Howard Caldwell
From producing his own neighborhood newspaper to his interview with Madame Gandhi to segments on WFBM/WRTV such as “Howard’s Indiana,” Howard Caldwell’s career in broadcast journalism was nothing short of legendary.
GROWING UP
Howard Caldwell was born July 18, 1925 in Irvington, Indiana, to Howard C. Caldwell, Sr., and Elsie Rebecca. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, he loved reading, writing and orating from an early age. Copies still survive of his weekly neighborhood newspaper – "The Weekly News" — produced with just a rubber stamp and an ink pad, sold for half a cent per issue. When it became too difficult to individually produce and stamp each issue, the young Caldwell took his passion to his high school newspaper.
Although Caldwell’s interest in print writing took root first, he found his passion for broadcast not long after. It was somewhat of a family affair — his father was an advertising executive and had collaborated with Weir Cook — an Indiana native and World War I combat ace — to produce a radio show for young listeners about airplanes. Caldwell’s father also took him to Cincinnati, Ohio, to watch the taping of a radio show.
"When I was a kid, I was a big radio listener," Caldwell said. "I was fascinated by the idea of radio. I was fascinated by the idea of working for a newspaper someday or maybe being in the broadcast business."
Caldwell Sr. played a significant role in his life by acting as an inspiration to pursue media. Working at an ad agency, Caldwell Sr. didn’t have much time to spend at home with his family; he was often the first to arrive and the last to leave work, even working additional hours on the weekends. However, the younger Caldwell noted his father’s hard work and dedication to the craft, commending his knack for building relationships as a marketing tool. Caldwell had one sister, Virginia, and three step-siblings, Ann Marcrum, Tom Lugar, and former United States Senator Richard Lugar.
EDUCATION
Caldwell graduated from Howe High School in 1944. Upon graduation, he entered the Navy and spent a year as a radio operator aboard a South Pacific minesweeper during World War II.
After being released from the service, he began his education. It took Caldwell a while to find the right fit, bouncing around schools for a while. He first attended Indiana University, where he majored in print journalism. The environment, he quickly discovered, did not seem right for him. He was unsuccessful in forming close connections socially, and the student body — only one-third of today’s total enrollment — felt too big.
Feeling lost and desiring something more, he went to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois for the summer of 1947. Northwestern introduced him to his first and only broadcast courses, but once again, Caldwell didn’t feel he fit in with the social scene of broadcasting there.
After that summer, Caldwell returned to IU to continue pursuing journalism. Yet again dissatisfied, Caldwell decided to transfer during the middle of his sophomore year and finally found what he was looking for at Butler University. Butler interested Caldwell for many reasons. He expressed excitement at the prospect of being taught by the well-known, highly-respected Butler faculty. Notably however, were his family’s ties to the institution: both of his parents and his sister, Virginia, were Butler alumni.
CAREER
Caldwell bounced around between the military, various jobs and colleges for a few years to find the right fit. His journey landed him first in Hagerstown, Indiana, where he worked at the weekly paper, the Exponent. After one year on the job, Howard was recalled to service during the Korean conflict and served at the Great Lakes Naval Base, north of Chicago, as editor of a newsletter. Caldwell considered The Exponent a good first job, but he did not return to the small town paper because was looking for a broadcasting job in a larger market.
Next, he was hired at WTHI in Terre Haute. Although Caldwell was initially hired as a reporter, he would later make the jump to broadcasting. When Caldwell first started in television broadcasting at WTHI, cameras with audio and visual recording abilities were not used. The two elements were recorded separately and then edited together, a major difference from the technologies used at the end of his career. Caldwell would go on to spend four years as news manager at WTHI before taking a job that would end up defining his career.
"I guess the one [change in broadcasting that's the most startling to me, and affected me the most, is the growth of the news," Caldwell said.
