Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Political analysts discussing the results of the 1996 republican primary in New Hampshire, ending the campaign of Lamar Alexander and Richard Lugar. Includes withdrawal speech of both Lamar...

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Howard Caldwell's 25th anniversary at WRTV, Channel 6
Video (3:11)  
(Notes by Ayan Saklani, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

00:09 Starts out with some guy and...

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A Channel 6 special, celebrating the 40th anniversary of news coverage. Includes clips of news coverages over the span of 40 years.

Producer/Director: Doug Valmore;
Executive...

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

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Writer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Mike Jensen & Steve...

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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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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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Television news broadcast covering a story on what life is like in Baghdad; an interview with Jimmy Buffett; the 2004 vice presidential debate.

Executive Producer: Josh Howard;
Senior...

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Promotion Spot. Special Report: The Air Media and You

Notes by Olivia Sandstedt, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021  

(1:01:25)  

3:02 unique report in commercial...

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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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History of Basketball at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis. Attucks became High School State Champs in 1955, 1956.

Includes:
James Adams, Host;
R.Dale Ogden,...

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Family video of school dance

Roast of William "Bill" Wilson, the first news producer for Channel 6

Bloopeers
Video (21:54)                                   

Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021  

00:05 Video...

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Compilation of bloopers from Barbara Boyd and Howard Caldwell during the course of the news career

Howard Caldwell discusses the last Indianapolis Indians baseball game to be played at Bush Stadium and his long history of interest in the baseball team.

Bush Stadium 

Video...

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Home recording of Butler Bulldogs homecoming parade and celebration; Butler University (no audio)

Butler Homecoming_Silent 

Video (4:00) 

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Howard Caldwell interviewing family members, including his wife, Helen, whom he married in 1955, his father, Howard, Sr., his mother, and others.

Caldwell for President. No sound

Video [without audio/silent] (1:54) 

(Notes by Kamil Gut, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

Synopsis: This video, which has no sound,...

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Howard Caldwell discussing how he got an interview with Indira Gandhi

Audio (1:43)  
 
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021) 

Howard Caldwell...

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Short interview about moving

(Segment 1): Live Coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing

(Segment 2): Richard Lugar's announcement to run for president in the 1996 U.S. Presidential Election

Broadcast History; Channel 6 History

Channel 6 History  

Video (3:24:34)  

Notes by Marisol Sanchez, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 

-First Section of...

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Live Local Late Breaking 6 News; Indiana Business This Week, discussing breaking news and current events

Indiana Business This Week;
Created By: Gerry Dick & Vince Robinson;

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Local evening news covering a local shooting, a recent fight between players from the Indianapolis Pacers and Detroit Pistons, update on violence in Iraq, and other local news stories.

Also...

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Discussing the first GOP presidential primary, in New Hampshire, with potential first ladies Charlene Lugar and Honey Alexander

CNN newscast covering the possible California Recall vote of Governor Gary Davis of California. Dianne Feinstein debates Richard Lugar about the recall and "Targeting Terror"

Live CNN newscast with an update on the War in Iraq and removing Saddam Hussein. Includes remarks from Richard Lugar

WorldNews covering current events.

Includes
Ken Bacon, Pentagon Spokesman;
Jamie McIntyre, Military Affairs Correspondent;
Senator, Robert Byrd, West Virginia;

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Commercial outtakes with the Caldwell family

Intermittent audio signal

Commercial outtakes;
leaving for and returning from India in 1966;
swim meet;
(29:16) The Life & Times of Lynn & Howard Caldwell Starting...

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Howard Caldwell with family and friends, participating in a live performance

Charity race and interview with Dick Lugar

Interview

Larry King speaks with former presidential candidate, Richard Lugar, and later speaks with Bill Bennett and Jack Kemp of Empower America, to discuss the presidential campaign

1963 Coliseum explosion coverage, Indianapolis;
Coverage of explosion in Richmond;
Track athletes
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Film Dubs_66 minutes_Ch.6 -exact title in Media Collections...

