Indiana Broadcast History Archive

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

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

The Fox Stake is one of the biggest events in harness racing and the channel 6 team tackles the coverage of the event. The Indiana State Fair event is in the 62nd running of the event. The event's...

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Producers: Kurt Swadener & Jim Bowden;
Directors: Don Baker & Ken Scheidler;
Photographers: David Sauls, Steve Denny, Tom Sisler, Jim Simmons, Michele Morrisey Burgad & Mike Grimes;

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Skyconcert '89 Producer: Rick Cummings;
Promotion Coordinator: Jerianne Minnich;
Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;

Photographers: Jim Simmons & Dave Schmiedel;
Production...

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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.

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 (master)

Producer: Howard Caldwell & Anne Seidler;
Editor: Mike Jensen;
Writer: Anne Seidler;
Photographer: Mike Jensen & Steve Brenneman;
Post...

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Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Historian/Host: Howard Caldwell;
Writer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Mike Jensen & Steve Brennemanl;
Editor: Mike Jensen;
Post...

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A program showing historical footage of past Indianapolis 500 races

A program showcasing the footage and stories of previous Indy 500 great racers and cars. Racers on showcase are Roger Penskey and Andy Granatelli. This is followed by a segment about a car...

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The opening cinematic to the Channel 6 sports segment covering how and why the Indy 500 cars are made the way they are.

A series of interviews going in depth into the ways the cars work and why they are built that way, along with how confident some racers are thanks to their vehicles.

A preview into the 1995 Indianapolis 500 and the teams racing within it. A big focus is placed on the Penske team due to their long history of winning along with the news that their engine of...

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This is a repeat from the other Are you Ready for This video. This is just the second half of that video.

Host: Shane Hollett;
Curator of Collections: Julian Duval;
Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Photographer: Steve Everitt;
Post...

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WRTV 1" Productions
Indianapolis Indiana

Host: Shane Hollett;
Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Director of Zoological & Botanical Collections: Julian Duval;

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Written and directed by Kurt Swadener

First game: Indiana Hoosiers vs Louisville Cardinals
Second game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Kentucky Wildcats

Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;

Photographer/Editor: Jim...

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A comedic parody documentary that delves into the workings and attitudes of the largest news networks in Indianapolis featuring a series of comedic falls, musical failures, a massive amount of...

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Bob McLain Sendoff & promos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1:35-2:32) Credits play. (2:33-5:20) Engineers Nev Reiners, Joe Miller, and Don Cummins begin their work to uncover the potential of the diesel engine, with the deadline being the 1952 Indy 500...

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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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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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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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Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;

Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Writer: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographers: Dave Schmiedel & Steve Everitt;
Post Production: Paul...

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Producer/Director/Writer: Kurt Swadener;

Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Photographers: Dave Schmiedel, Paul Chiodo & Steve Denny;
Graphics: Kirk Preuschl & Gary Terhune;

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Produced and Directed by: Kurt Swadener;
Writers: Tom Carnegie, Ken Double, Brian Hammons & Kurt Swadener;

Photographers: Greg Williams & Jim Simmons;
Editors: Greg Williams,...

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Director of Harness Racing: Bruce Walkup;
First Assistant: Dave Ricks;
Track Announcer: Carl Becker;

Production Crew
Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Directors: Doug Valmore...

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A memorial to the September 11, 2001 attacks

This is a preview of the 1990 Indiana state fair presented by Channel 6 news. Some of the events previewed include: professional wrestling, cattle shows, square dancing, the farmers day parade,...

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Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;
Writer: Kurt M. Swadener;
Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Graphics: Jeff Hopler;
Post Production: Paul Roehm;
State Fair...