But his longest and perhaps most significant role began in 1959 when he was hired as the news editor at WFBM (now WRTV) by general manager Eldon Campbell in May 1959. This was the true start of a 35-year-long broadcasting career that saw him reporting across Indiana and even to the Far East. Much of Caldwell’s time at WFBM was spent producing newscasts that he anchored for early- and late-evening news shows. He also anchored two regular segments, one of which was called “Howard’s Perspective” and the other “Howard’s Indiana.”
“Howard’s Perspective,” offered commentaries about news happenings around the city and state. This segment saw him covering topics such as the Indianapolis 500, the end of World War II, local mayoral races and his relationship with Richard Lugar. Caldwell brought a calm, reassuring style to these broadcasts, providing viewers with a trusted face to give his two cents about the news.
Caldwell also anchored “Howard’s Indiana.” The series was a collection of short stories and interviews on local topics. Caldwell covered movie theater attendance following the popularization of home TV sets, the complex architecture of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, and the re-opening of a historic grist mill in Mansfield. These stories cover a range of lighter topics that featured some level of uniqueness or historical importance that made them compelling. The show centered on average Hoosiers with unique passions and stories, creating a kind of patchwork of reporting that functioned to exemplify Indiana through its people.
During his career, Caldwell also seized opportunities such as being the first American journalist to interview Madame Gandhi.
"I'd like to think that television's absorption into news and public affairs has enhanced the mind of the typical American," Caldwell said. "If you want to make the most of it, you can."
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Caldwell was honored with a multitude of accolades throughout his career — in 1978, the Indianapolis Press Club named him the first Newsman of the Year; Butler University gave him an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 1984, and he was named the Gold Circle Award winner by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2011.
Caldwell’s career wasn’t limited to television and broadcasting. Throughout his lifetime, he authored two books: Tony Hinkle, Coach for All Seasons and The Golden Age of Indianapolis Theatres. He also wrote the text for Indianapolis, a book of photography by Darryl Jones. Caldwell was married to his wife, Lynn, for 62 years, throughout which time they shared three children.
He was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 1991 and retired in 1994. He continued to contribute for a couple more years with occasional reports, such as perspectives and one-on-one interviews. Caldwell passed away Sept. 11, 2017, leaving behind a lasting legacy of community reporting in which he bore witness to the heart and personality of Indiana.
Christina Avery, Julia Pearl and "In the Public Interest"
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In 1965, Howard Caldwell was sent on a month-long assignment with photographer Les Walden to the Far East. He became the first American journalist to interview Indira Gandhi, India’s first female prime minister. Caldwell traveled to three countries in Asia on assignment from 1965 to 1966 including India, Pakistan and Vietnam. Caldwell had an interest […]
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Service Club Cut for Red Comm Howard Caldwell Collection |
[AI-Generated Summary] A retrospective look at a long-standing organization, likely a veteran-affiliated "service club," that has successfully transitioned its values from older members to a... |
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Reports from India, Howard Caldwell and Les Walden Howard Caldwell Collection |
196x |
Howard Caldwell reporting stories about issue in India: environmental, political, social |
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Rag to Bop: A Memoir of Indianapolis Jazz Howard Caldwell Collection |
1984 |
History of Jazz in Indianapolis Rag to Bop: A Memoir of Indianapolis Jazz Notes by Chloe Tod, Broadcast Media Analysis,... |
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Radio Broadcast Howard Caldwell Collection |
1955 |
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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Question of Ronald Reagan, A Howard Caldwell Collection |
1988-06 |
Howard Caldwell asks a question to Ronald Reagan in 1988 Video [with audio] (1:14) Synopsis: This short video... |
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41st Annual Indianapolis Press Club Inauguration Howard Caldwell Collection |
1974 |
[AI-Generated Summary] Documents the 41st Annual Indianapolis Press Club inauguration held in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrating the installation of broadcaster Howard Caldwell as the club's new... |
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People of Interest - Howard Caldwell interviews his father, Howard Caldwell, Sr. Howard Caldwell Collection |
unknown/unknown |
Howard Caldwell interviews his father, Howard Caldwell, Sr., president of Caldwell Advertising Agency Includes commercials made for radio, music and a radio drama story. |
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Oral Biography of Howard Caldwell Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
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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One on One with Larry Bird Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
