Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Title Station Date Aired Description
Davidson's Studio
Ken Owen Collection
19xx

Commercial for Davidson's clothing

Title
Davidson's Studio
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Date Aired
19xx
Description

Commercial for Davidson's clothing

Daybreak
Ken Owen Collection
1986-06-02

Preceded by the end of 'Indy Today'. David Barras and Athel Micka are anchors with Randy Ollis weather and Mimi Pearce on traffic. From the personal archive of Dick Rea. (Ken Owen)

Title
Daybreak
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1986-06-02
Description

Preceded by the end of 'Indy Today'. David Barras and Athel Micka are anchors with Randy Ollis weather and Mimi Pearce on traffic. From the personal archive of Dick Rea. (Ken Owen)

Daybreak (promo)
Ken Owen Collection
2001-03-14
Title
Daybreak (promo)
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-03-14
Daybreak Promo
Ken Owen Collection
1988-07-24

David Barras, Randy Ollis and Athel Micka are seen. (Ken Owen)

Title
Daybreak Promo
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1988-07-24
Description

David Barras, Randy Ollis and Athel Micka are seen. (Ken Owen)

Daybreak Promo & Open to Late Movie
Ken Owen Collection
1988-04-24

This aired after the late news on Sunday evening in Indianapolis. The movie was 'Which Way Is Up?' with Richard Pryor and Margaret Aver. (Ken Owen)

Title
Daybreak Promo & Open to Late Movie
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1988-04-24
Description

This aired after the late news on Sunday evening in Indianapolis. The movie was 'Which Way Is Up?' with Richard Pryor and Margaret Aver. (Ken Owen)

Daybreak with David Barras & Randy Ollis
Ken Owen Collection
1991-07-24

This video is a morning newscast from WISH-TV in Indianapolis from July 24, 1991. David Barras is the news anchor and covers breaking news stories local to Indianapolis as well as breaking news...

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Title
Daybreak with David Barras & Randy Ollis
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1991-07-24
Description

This video is a morning newscast from WISH-TV in Indianapolis from July 24, 1991. David Barras is the news anchor and covers breaking news stories local to Indianapolis as well as breaking news...

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Dead Tired
Clayton Taylor Collection
1999

I-Team

Title
Dead Tired
Collection
Clayton Taylor Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999
Description

I-Team

Deadbeat Justice
Kathleen Johnston Collection
2002

Parents who fail to pay court ordered support for their children and the worst of these offenders that are sent to jail as a last effort resort meant as a message: they have to pay.

Title
Deadbeat Justice
Collection
Kathleen Johnston Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2002
Description

Parents who fail to pay court ordered support for their children and the worst of these offenders that are sent to jail as a last effort resort meant as a message: they have to pay.

Dean Biasucci and Colts Top Cleveland Browns
Ken Owen Collection
1987-12-06

Ed Harding recaps the game with anchor Jim Barbar. Jack Trudeau, Nesby Glasgow, Cliff Odom and Eric Dickerson are also interviewed. (Ken Owen)

Title
Dean Biasucci and Colts Top Cleveland Browns
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1987-12-06
Description

Ed Harding recaps the game with anchor Jim Barbar. Jack Trudeau, Nesby Glasgow, Cliff Odom and Eric Dickerson are also interviewed. (Ken Owen)

Dean Spencer's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2007

Video bio of Dean Spencer, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2007.

Producer: Ruth Hiatt;
Post-Production: DreamVision Media Partners;

Dean Spencer has...

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Title
Dean Spencer's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2007
Description

Video bio of Dean Spencer, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2007.

Producer: Ruth Hiatt;
Post-Production: DreamVision Media Partners;

Dean Spencer has...

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Deb Miles Oral History
Oral History Collection
2024-11-15

Jackson Cranfill interviews Deb Miles

Title
Deb Miles Oral History
Collection
Oral History Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2024-11-15
Description

Jackson Cranfill interviews Deb Miles

Deb Miles' Hall of Fame Video Bio
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2023

For the last 23 years, Deb Miles has shared her love of life and country music on WBYT. She has used her platform to generate millions of dollars for charity including Saint Jude’s and Saint...

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Title
Deb Miles' Hall of Fame Video Bio
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2023
Description

For the last 23 years, Deb Miles has shared her love of life and country music on WBYT. She has used her platform to generate millions of dollars for charity including Saint Jude’s and Saint...