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Final 1:42 of basketball game between Kokomo and Manuel

Final seconds of men’s basketball game between Kokomo (68) vs Manuel (66) 

Video (01:42) 

Other Identifier:...

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Partial episode of Fox News covering current events

Howard Caldwell hosts a five part series on the life and career of actress Frances Farmer, and her ties to Indiana, including her own Indiana television series, titled "Frances Farmer...

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Program narrated by Howard Caldwell;
Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources;
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana;
Indiana...

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Historical documentary of Irvington Indiana and Butler University

Cameras: John Knox & Rick Maultra;

Production: Adriana de Aguiar, Angela Gillmer, Bradley K. Sims & John...

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The History of Pro Baseball in Indiana, photo credits: National Baseball Library, Indianapolis Indians, Indiana State Museum, Ownie Bush, Norm Beplay, Kerry Smith, Tom Aikens, Avis Followell, Dick...

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Howard Caldwell Addressing The Indianapolis Times (no audio)
Video [without audio/silent] (1:45) 

(Notes by Kamil Gut, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

Synopsis: This...

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Howard Caldwell giving presentation about India 
Video (1:25)  
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021) 

It is hard to know what is going on in this...

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Howard Caldwell in India, Man on the Street Interviews 

3 videos total (17:38)  

(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021) 

It appears Caldwell is...

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Howard Caldwell inducted into Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.
Indiana Broadcast Association.
Video (12:32) 

Synopsis: 
This short video covers Howard Caldwell’s...

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Howard Caldwell interviews John Mellencamp in a special three-part series, about his recent heart attack, his relationship with his parents, and his experience in the music industry

Howard Caldwell travels to India to interview India's leader, Indira Gandhi

Video (25:27)  
Other Identifier: IBHA.HCC.0042 
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of...

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Howard Caldwell Interviews Jim Gerard

Howard Caldwell prepares his interview with Jim Gerard about his time working on The Jim Gerard Show, a talk show at WFBM-TV, in Indianapolis, in the...

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Howard Caldwell Interviews Soldier in Vietnam 
Video (1:31)  
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021) 

Caldwell interviews an active soldier about...

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Howard Caldwell conducts interviews and reports on accessing silent movies at the cinema

Howard Caldwell's 1994 Retirement Special, celebrating 35 years with Channel 6.
Producers: Augusta Brennan, Judy Carbone, Shiree Woody
Executive Producer: Jim Bowden
Director:...

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Howard Caldwell returns from India in 1966
Video (1:16)  
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

Howard Caldwell returns from India to multiple...

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Howard Caldwell with cameraman
Video (02:24)                                   
(Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History of Journalism, Fall...

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30th anniversary of Howard Caldwell's time with WRTV

Howard Caldwell's birthday celebration at Channel 6 news

Howard Caldwell's birthday party hosted by Channel 6 News  

Video (04:33)   

Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History...

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A home recording of the Howard Caldwell retirement celebration.

Howard's Perspective on The Indianapolis 500

Video (1:53) 
(Notes by Katy Simpson, J470 Broadcast Media Analysis, Spring 2022 )

On a news segment, Howard Caldwell expresses...

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Howard's Perspective on his relationship with his step-brother, Dick Lugar, and Lugar's run in the presidential race of 1996

Howard’s Perspective Richard Lugar 

Video...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics

(logsheet by Jack Ankony  J450 History of Journalism )
Howard’s Indiana...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics

Howard’s Indiana 2
(IBHA.HCC.0054) 
(logsheet by Jack Ankony,...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics
Howard’s Indiana 3
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(logsheet by Jack Ankony,...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics

Howard’s Indiana 5 (IBHA.HCC.0057) 
(logsheet by Marisol Sanchez...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics

Howard’s Indiana 6 (IBHA.HCC.0059) 
(logsheet by Marisol Sanchez,...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics
Howard’s Indiana 7
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(logsheet by
 

Art...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics

Howard's Indiana about the three Van Dykes. Brothers Jerry and Dick and their uncle Ralph

(Notes by Blake Spillers, J450 Broadcast Media Analysis, Spring 2022 )

This video is a...