One on One with Larry Bird |
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One on One with Reggie Miller and Jerry Van Dyke Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Interviews with Indiana Pacers Reggie Miller and comedian Jerry Van Dyke |
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One on One with John Mellencamp Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
Interview with John Mellencamp about his history of songwriting and his Indiana roots |
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One on One with Bob Knight Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Interview with Bob Knight about growing up and his basketball coaching history with Indiana University |
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Newscast and celebration of Howard's 25th year at The News Howard Caldwell Collection |
1984-05-01 |
News Director: Bob Gamble; |
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Mike Ahern Introduces Howard Caldwell at the Rotary Club Howard Caldwell Collection |
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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Lugar Caldwell Summer Party Howard Caldwell Collection |
1992-08-02 |
Home recording of Lugar Caldwell family summer party |
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Looking Back on Mike Ahern Howard Caldwell Collection |
2004 |
Looking Back on Mike Ahern (Ch. 8, H. Caldwell and Lugar speak). Channel 8 Television News. WISH-TV News Video (5:06) Notes by Jessica... |
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Karachi Street Sounds, Qureshi Interview Howard Caldwell Collection |
unknown/unknown |
Karachi Street Sounds Qureshi Interview on Fertilizers For Pakistan There seems to be more... |
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Interview with Jerry Van Dyke Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Howard Caldwell interviews Jerry Van Dyke. Includes a clip of Jerry on the Tonight Show (Notes by Blake Spillers, J450 Broadcast Media Analysis, Spring... |
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Irving Theatre Howard Caldwell Collection |
1987-11-20 |
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 Indira Gandhi Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
0:10: video starts of military marches in India? Has music and shows multiple scenes, 3-day festival celebrating freedom 01:10: Caldwell talks about prime minister and politics with scenes... |
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Interview with David Brinkley Howard Caldwell Collection |
1988 |
Howard Caldwell interviews David Brinkley This is a video of Howard Caldwell doing an interview... |
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Interview with Benny Goodman Howard Caldwell Collection |
198x |
Interview with jazz musician, Benny Goodman This is a collection of interviews, B roll and the... |
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Al Unser Jr. and Mayor Kinney Interview on Racing Traditions and Civil Rights Howard Caldwell Collection |
[AI-Generated Summary] This archival transcript contains two distinct segments: one focused on the legacy of the Unser racing family and another addressing racial tensions and police-community... |
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Indiana University Kokomo Howard Caldwell Collection |
196x |
Indiana University Kokomo (no audio) B-roll of students and the buildings at Indiana University... |
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Indiana Tonight Howard Caldwell Collection |
1988 |
Howard Caldwell is interviewed by Bill Hussung on Indiana Tonight; |
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Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame Banquet and Last Broadcast Howard Caldwell Collection |
1991 |
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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Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Presentation Howard Caldwell Collection |
2005 |
A short biography on the members of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction of 2005: James Baskett; |
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Indiana Broadcast Association Celebration of 50 Years Howard Caldwell Collection |
1998 |
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers established 1980; Home at Indiana State Museum; Indiana Broadcast Pioneers National Hall of Fame; History broadcast in Indianapolis; |
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Howe High School Class of 1944 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1994 |
Howe High School Class of 1944 Presents its Golden Anniversary Reunion 00:03 Opens on... |
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Howard Caldwell's Perspective: A Tribute to Oliver the Cocker Spaniel Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
[AI-Generated Summary] This broadcast segment features a poignant reflection by Howard regarding the life and passing of the family pet, a black and white spotted cocker spaniel named Oliver.... |
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Howard's Perspective Richard Lugar Howard Caldwell Collection |
1996 |
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 Perspective World War II Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
Howard's Perspective on the end of World War II Video (01:40) Howard Caldwell talks about the history of... |
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Howard's Perspective Retirement Series Howard Caldwell Collection |
1994 |
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 Indianapolis 500 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1990 |
