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Photograph edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated February 13, 1958 reads, "Builders Emporium brings a Dodger's First to Los Angeles when it commences the sponsorship of KABC's new sports program hosted by Mark Scott titled 'Meet the Dodgers.' The announcement was made by Gerald Block, president of Builders, who has spearheaded the great interest in the Los Angeles Dodgers with this new program that will be seen every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Channel 7 KABC. Shown here during program inaugural ceremonies are: left to right, Arthur 'Red' Patterson, publicity and promotion director for the L.A. Dodgers; Gerald Block, and Fresco Thompson, executive vice president for the Dodgers. They view a portrait of Roy Campanella to whom a tribute was paid during the first TV showing of 'Meet the Dodgers.'"
Campanella, Roy,--1921-1993--Portraits Builders Emporium (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Presidents KABC-TV (Television station : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball team)--Employees Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball team) Television broadcasting Sportscasters Television Publicity Baseball players Portraits Men Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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