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For WRTV Indianapolis:
Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Jim Simmons & Dave Schmiedel;
Writers: Kurt Swadener & Jim Simmons;
Post Production: Paul Roehm;

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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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Indianapolis 500 Highlights

Producers: Kurt Swadener & Jim Bowdon;

Directors: Don Baker & Ken Scheidler;

Photographers: David Sauls, Steve Denny, Tom Sisler, Michele Morrisey Burgad & Mike Grimes;

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Producers: Kurt Swadener, Jim Bowden & Chris Ramsay;

Directors: Don Baker & Dan Overleese;
Photographers: Mike Jensen, Jim Simmons, Tom Sisler, Bob Sprouls, Dave Schmiedel & Kevin...

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Producers: Kurt Swadener, Jim Bowdon & Chris Ramsey;

Directors: Don Baker & Dan Overleese;

Photographers: Mike Jensen, Jim Simmons, Tom Sisler, Bob Sprouls, Dave Schmiedel & Kevin...

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Director: Kurt Swadener;

A quick snapshot review into the workings of Channel 6 news and their coverage of the Indy 500 event. The snapshot includes footage of several other programs made by the team, not just the Indy...

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WRTV 1" Productions
Indianapolis, Indiana
1988 Indianapolis 500 Presentation

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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Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;

Director: Tammy Strass;
Technical Director: Keith A. Hill;
Audio: John Winningham & Lance Yoder;
Video Control: Tom Renner, Steve Russell...

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Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 3 & 4;

Producer: Kurt Swadener;

Photographer/Editor: Dave Schmiedel & Jim Simmons;
Post Production: Dave Schmiedel;
Production...

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Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 4;

Producer: Kurt Swadener;

Director: Ken Scheidler;
Technical Director: Cari Parrish;
Audio: Lance Yoder;
Camera: Paul...

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Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;

Director: Anne Lewon Seidler;
Technical Director: Theresa Malaby;
Audio: John Winningham & Mike Reeves;
Video Control: Tom Renner, Steve...

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Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Director: Tammy Strass;

Videographer: Jim Simmons;
Production Assistants: John Bradberry & Vicki Priest;
Engineering Manager: Dick Pratt;

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Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Director: Tammy Strass;

Videographer: Jim Simmons;
Production Assistants: Robert Baker & Dessa Samardzija;
Technical Director: Keith A. Hill;

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A recap of the 1996 Indianapolis 500

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;

Directors: Don Baker & Ann Seidler;
Sports Producer: John Dearth;
Engineering: Steve Schmidy & Lee Smith;
Photographers: Dave Schmiedel...

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An annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon

Producer & Director: Kurt Swadener;
Host: Clem Davis;
Writer: Kurt Swadener;

Photographers: Dave Schmiedel, Jim Simmons, Ron Estep, Henry Anderson & Gary Terhune;
Editors:...

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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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A service announcement speaking out against smoking, drinking, or other irresponsible behaviors while pregnant, showcasing the possible end results of such behavior.

The MDA Telethon hosted by Jerry Lewis is a Telethon dedicated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Telethon includes a number of special guests, fun events, and a great deal of people...

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A continuation of the 1990 Jerry Lewis Telethon. This is the final 20 minutes of the program where they attempt to make a massive push to get a final 50 thousand dollars to reach their total goal...

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Monday Night Mania is dedicated to covering the fans and atmosphere before the football game that happens on Monday night. This time the Colts play against the Giants and the atmosphere is against...

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Producer/Director: Kurt M. Swadener;
Writer: Kurt M. Swadener;

Photographer/Editor: Jim Simmons;
Photographers: Steve Everitt, Dave Schmiedel & Mike Grimes;
Casting:...

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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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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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The grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Indianapolis, Indiana, took place on July 7, 1997. However, the Indianapolis Planet Hollywood filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy two years later and...

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Footage of the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Indianapolis

Produced & Directed by: Kurt Swadener;
Writers: Tom Carnegie, Chris Allen, Brian Hammons, Ken Double & Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Bill Shomo & Greg Williams;
Editors: Bill...

