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North Carolina, a state rich in history and tradition. It is the Old North State, the Tar Heel State, our state. Over the decades and centuries since its inception, our state has produced artists, wri... more
FAQs about Biographical Conversations with... | UNC-TV:How many episodes does Biographical Conversations with... | UNC-TV have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
June 11, 2014Bob Timberlake: Part 2Episode Two begins with Bob giving his account of viewing an issue of Life Magazine and being inspired by artist Andrew Wyeth to paint. Then, in 1969, Bob began to paint full-time and later had his first show, at the Gallery of Contemporary Art, in Old Salem. Timberlake's painting career continued to expand with showing his works at national galleries....more58minPlay
June 11, 2014Bob Timberlake: Part 1Episode One of Biographical Conversations with Bob Timberlake begins with Bob sharing the Timberlake's family history.Bob tells of the heroic tale of two Revolutionary War soldiers who fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, against the British general Charles Cornwallis. The two war heroes, Leonid Valentin and Woolrich Fritz, were both assassinated on the same night by British mercenaries....more56minPlay
May 24, 2014James Gardner: The Political JourneyEpisode 3 of Biographical Conversations with Jim Gardner, the Republican statesman talks about the barbecue restaurants he opened with his brother. Mr. Gardner also talks about Jim Martin winning the 1984 North Carolina Governorship and the Jim Martin's reelection in 1988. Mr. Gardner concludes the show with some reflections of North Carolina Republicans have made during the past half-century....more57minPlay
May 16, 2014James Gardner: Ups and DownsJim Gardner recalls his early political years serving as an NC US House member and being sword into office by George H.W. Bush. “The show also reveals why Mr. Gardner felt isolated during his two years in the House; a conservative Republican in a chamber dominated by Democrats. He tells why in 1968, he made the decision to run for North Carolina governor rather than seek another house term....more57minPlay
May 09, 2014James Gardner: From Rocky Mount to Capitol HillThe first episode of Biographical Conversations with Jim Gardner describes the future statesman’s early years in Rocky Mount. The show highlights Mr. Gardner’s account of meeting and wedding Mrs. Gardner in 1957, as well as, describing Mr. Gardner’s two-year stint in the army and working with his father at their family dairy and ice cream store....more57minPlay
February 20, 2014Wendell H. Murphy: Toward MergerEpisode 2 of Biographical Conversations with Wendell Murphy describes a booming and rapidly expanding opportunities for the young entrepreneur. Soaring profits from grinding feed allowed Murphy to pay off his bank loans almost immediately, and the father-and-son team decided to extend their business, raising a few hogs on their property as well. Within a few months it became clear that raising hogs was more profitable than providing food for other farmers; by 1968, the Murphys stopped selling feed completely and devoted themselves solely to harm farming....more57minPlay
February 20, 2014Wendell H Murphy: Business & PoliticsEpisode 2 of Biographical Conversations with Wendell Murphy describes a booming and rapidly expanding opportunities for the young entrepreneur. Soaring profits from grinding feed allowed Murphy to pay off his bank loans almost immediately, and the father-and-son team decided to extend their business, raising a few hogs on their property as well. Within a few months it became clear that raising hogs was more profitable than providing food for other farmers; by 1968, the Murphys stopped selling feed completely and devoted themselves solely to harm farming....more57minPlay
February 20, 2014Wendell H. Murphy: Hard Work & InspirationBorn on a small family farm in Eastern North Carolina during the midst of the Great Depression, Wendell Murphy learned the merits of hard work from his father, Norman Holmes Murphy. "Somehow it was ingrained at in him that he had to work almost every day, all day long, at something,"Wendell Murphy says of his father. "He didn’t want to do things the easy way."...more57minPlay
July 29, 2013Henry Frye : Supreme JusticeBiographical Conversations with Henry Frye shares how Henry Frye served as the first African American assistant district attorney in the South, after Robert Kennedy appointed him in 1963. He had also became the first African American to win a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, when he triumphed in the 1968 election.....more57minPlay
July 29, 2013Henry Frye : State House and SenateBiographical Conversations with Henry Frye highlights Henry Frye's graduation from of University of North Carolina Law School in 1959, and opened his own practice in Greensboro....more57minPlay
FAQs about Biographical Conversations with... | UNC-TV:How many episodes does Biographical Conversations with... | UNC-TV have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.