It takes a death defying tower climber to change the light bulbs at the top of giant TV towers. It's one of the most dangerous jobs. William Singleton climbs the tallest broadcast towers in the southeast, night or day, rain or shine. He's a tower climber in Atlanta, Georgia. It's a tough, exhausting job and it can be terrifying at the top because the towers sway. The worst thing is you have to carry all your equipment and supplies with you. If you forget, it's a long way down. The only way to interview him was to climb an 1100 foot tower and talk at the top. This story aired on Channel 2 Action News in 1976.

The Traveler series with Andy Johnston was an Emmy award winning program that showcased amazing people, unusual things, local legends, food finds, outdoor activities, folk art, and family fun. In 2022 the Walter J. Brown Media Archives at the University of Georgia founded The Original Georgia Traveler -- Andy Johnston Collection to preserve and maintain the stories.

This story is presented for educational and preservation purposes and is covered under Fair Use. At the time it was broadcast the television station had a blanket music license with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. The station maintains that license today. All music used is covered under that agreement.

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