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A collection of summaries for the 1987 Indy 500 race qualification days. A focus of these summaries is the new records set by the racers and who maintains their position in the race line up at 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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Track Side 6 host Ed Sorenson and driving expert Bobby Rahal break down the second day of qualifications for the 1990 Indy 500, focusing the attitudes people are taking to the impressive but not...

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Day 3 of the 1990 Indy 500 qualifications, focusing on some of the big racing names that were poised to make their mark on the track line up. Some racers stepping forward for this qualification...

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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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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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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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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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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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Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Producers: Don Baker & Jim Kimsey;
Directors: Don Baker & Anne Seidler;
Technical Director: Steve Schmidt;
Audio: Lance Yoder;

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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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"30 Minute Special"

Miracle Makeover

Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Dave Schmiedel & Jim Simmons;
Editor: Paul Roehm;
Production Assistant: Nell Glover;
Production Manager: Dave Goff;

Produced by: Rick Cummings;
Promotion Coordinator: Jerianne Minnich;
International Fireworks: Bob Casse;

WRTV
Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Photographers: Dave...

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Multiple "Indianapolis" graphics;

Also includes multiple Dr. Tavel commercials

An opening introduction to the Indianapolis 500 race, covering some of the highest and lowest points in the history of the race. The program then covers some of the opening ceremonies and the...

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

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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Produced by: Joie Albrecht & Scott Garen;

Directed by: Scott Garen;

Written by: Pacy Markman, Jack Weinstein & James Hall;

Associate Producers: Jay Levey & Jeff Moss;

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Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Directors: Doug Valmore & Anne Le Won Seidler;

Technical Directors: Tom Renner & Cari Parrish;
Audio: Tim Boling & Mike Reeves;
Camera: Dave...

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Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Photographer: Steve Brenneman;
Graphics: Brent Weisheit;
Make-up: Carol Scheidler;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Technical Director: Ron Estep;
Photographer: Steve Brenneman;

Kurt Swadener: Executive Producer;
Ed Foss: Photographer Editor;
Dave Schmiedel: Technical Director;
Steve Brenneman; Jib Camera;
Brent Weisheit: Graphics;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Technical Director: Ron Estep;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;
Graphics: Brent Weisheit;
Make-up: Carol...

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Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Technical Director: Ron Estep;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;
Graphic Design: Kirk Preuschl;
Make-up:...

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Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Photographer: Steve Brenneman;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;
Technical Director: Ron Estep;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;
Techical Director: Ron Estep;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;
Photographer: Jason Scheuer;

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Photographer Editor: Don Foss;
Technical Director: Ron Estep;
Jib Camera: Steve Brenneman;

Services at the 2nd Presbyterian Church

The first half is a biography dedicated to a man named Jim Clark. Jim was a man from Scotland who grew to become a world racing champion and Indy 500 winner nicknamed the Flying Scot. After...

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Executive Producer: Steve Hinkle;
Produced & Directed: Kurt Swadener & Don Baker;
Assistant Producers: Bob McLain & David James;
Host: Ken Nelson;
Technical Director: Keith...

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WRTV Productions
Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis on the Mark
Reel: 5
Air Date: 3/6/87
Posted: 3/5/87

Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener
Photographers:...

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Producers: Ray Bredmann & Bill Skroko;
Directors: Don Baker & Kurt Swadener;
Studio Managers: Harold Stevenson, Vicki Priest, Kevin Caraher, Linda Bucy & Grant Lukenbill;

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Reel 37

A game of touch football, with no recognized names and no details about who recorded it or who the players are.

Channel 6 and Channel 8 go head to head in an informal football game for 35 minutes. The remaining 27 minutes are taken up by old recording of a movie.

A close showcase of the Indy 500 race track from the perspective of the car alongside a brief view from the team of a racer pulling back into the pit.

The crew of Trackside discuss the times and speeds of the Indy 500 racers along with interviewing some of the standout competitors over the course of multiple days. Over the course of those days...

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