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"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics. Includes Service Club film footage
Title: Howard’s Indiana Service...

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Howard's Perspective 40th Wedding Anniversary

Howard's Perspective - Mayoral Race

Howard’s Perspective on Mayoral Race 

Video (1:35) 

Other identifier: IBHA.HCC.0030 

00:02 – video starts with woman...

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Notes by Amani Gates. J470 Broadcast Media Analysis 

Howard’s Perspective Retirement Series 

Video: S1 (2:01) & S2(1:15:00) 

Other:...

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Howard's Perspective on the end of World War II

Video (01:40) 
(Notes by Katherine Patterson, J470 Broadcast Media Analysis )

Howard Caldwell talks about the history of...

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News broadcast story about the life of Oliver, a pet dog

Howe High School Class of 1944 Presents its Golden Anniversary Reunion
Video (01:32:56)   
(Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021  )

00:03 Opens on...

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Indiana Broadcast Pioneers established 1980; Home at Indiana State Museum; Indiana Broadcast Pioneers National Hall of Fame; History broadcast in Indianapolis;
1st Inductee: Madelyn Pugh...

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A short biography on the members of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction of 2005:

James Baskett;
Hoagy Carmichael;
Mary Jane Croft;
Elmer Davis;

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Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame Banquet; Howard Caldwell's last news broadcast before his retirement; Howard Caldwell's Retirement Special: 35 years of making a difference

Indiana...

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Howard Caldwell is interviewed by Bill Hussung on Indiana Tonight;
Host/Producer: Bill Hussung;
Current Affairs Producer: Shelley Poston;
Directors: L A Douglass, E. Vincent...

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Indiana University Kokomo (no audio)
Video (01:18) 
(Notes by Katherine Patterson, J470 Broadcast Media Analysis)

B-roll of students and the buildings at Indiana University...

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Political talk show discussing Governor Mitch Daniels' current policies and policy proposals.

Producer: Jim Shella;
Director: Pete Kaiser;
Line Producer: Chris Wendel;

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Political talk show discussing local politics and the recent death of President Ronald Reagan.

Host/Producer: Jim Shella

Political talk show discussing Al Gore's visit to Indianapolis, Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, Evan Bayh's campaign tactic, and Janet Reno.

Producer/Host: Jim Shella;
Director:...

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Political talk show discussing Dick Lugar's controversial campaign adds in Iowa and New Hampshire, talking about nuclear terrorism, and other topics.

Producer: Jim Shella;
Director:...

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Political talk show discussing current events: a walkout at the local License Branch over low wages and Governor Evan Bayh's response to it. Also discussed: military centers closing in Indiana in...

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Historical documentary about living in Indianapolis, Indiana in the 1950s

Written and Produced by Dave Stoelk;
Executive Producer: Michael Atwood;
Videographer: Tim Swartz;

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An interview with Al Unser Sr.

Interview with jazz musician, Benny Goodman
Video (18:27) 
(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

This is a collection of interviews, B roll and the...

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Howard Caldwell interviews David Brinkley
Video (08:32) 
(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021) 

This is a video of Howard Caldwell doing an interview...

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Dr. john Gorand interviews Howard Caldwell, Sr. about his employment history and philosophy with business and advertising, while getting his portrait painted;

Howard C. Caldwell, chairman...

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Howard Caldwell travels to India to interview India's leader, Indira Gandhi

Howard Caldwell interviews Jerry Van Dyke. Includes a clip of Jerry on the Tonight Show
Video & Audio: (3:45) 

(Notes by Blake Spillers, J450 Broadcast Media Analysis, Spring...

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News report on the reopening of Irvington Theatre, renamed Irving Theatre

Howard Caldwell Reports from Irving Theater/Irving Theater 

Video: (6:46) 

Other Identifier:...

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Interview with Howard Caldwell, Sr.

(audio only)

Dr. john Gorand interviews Howard Caldwell, Sr. about his employment history and philosophy with business and advertising, while...

