Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Castagnoli, Paul

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Title Station Date Aired Description
Story about George Bignotti and his Six Car Wins at Indianapolis 500 followed by Jerry Lewis Telethon
Kurt Swadener Collection
197x

The first half is about George Bignotti. George Bignotti is celebrated for being the best mechanic and car creator in the business for making six machines that won the Indy 500. George shares...

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Story about George Bignotti and his Six Car Wins at Indianapolis 500 followed by Jerry Lewis Telethon
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
197x
Description

The first half is about George Bignotti. George Bignotti is celebrated for being the best mechanic and car creator in the business for making six machines that won the Indy 500. George shares...

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Race Show
Kurt Swadener Collection
1989

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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Race Show
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1989
Description

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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Qualifications Day 4 -- Sunday
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990-05

Day 4 of the 1990 Indy 500 qualifications. The final day of qualifications with a large number of racers sitting on the bubble and others trying to kick them off the roster of racers making it to...

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Title
Qualifications Day 4 -- Sunday
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990-05
Description

Day 4 of the 1990 Indy 500 qualifications. The final day of qualifications with a large number of racers sitting on the bubble and others trying to kick them off the roster of racers making it to...

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Qualifications Day 3
Kurt Swadener Collection
1986-05

Trackside 6 host Ed Sorenson discusses the 3rd day of qualifications for the 1986 Indy 500 with long time expert Tom Carnegie and the years driver expert Derek Daley. Points of focus for the team...

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Title
Qualifications Day 3
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1986-05
Description

Trackside 6 host Ed Sorenson discusses the 3rd day of qualifications for the 1986 Indy 500 with long time expert Tom Carnegie and the years driver expert Derek Daley. Points of focus for the team...

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Qualifications Day 3
Kurt Swadener Collection
1987-05

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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Title
Qualifications Day 3
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1987-05
Description

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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Qualifications Day 1
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990-05

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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Title
Qualifications Day 1
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990-05
Description

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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On the Way to Winning
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990

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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Title
On the Way to Winning
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990
Description

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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Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 1
Kurt Swadener Collection
1985-05

The channel 6 news sports team covers the first day of the 1985 Indy 500, covering topics such as the poor weather for highspeed racing, some recent crashes, some track record setting speeds, and...

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Title
Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 1
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1985-05
Description

The channel 6 news sports team covers the first day of the 1985 Indy 500, covering topics such as the poor weather for highspeed racing, some recent crashes, some track record setting speeds, and...

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Indianapolis 500 Highlights
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990

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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Title
Indianapolis 500 Highlights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990
Description

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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Race for the Pole
Kurt Swadener Collection
1988-05-16

seg 3:15

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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Title
Race for the Pole
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1988-05-16
Description

seg 3:15

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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RTV Rockin' Indy
Kurt Swadener Collection
1996

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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Title
RTV Rockin' Indy
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1996
Description

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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50 Years Together
Kurt Swadener Collection
1999

50 years of television history, hosted by Howard Caldwell. Includes contributions from:

John Guion, former Director of Engineering;
Earl Townsend, former TV Announcer;
Eldon...

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Title
50 Years Together
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999
Description

50 years of television history, hosted by Howard Caldwell. Includes contributions from:

John Guion, former Director of Engineering;
Earl Townsend, former TV Announcer;
Eldon...

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500 Magazine
Ken Owen Collection
1987-05-22

Two Days Before the Race

Title
500 Magazine
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1987-05-22
Description

Two Days Before the Race

Opening Day at the Track (Indianapolis 500)
Ken Owen Collection
1987-05-02
Title
Opening Day at the Track (Indianapolis 500)
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1987-05-02
Bob Dotson Reports and WRTV Evening News
Ken Owen Collection
1987

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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Title
Bob Dotson Reports and WRTV Evening News
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1987
Description

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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500 Magazine
Howard Caldwell Collection
1999-05

Ed Sorensen cohosts a show about auto racing in Indianapolis

Ed Sorensen, Sports Director;
Lyn St. James, Driver Expert;
Chris Flanagan, ABC

Tony Stewart, Driver, Team...

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Title
500 Magazine
Collection
Howard Caldwell Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999-05
Description

Ed Sorensen cohosts a show about auto racing in Indianapolis

Ed Sorensen, Sports Director;
Lyn St. James, Driver Expert;
Chris Flanagan, ABC

Tony Stewart, Driver, Team...

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50 Years Together: 1960s-1980s
Howard Caldwell Collection
1999

Howard Caldwell hosts a news special celebrating 50 years of news on Channel 6.

Includes footage of:
George Geib, History Professor, Butler University;
Senator Richard Lugar;

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Title
50 Years Together: 1960s-1980s
Collection
Howard Caldwell Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999
Description

Howard Caldwell hosts a news special celebrating 50 years of news on Channel 6.

Includes footage of:
George Geib, History Professor, Butler University;
Senator Richard Lugar;

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