Time to fly: WVIA Scranton Eagles documentary to premiere Thursday

A new documentary from WVIA Public Media will tell the story of the Scranton Eagles, a professional basketball team that played in the American Basketball League from 1937 to 1949. The documentary, titled "Scranton Eagles: Time to Fly," will premiere on Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. on WVIA-TV.

The Scranton Eagles were one of the most successful teams in the ABL, winning the league championship in 1940 and 1941. The team was led by several star players, including George Senesky, George Mikan, and Red Holzman.

The documentary will tell the story of the Scranton Eagles from their founding in 1937 to their dissolution in 1949. The film will feature interviews with former players, coaches, and fans, as well as rare archival footage of the team.

The Scranton Eagles were a major part of the city's history, and their story is one that deserves to be told. This documentary will give viewers a chance to learn about this important chapter in Scranton's past.

Here are some additional details about the documentary:

• The documentary was produced by WVIA Public Media in partnership with the Lackawanna Historical Society.
• The film was directed by John Dougherty, who also directed the WVIA documentary "Scranton: The Electric City."
• The documentary will be available to stream on WVIA's website and app after its television premiere.

For more information about the documentary, visit the WVIA website at wvia.org.