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Karachi Street Sounds Qureshi Interview on Fertilizers For Pakistan
Audio (29:37)  
(Notes by Cate Charron, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

There seems to be more...

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Larry King interviews Indiana's Richard Lugar on his decision to run for President of the United States; also discusses the progress with the O.J. Simpson trial;

Includes commentary...

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CNN covering the guilty verdict of Scott Peterson, the recent election victory for the Bush Administration, an unscheduled trip to the hospital for Vice President Dick Cheney, an update on the war...

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Looking Back on Mike Ahern (Ch. 8, H. Caldwell and Lugar speak). Channel 8 Television News. WISH-TV News
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Looking Back on Mike Ahern

Video (5:06)

Notes by Jessica...

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Home recording of Lugar Caldwell family summer party

Public affairs weekly television program. Topics discussed are U.S./NATO Bombing of Kosovo, tension between U.S. & China, and UN Damage

John McLaughlin;
Laura Silber, Financial...

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Public affairs weekly television program. Topics discussed are the upcoming 1996 election, balancing the budget, and other political issues

John McLaughlin;
Tony Snow, Detroit...

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A weekly political news/interview program. Topics include a Russian spy planting a bug on the same floor occupied by the Secretary of State, John McCain running against George W. Bush in race for...

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A weekly political news/interview program. Topics include the debate of trade with China, New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, and election season.

Tim Russert, Host;
William Daley,...

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Mike Ahern giving a short biography of Howard Caldwell

Mike Ahern on Howard Caldwell

Audio (1:47)

Notes by Jessica VanAllen

Synopsis: Here, Mike Ahern is talking...

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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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Interview with Bob Knight about growing up and his basketball coaching history with Indiana University
One on One With Bob Knight  
Video (29:15)  
(Notes by Ally Melnik,...

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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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One on One with Larry Bird  
Producer: Chris Myers;
Photographer: Tom Sisler & Mike Jensen
Video (13:25)  
(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History of Journalism, Fall...

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Interviews with Indiana Pacers Reggie Miller and comedian Jerry Van Dyke
One on One with Reggie Miller and Jerry Van Dyke 
Video (23:15) 
(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History of...

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Oral Biography of Howard Caldwell and his wife Lynn Caldwell

(Notes by Ally Melnik, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

00:00-:05 title screen 

00:09 video starts with...

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Howard Caldwell interviews his father, Howard Caldwell, Sr., president of Caldwell Advertising Agency Includes commercials made for radio, music and a radio drama story.

41st Press Club Inauguration

Howard Caldwell asks a question to Ronald Reagan in 1988

Video [with audio] (1:14) 
(Notes by Kamil Gut, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

Synopsis: This short video...

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A radio broadcast from 1955 discussing current events, such as the recovery of President Eisenhower's heart attack on August 25th, 1955 and the first World Series win for the Brooklyn Dodgers;

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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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Howard Caldwell reporting stories about issue in India: environmental, political, social
Reports from India, Howard Caldwell and Les Walden 
Audio (39:48)  
(Notes by Cate...

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Service Club Cut for Red Comm

Service Club Roast of Fred Heckman

Reporter at Adams Mark Hotel Interviews Howard and Lynn Caldwell

Written and Produced by Ken Montgomery;
Interviews Produced by Angela Gilmer;
Associate Producer: Steve Stoesz;
Videographers Alan Dhayer, Jeff Coats, Ken Montgomery, Adriana De...

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Family video of Scarborough swimming competition

Parts 1,2,4,5 & 6 of an original eight part series taking a look at the history of television, the communications medium, and how it has changed the lives of people around the world....

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Local news show discussing current events. Episode discusses Indianapolis Mayor, Stephen Goldsmith's recent changes to school system

Local news show discussing current events. Episode discusses safety security measures in the Indianapolis school system.

Includes contributions from:

Dr. Shirl Gilbert, IPS...

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Political news show discussing current events such as how to manage the budget surplus, cutting taxes, social programs & the trial of Theodore Kacynski.

