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Inside the rise of WDIV (Full documentary)

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Local 4 continues to celebrate its 75th year in Detroit television with a two-hour documentary narrated by radio legend Dick Purtan, former WDIV Sportscaster Eli Zaret, and current WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian. “Going 4 It” chronicles the rise of WDIV in Detroit TV and dives into the broadcast landscape over the 70s and 80s, featuring many classic WDIV bits and a deep look at how the Tigers run in the 80s helped revive the station.

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