Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Marthabel Geisler

Marthabel Geisler began working at WFBM Radio, Indianapolis, in 1930 as secretary to station program manager Frank Sharp. She served as WFBM’s traffic manager for 16 years, and later became secretary and administrative assistant to the general managers of WFBM-TV (later WRTV) and retired in 1976. Geisler was named “Woman of the Year” by the Indiana Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. 

Indiana Broadcast Pioneers

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Title Station Date Aired Description
40 Years Together Making a Difference
Kurt Swadener Collection
1989

A Channel 6 special, celebrating the 40th anniversary of news coverage. Includes clips of news coverages over the span of 40 years.

Title
40 Years Together Making a Difference
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1989
Description

A Channel 6 special, celebrating the 40th anniversary of news coverage. Includes clips of news coverages over the span of 40 years.