Indiana Broadcast History Archive

This is the after show report of the 73rd Indy 500 where the highlights and most exciting moments are discussed along with an interview with the winner of the race, Emerson Fittipaldi. Focused on...

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Trackside 6 host Brian Hamons leads a look back on the 3rd day of qualifications for the 1987 Indy 500. A topic of particular note is the poor performance from a number of racers, leading to the...

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Track Side 6 host Ed Sorenson and driving expert Bobby Rahal break down the first day of qualifications for the 1990 Indy 500, focusing on record high speeds nearing 230 mph, returning racers, and...

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Ed Sorensen and Bobby Rahal provide news coverage and information covering the 74th Indianapolis 500. The new Chevrolet engine serves as a major focus for the program as all the best cars used...

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A recap of the 74th Indy 500, going over the highs, the lows, the crashes, and the incredible overtakes of the race. This recap includes a number of interviews with racers, staff, and experts,...

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Channel 6 Sports document the friendship of Bobby Rahal and Al Unser Jr. along with the some of the more overlooked aspects of the Indy 500 race such as the expenses that racing accrues, or what...

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This program focuses on the initiative of open schools, the Inclusion program, where special needs children are placed to learn with the general needs children in the standard classrooms. The...

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A special about qualifying for the Indianapolis 500

Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Videographer/Editors: Jim Simmons, Dave Schmiedel;
Technical Director: Cari...

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Four Hours for Life, The Leukemia Society of America

Executive Producer: Jon Ross;
Producer: Mark Wallgren;
Telecast Coordinator: Jay Benton;
Production Manager: Dave...

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Produced and Directed by: Kurt Swadener;
Writers: Kurt Swadener, Ken Double & Tom Carnegie;
Photographers: Greg Williams & Lance Yoder;
Editors: Greg Williams, Dave Schmiedel,...

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Concert at Dear Creek Music Center, celebrating the night before the 80th Indianapolis 500. Featuring the bands Kansas and Styx.

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Producers: Don...

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Bob Dotson, NBC reports:
Segment 1: NBC, Bob Dotson report on tornado damage in North & South Carolina;
Segment 2: NBC ,Bob Dotson report on children born addicted to drugs;

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History of Jazz in Indianapolis

Rag to Bop: A Memoir of Indianapolis Jazz
Video (25:15)
Other Identifier: IBHA.HCC.0035

Notes by Chloe Tod, Broadcast Media Analysis,...

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Interview with John Mellencamp about his history of songwriting and his Indiana roots
One on One with John Mellencamp  
Video (22:04)  
(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History...

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News Director: Bob Gamble;
Executive Producer: Bill Skroko;
Producers: Lyn Letsinger-Miller, Roger Manning, Jim Bowdon, Bill Gladish & Teresa Metal;
Directors: Don Baker, Kurt...

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Indiana Antique Auto Tour hosted by Howard Caldwell & Kevin Gregory

Producer/Director/Writer: Sheila Walterhouse;
Photographer/Editor: Dave Schmiedel;
Photographers: Tom Sisler...

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Howard Caldwell narrates this documentary of Channel 6 celebrating 50 years on TV. It includes a newscast with Clyde Lee and Howard Caldwell and ends with an episode of "Howard's...

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