The Weather Channel."


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"The Weather Channel Network Fact Sheet

The Weather Channel, launched on May 2, 1982, is the pre-eminent provider of weather information, reaching over 89 million subscribers in the U.S. Among its distinctions are:

* State-of-the-art technology for forecasting, presentation, and dissemination of weather information; cutting edge, patented equipment for transmitting local forecasts, creating weather graphics, and developing new local and digital products.
* A staff of over 120 meteorologists, including experts of national renown, who speak at conferences such as the National Hurricane Conference and who play active roles in professional organizations such as the American Meteorological Society."

Credits:
The Weather Channel Press Room

Weather.com About Us: 25 Years

"Weather Channel basks in birthday glow
Ever-nerdy network grows into cable standard from its Atlanta home

By SCOTT LEITH
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/27/07

Mock it if you must. But bear in mind who gets the last laugh.

May 2 marks the 25th birthday of cable's ever-nerdy Weather Channel. The network was launched amid much skepticism about its prospects and, early on, nearly collapsed under the weight of massive losses...Story on AJC.com