Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Kurt Swadener Collection

Title Station Date Aired Description
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kurt Swadener Collection
2001-03-16

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis, with contributions from Governor Frank O'Bannon, & Mayor Bart Peterson. Also includes evening news.

Title
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-03-16
Description

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis, with contributions from Governor Frank O'Bannon, & Mayor Bart Peterson. Also includes evening news.

"Cool" Trackside Crew
Kurt Swadener Collection
1986-05

(1:07-5:53) Ed Sorensen covers Indianapolis 500 qualifications, Indianapolis Colts;
(5:55-22:29) B-roll and footage of a football story

Title
"Cool" Trackside Crew
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1986-05
Description

(1:07-5:53) Ed Sorensen covers Indianapolis 500 qualifications, Indianapolis Colts;
(5:55-22:29) B-roll and footage of a football story

40 Years Together Making a Difference
Kurt Swadener Collection
1989

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

Title
40 Years Together Making a Difference
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1989
Description

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

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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50 Years Together #2 "The Evolution of 6 News"
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
50 Years Together #2 "The Evolution of 6 News"
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
500 Flashbacks
Kurt Swadener Collection
198x

A program showing historical footage of past Indianapolis 500 races

Title
500 Flashbacks
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
198x
Description

A program showing historical footage of past Indianapolis 500 races

6 News Extreme Sports Tuesdays
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
6 News Extreme Sports Tuesdays
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Backstage With Miss Saigon
Kurt Swadener Collection
1997

Written and directed by Kurt Swadener

Title
Backstage With Miss Saigon
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1997
Description

Written and directed by Kurt Swadener

Backstage with the Phantom of the Opera
Kurt Swadener Collection
1996-01-10
Title
Backstage with the Phantom of the Opera
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1996-01-10
Celebration of Lights Dubbing Master
Kurt Swadener Collection
1996-11-29

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Celebration of Lights Dubbing Master
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1996-11-29
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2005-11-24

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2005-11-24
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2000

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2000
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
1999-11-25

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999-11-25
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2004-11-26

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2004-11-26
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
1999-12-25

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999-12-25
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2000-11-24

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2000-11-24
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2001-11-23

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-11-23
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2002

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2002
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights
Kurt Swadener Collection
2003

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2003
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights - Clean
Kurt Swadener Collection
1999-12-25

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights - Clean
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999-12-25
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights "Clean Feed Master"
Kurt Swadener Collection
2001-11-23

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights "Clean Feed Master"
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-11-23
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Circle of Lights 1999 - Clean
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Circle of Lights 1999 - Clean
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Circle of Lights 2003 - clean feed
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Circle of Lights 2003 - clean feed
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Circle of Lights-Clean Feed
Kurt Swadener Collection
2002

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Title
Circle of Lights-Clean Feed
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2002
Description

Circle of Lights annual Christmas celebration; Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener

Clyde and Diane "Farewell"
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Clyde and Diane "Farewell"
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Fittipaldi
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990-05-16
Title
Fittipaldi
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990-05-16
Fittipaldi
Kurt Swadener Collection
1990-05-03

Story of Fittipaldi at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Writer: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographers: Dave...

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Title
Fittipaldi
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1990-05-03
Description

Story of Fittipaldi at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Writer: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographers: Dave...

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Hoosiers Unite One Voice of Hope
Kurt Swadener Collection
2001-09-14

A memorial to the September 11, 2001 attacks

Title
Hoosiers Unite One Voice of Hope
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-09-14
Description

A memorial to the September 11, 2001 attacks

Indianapolis 500 Race Wrap-up
Kurt Swadener Collection
1996

A recap of the 1996 Indianapolis 500

Title
Indianapolis 500 Race Wrap-up
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1996
Description

A recap of the 1996 Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Scenics 1200-ICVA
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Indianapolis Scenics 1200-ICVA
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon Final
Kurt Swadener Collection
1999

An annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon

Title
Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon Final
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1999
Description

An annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon

Johnny Carson Drives Turbine (edited piece from the Tonight Show)
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Johnny Carson Drives Turbine (edited piece from the Tonight Show)
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Leukemia Telethon
Kurt Swadener Collection
1984-08-20

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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Title
Leukemia Telethon
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1984-08-20
Description

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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Opening Day at the Track
Kurt Swadener Collection
1983

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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Title
Opening Day at the Track
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1983
Description

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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P. S. Dump Your Boyfriend "This Ride"
Kurt Swadener Collection
1988-03-14
Title
P. S. Dump Your Boyfriend "This Ride"
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1988-03-14
Planet Hollywood Grand Opening
Kurt Swadener Collection
1997-07-21

Footage of the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Indianapolis

Title
Planet Hollywood Grand Opening
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1997-07-21
Description

Footage of the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Indianapolis

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
unknown/unknown
Title
RTV Rockin Indy
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
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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Samantha's House Program Master
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Samantha's House Program Master
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Samantha's House Special
Kurt Swadener Collection
2005
Title
Samantha's House Special
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2005
Saturday 6pm News
Kurt Swadener Collection
2001-05
Title
Saturday 6pm News
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2001-05
Sen. Robert F Kennedy-MLK announcement
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
Sen. Robert F Kennedy-MLK announcement
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Sound, Graphic elements for Indianapolis
Kurt Swadener Collection
199x

Multiple "Indianapolis" graphics;

Also includes multiple Dr. Tavel commercials

Title
Sound, Graphic elements for Indianapolis
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
199x
Description

Multiple "Indianapolis" graphics;

Also includes multiple Dr. Tavel commercials

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kurt Swadener Collection
2002-03-15

A celebration of St. Patrick's Day with footage of the 2002 parade

Title
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2002-03-15
Description

A celebration of St. Patrick's Day with footage of the 2002 parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2002
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2002
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
Sunday 5pm News
Kurt Swadener Collection
2002-05-12
Title
Sunday 5pm News
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2002-05-12
The Colts Insider "Week 14"
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider "Week 14"
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #10
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #10
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #11
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #11
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #12
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #12
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #13
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #13
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #15
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #15
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #16
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #16
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #17
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #17
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #2
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #2
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #3
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #3
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #4
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #4
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #6
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #6
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #7
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #7
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown
The Colts Insider Show #8
Kurt Swadener Collection
unknown/unknown
Title
The Colts Insider Show #8
Collection
Kurt Swadener Collection
Date Aired
unknown/unknown