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Taking a Leading Role
Portrait of Inga Rundvold

Inga Rundvold

Inga Rundvold (1920-2004) was born in Norway, raised in the DC area and had a successful career as a fashion model and newspaper columnist, penning a column called "Beauty Forever," before launching her TV career over WRC in 1950.

Recognized as the "First Lady of Washington, DC Television," Rundvold was on the air for over 17 years with such programs as "Time with Inga," "Inga's Angle," and "Let's Go Places."

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