“I Lived A Double Life” — The Early Years That Shaped A Broadcasting Legend

“I Lived a Double Life” — The Early Years That Shaped a Broadcasting Legend - Part ONE

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In Part One, broadcasting legend George Hale reflects on his remarkable journey. He shares memories of his childhood and the challenges of living what he describes as a “double life.” Hale recounts his years as a Navy medic, his transition into broadcasting, and the early days of building a career in Bangor, Maine.

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Chapters

1. “I Lived a Double Life” — The Early Years That Shaped a Broadcasting Legend - Part ONE (00:00:00)

2. A Young Broadcaster in the Making (00:00:35)

3. Childhood in Two Worlds (00:03:44)

4. Growing Up During World War II (00:05:49)

5. The Navy Years and Radio Beginnings (00:06:31)

6. Transition to Civilian Life and Broadcasting in Maine (00:11:04)

7. The Early Days of Television in Bangor (00:14:22)

8. Stories of Family and Shifting Times (00:18:14)

9. From Sports Fan to Sports Broadcaster (00:20:38)

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