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts,...

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Political news show discussing current events such as the search for biological weapons in Bagdad, the debate over science and fertility medication.

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts, ABC;

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

John Cochran, reporter;
George Will, ABC;
Sam Donaldson, ABC;
Cokie Roberts, ABC News;

With contributions...

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:
Tony Birtley, reporter;
Jack Smith, The White House, reporter;
Tony Cordesman, ABC News Military Analyst;
Cokie...

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ABC News Exclusive regarding Senator Trent Lott's apology for making comments showing support for Senator Strom Thurmond, who supported challenges to the Civil Rights Movement. The discussion...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include Hilary Clinton Campaign for president, shopping online & George W. Bush advisor.

Featuring:
George will, ABC;

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include Cuba/US custody battle and other global conflicts, and responses to the most recent republican debate for US President....

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Political news show discussing current events. Cokie Roberts interviews George W. Bush about his run for President; Al Gore announces his run for president

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts,...

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

George Will, ABC;
Morton Dean, ABC;
William Cohen, Secretary of Defense;
Senator Orrin Hatch, Chairman of...

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Retirement ceremony of Tony Hinkle, Butler University's basketball coach of 41 seasons

Tony Hinkle Retirement Game Feb. 1970
Video [with audio] (20:03)

(Notes by Kamil Gut,...

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

Guest Moderator: Martha Raddatz, ABC News

Mara Liasson, National Public Radio;
Tom Ricks, The Wall Street Journal;

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

Moderator: Ken Bode;

Panelists:
Robin Wright, Los Angeles Times;
John Harris, The Washington Post;
Gwen...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include: War in Iraq, weather tragedy in Haiti, U.S. presidential politics & fertility breakthroughs

Brian Ross, reporter, ABC...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include: early warning signs for potential shooters, converting vegetable oil for fuel, rocket launch failures and other stories.

Erin...

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Midday newscast. Topics include potential misuse of deadly force by Indianapolis police officer; Saddam Hussein's Call To Arms & local current events

Evening newscast. Topics include a police officer, James Davis, shot and killed at Butler University; presidential election, and other local and national current events

Midday newscast covering winter storm, politics, local news and world news

WRTV News celebrating 50 years. Howard Caldwell sits in for Diane Willis to report local news and current events.

Nightly newscast

Evening newscast
Title: WRTV 6 News 
Video: 28:23 
(Notes by Lauren Winnefeld, J470 Broadcast Media Analysis, Spring 2022 )

This clip is a newscast (both audio and...

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Nightly news cast

Early newscast with Howard Caldwell, Clyde Lee and weatherman, Bob McLain;
1983-11-14 Jack Edwards in Marion;
1983-11-07 "Howard's Indiana" about Gus Grissom

Partial news clip covering a controversial site of new landfill, Richard Lugar's input on local forrest management, a banned film about Muncie, Indiana, and the weather report with Bob McLain

Partial news clip covering a controversial plan for a new expansion on a corrections program, local Chess Championship Rally, and the weather report with Bob McLain. Includes a segment called,...

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Nightly newscast

WRTV 6 News at 10:00pm
Video (13:23)

(Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 )

Late night...

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Thanksgiving Newscast

WRTV 6 News at 5:00pm

5pm 11/24/1988 Thanksgiving newscast. Features stories on Feeding the Hungry volunteers, house explosion, Cholesterol, etc. Caldwell has...

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Evening news cast, including Richard Lugar's decision to run for president in the 1996 election; Includes Howard Caldwell's Perspective about the way people misuse the English language

WRTV...

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Howard Caldwell travels to Washington D.C. for the 1989 Inauguration of George H.W. Bush. Includes an interview with Vice President Dan Quayle
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WRTV News Presidential...

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This video is the 25th anniversary special for WTHI. Howard Caldwell and George Martin take audiences through the most important and memorable news stories, events, and changes in Terre Haute over...

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Personal video of a local World War II Tribute in 2009. Includes dance performances and recognition of local individuals who served in World War II.