About Us

Discover Our Mission to Preserve Cinematic History

Learn more about Classic Legacy Film Group and meet our founders, Dale O. Smith, Jr and Jesse Weatherby, who are dedicated to preserving and reviving historical cinematic works.

Our Dedicated Founders

This section introduces the passionate leaders behind Classic Legacy Film Group.

Dale O Smith, Jr

Co-Founder

He brings deep dedication and vision to preserving historical cinematic works.

  • DOS Broadcast & Appraisal Service – Owner
    Appraised movie libraries and broadcast facilities (1995–Present); business plans, marketing strategies, and PR campaigns for multiple companies (including Robco, Rainey Communication, Metroplex Communications, Filmgems, and others); mentored 50+ business owners; developed 100+ websites.
  • FreshSTART Entrepreneurship / PReP (Preparing Entrepreneurs Program) –
    Developed and instructed a 16-module course to teach inmates how to start their own business upon release.  Lowered recidivism rates in AL from 29% to 9% in the pilot program; used in multiple prisons in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Georgia.
  • Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission – Fort Worth, TX
    Consultant advising Churches on how to begin a Television Ministry.  Helped launch the ACTS TV Network
  • CMT – Technical Advisor during start-up of the Country Music Television Cable Network.  Help edit and provide content for the first few months of operation with Glenn Daniels and Al Gannaway.
  • DSM Publishing
    Dale has published over 85 books, which he has written as well as books on education, Faith, and novellas for dozens of other writers.
  • College Covers, Inc.
    Manufacturer of college logo bedding items, futons, mattresses, curtains, Umbrellas, and patio furniture for 54 Universities.
  • FilmGems.com – Vice President of Sales and Board of Directors
    Online Sales Organizations for Retro TV, and other DVD distributors.
  • TC Computers – National Sales Manager, New Orleans, LA  
    National Sales Manager.  Increased sales in 1993 from 1.5 million per month to over 4 million per month.
  • New Orleans Teleport – New Orleans, LA Director –  Marketing
  • Drake State Technical and Community College – Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship
  • SCORE – District Director for Alabama and the Panhandle of Florida. SCORE is a non-profit owned by the Small Business Administration.

Jesse Weatherby

Co-Founder

Founder & CEO, International Broadcast & Distribution | Classic Legacy Film Group, LLC

• Leads global licensing and themed-channel syndication for the DOS Film Library operating license.
• Packages restored, captioned classic features, serials, and shorts as 24/7 linear feeds for LPTV, FAST, cable, and international buyers.
• Sells per-title and package licenses and represents the company at industry markets.


President / Principal Owner | Community Broadcast Group, Inc. ·
WMNT-CD (My48), Toledo, Ohio

• Responsible for sales, programming, personnel, and operations. Restored analog service in 2010 after a technical dark period; completed the flash-cut to digital (2013) and later channel 36 operations.
• Programmed a mix of syndicated sitcoms and dramas and a MyNetworkTV affiliation; station also carried on Buckeye CableSystem.
• Maintains Atlanta headquarters (Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta/Atlanta area) with Toledo studio operations in Maumee, Ohio.

President | En Vest Media Management, Inc. (Florida)
2009 – Present
• Principal of a Florida corporation used for media management and related broadcast holdings.
• Associated entities in public records include Jackson TV Group, LLC; Greater Columbus Television, LLC; and WMNT-TV, LLC.

Media Services Group and EnVest | Broadcast Broker / Media Advisor
• Advises buyers and sellers of radio and television stations; biography cites current activity in TV and radio station sales and the sale of two LPTV stations to CBS Network (subject-provided).

Starcom · The Best Picture Show | Vice President, Satellite & Tape Syndication
• Domestic and international program sales and advertising sales built around public-domain features and event specials under the Best Picture Show franchise.
• Biography cites average national sales of approximately $1.7 million per year over a four-year stretch, with a staff of 122.
• Executive-produced more than 35 broadcast television specials, including titles built around Selena, Apollo 13, Titanic, Mickey Mantle, Bob Hope, Jackie Robinson, Evita, James Bond / Ian Fleming, Twister, and related event programming (subject-provided list).

National Television Sales | Market specialist — long-form and international sponsorship
• National TV sales with emphasis on long-form inventory and international sponsorship packages.

Local Television Sales, Management & Operations | California markets — San Jose / Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
• Local TV sales management and station operations in Central Coast and South Bay California markets.