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Student Broadcaster / Commentator
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The archive preserves a May 6, 1948 WMRN commentary delivered by a young Rod Serling, documenting his early broadcasting work in Marion before his later national career in television. A WMRN historical timeline produced circa 1993 also states that Serling was hired under a college work-study program in February 1949.
1948-05-06
Surviving WMRN audio documents Serling delivering a reflective V-E Day anniversary commentary on May 6, 1948.
Source: WMRN-2026-017 — Rod Serling Commentary on V-E Day Anniversary, May 6, 1948.
The dates above document this role at those points in time; they do not establish continuous employment between them.
1949-02
The station’s circa-1993 historical timeline states that Serling was hired under a college work-study program in February 1949. This documents the hiring point, not the full duration of employment.
Source: WMRN-2026-053 — WMRN 53 Years Serving the Marion Area Promotional Timeline Handout.
The dates above document this role at those points in time; they do not establish continuous employment between them.