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Debby Knox 4PM Indianapolis News Update
Ken Owen Collection
2001-03-14
Title
Debby Knox 4PM Indianapolis News Update
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-03-14
Debby Knox Indianapolis News Update
Ken Owen Collection
2004-09-23
Title
Debby Knox Indianapolis News Update
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2004-09-23
Debby Knox Tributes
Ken Owen Collection
2023-11-29

It was Debby's final night anchoring in Indianapolis after a four decade career. (Ken Owen)

Title
Debby Knox Tributes
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2023-11-29
Description

It was Debby's final night anchoring in Indianapolis after a four decade career. (Ken Owen)

Debby Knox Wraps Up Final 6PM Indianapolis Newscast
Ken Owen Collection
2023-11-29

Patty Spitler tribute and Debby Knox's family joins her on set. (Ken Owen)

Title
Debby Knox Wraps Up Final 6PM Indianapolis Newscast
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2023-11-29
Description

Patty Spitler tribute and Debby Knox's family joins her on set. (Ken Owen)

Debby Knox's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2024

Debby Knox, WTTV and WISH Indianapolis TV news anchor. A three-time Emmy winner, Knox is a familiar face to Indianapolis viewers as an iconic anchor for news broadcasts at Channel 8 for 33 years...

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Title
Debby Knox's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2024
Description

Debby Knox, WTTV and WISH Indianapolis TV news anchor. A three-time Emmy winner, Knox is a familiar face to Indianapolis viewers as an iconic anchor for news broadcasts at Channel 8 for 33 years...

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Decade in Review
Mike Piggott Collection
197x

Decade in Review

Title
Decade in Review
Collection
Mike Piggott Collection
Date Aired
197x
Description

Decade in Review

Dee J. (Michaelis) Hall, BA'82
Distinguished Alumni Awards
2021

Dee J. (Michaelis) Hall, BA’82, has been an award-winning investigative reporter for 38 years — eight at The Arizona Republic, 24 at the Wisconsin State Journal and six at the nonprofit,...

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Title
Dee J. (Michaelis) Hall, BA'82
Collection
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Stations
Date Aired
2021
Description

Dee J. (Michaelis) Hall, BA’82, has been an award-winning investigative reporter for 38 years — eight at The Arizona Republic, 24 at the Wisconsin State Journal and six at the nonprofit,...

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Deep Pockets
Telecommunications
unknown/unknown
Title
Deep Pockets
Collection
Telecommunications
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Del Brinkman, MA'63, PhD'71
Distinguished Alumni Awards
2015

Del Brinkman has had a distinguished career in journalism and university teaching and administration. He began his career in 1954 on the staff of The Emporia (Kansas) Daily Gazette and retired in...

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Title
Del Brinkman, MA'63, PhD'71
Collection
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Stations
Date Aired
2015
Description

Del Brinkman has had a distinguished career in journalism and university teaching and administration. He began his career in 1954 on the staff of The Emporia (Kansas) Daily Gazette and retired in...

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Delores Poindexter's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2021

Video bio of Delores Poindexter, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2021;

When Delores Poindexter started her radio career in 1970, she was one of only a few women on...

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Title
Delores Poindexter's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2021
Description

Video bio of Delores Poindexter, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2021;

When Delores Poindexter started her radio career in 1970, she was one of only a few women on...

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Deming Park Halloween Parade
Mike Conway Collection
1982-10-30

WTHI-TV, Mike Conway reporter/photographer

Halloween Parade and costume contest in Deming Park. First year at the park on a trial run after years on Wabash Ave. Good turnout.
Popular...

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Title
Deming Park Halloween Parade
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-10-30
Description

WTHI-TV, Mike Conway reporter/photographer

Halloween Parade and costume contest in Deming Park. First year at the park on a trial run after years on Wabash Ave. Good turnout.
Popular...

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Democrats Michael Dukakis and Jesse Jackson Debate
Ken Owen Collection
1988-04-24

From Indianapolis late news; Neal Moore is the anchor. (Ken Owen)

Title
Democrats Michael Dukakis and Jesse Jackson Debate
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1988-04-24
Description

From Indianapolis late news; Neal Moore is the anchor. (Ken Owen)

Dennis Jon Bailey's Hall of Fame Video
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2024

Dennis Jon Bailey, WIKY Radio Evansville radio personality. For more than 20 years, Bailey has led the Morning Show at 104.1FM WIKY in Evansville, following on-air work in Indianapolis,...

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Title
Dennis Jon Bailey's Hall of Fame Video
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2024
Description

Dennis Jon Bailey, WIKY Radio Evansville radio personality. For more than 20 years, Bailey has led the Morning Show at 104.1FM WIKY in Evansville, following on-air work in Indianapolis,...

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