Gallery

: WPAQ pioneers gather at the Historic Earle Theatre in April 2014 to celebrate the anniversary of Ralph’s 93rd birthday.

: Ralph Epperson proudly stands on the front steps of his dream – radio station WPAQ 740AM in Mount Airy, NC.

: Jordan celebrates his thirtieth birthday with Beth and other friends who came out in support of his documentary..

: “Broadcast’s” producer Beth Crookham and director Jordan Nance have a special bond of friendship.

: The initial meeting of two men with a dream – Ralph Epperson and Jordan Nance.

: Ralph’s siblings Roy, Stuart, and Mary Lee tell Jordan stories of growing up in Ararat, VA.

: Ralph’s son Kelly Epperson along with WPAQ radio hold special places in Jordan’s heart.

: Jordan shares with UNC-TV’s Shannon Vickery his dream of broadcasting the documentary.

: What an honor for Jordan to meet actor and director Ron “Opie” Howard and share a copy of “Broadcast: A Man and His Dream”.

: Ralph keeps an eye on the equipment during one of many remote radio broadcasts for WPAQ over the years.

: An excited director shares “Broadcast” for the first time with IBMA attendees in September 2013.

: A passion for traditional music has taken Jordan to many bluegrass festivals over the years.

: Jordan’s love of the Andy Griffith Show brought him to Mount Airy where he met George “Goober” Lindsey and heard WPAQ for the first time.

: Images of WPAQ’s past grace the cover of the DVD cover of “Broadcast: A Man and His Dream”.

: Director Jordan Nance prepares to interview WPAQ founder Ralph Epperson in April 2006.

: Beth and Jordan review the script before capturing some still shots from the station for the documentary.

: Jordan’s interview with Ralph for his documentary proved to be his last visit with his good friend.

: What a treat – songs and stories from legendary fiddler Benton Flippen and WPAQ pioneer Wade Macey.

: It’s a wrap! Jordan’s crew poses with Ralph and Earlene Epperson after the historic interview.

: Jordan’s initial meeting with Beth took place in 2005 at Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, NC.

: Ralph shares memories and stories with his Blue Ridge Spotlight listeners shortly before his death.

: Many musicians including the Mayo River Boys walked through the doors of WPAQ.

: Jordan had the privilege to screen Broadcast at Wilmington, NC’s Thalian Hall in November 2013.

: Jordan’s special friendship with Fred “Mister” Rogers produced a pictorial documentary of his life.

: Jordan and Beth worked many long hours in developing the script for the documentary.

: Ralph Epperson’s beloved WPAQ went on the air on February 2, 1948 in Mount Airy, NC.

: The live music of the Merry Go Round show was broadcast from the Pick Theatre in Mount Airy every Saturday in the early 1950s.

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