Howard's Perspective on The Indianapolis 500 Video (1:53) On a news segment, Howard Caldwell expresses... |
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Howard's Perspective on Mayoral Race Howard Caldwell Collection |
1991 |
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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Howard's Perspective 40th Wedding Anniversary Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
Howard's Perspective 40th Wedding Anniversary |
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Howard's Indiana Service Club Howard Caldwell Collection |
1980/1994 |
"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics. Includes Service Club film footage |
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Howard's Indiana on the Van Dykes Howard Caldwell Collection |
1991 |
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 8 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1980/1994 |
"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics |
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Howard Caldwell's Retirement Dinner Howard Caldwell Collection |
1994 |
A home recording of the Howard Caldwell retirement celebration. |
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Howard Caldwell's 30th anniversary at Channel 6 News Howard Caldwell Collection |
1989 |
30th anniversary of Howard Caldwell's time with WRTV |
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Howard Caldwell's birthday party hosted by Channel 6 News Howard Caldwell Collection |
1993-07-16 |
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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Howard Caldwell with cameraman Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Howard Caldwell with cameraman |
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Howard Caldwell returns from India Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
Howard Caldwell returns from India in 1966 Howard Caldwell returns from India to multiple... |
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Howard Caldwell Retirement Special: 35 Years of Making a Difference Howard Caldwell Collection |
1994 |
Howard Caldwell's 1994 Retirement Special, celebrating 35 years with Channel 6. |
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Howard Caldwell on Silent Movies Howard Caldwell Collection |
198x |
[AI-Generated Summary] Features a series of man-on-the-street interviews conducted by a news crew as attendees arrive for a rare four-week screening of the silent film Wings. The program... |
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Howard Caldwell Interviews Soldier in Vietnam Howard Caldwell Collection |
1961/1975 |
Howard Caldwell Interviews Soldier in Vietnam Caldwell interviews an active soldier about... |
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Howard Caldwell Interviews Jim Gerard Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
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 Indira Gandhi Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
Howard Caldwell travels to India to interview India's leader, Indira Gandhi Video (25:27) |
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Howard Caldwell Interview with John Mellencamp Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
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 |
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Howard Caldwell inducted into Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Howard Caldwell Collection |
1991-10-17 |
Howard Caldwell inducted into Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. Synopsis: |
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Howard Caldwell in India, Man on the Street Interviews Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
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 giving presentation about India Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
Howard Caldwell giving presentation about India It is hard to know what is going on in this... |
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Howard Caldwell addressing Indianapolis Times Howard Caldwell Collection |
196x |
Howard Caldwell Addressing The Indianapolis Times (no audio) (Notes by Kamil Gut, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 ) Synopsis: This... |
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Hoosier History - The Tale of Irvington TV 16 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1993 |
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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Historic Preservation in Indiana Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Program narrated by Howard Caldwell; |
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Frances Farmer: Indiana Epilogue Howard Caldwell Collection |
1983 |
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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Final seconds of men's basketball game between Kokomo (68) vs Manuel (66) Howard Caldwell Collection |
1961 |
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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Film Dubs_66 minutes_Ch.6 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1950/1985 |
1963 Coliseum explosion coverage, Indianapolis; |
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Adventure, Music, and Public Policy: A "Fresh Air" and "Economic Review" Compilation Howard Caldwell Collection |
[AI-Generated Summary] Features a multifaceted broadcast including an interview with adventure writer Tim Cahill, who discusses his record-breaking 24-day journey from South America to Prudhoe Bay... |
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Dick Lugar Fitness Festival Howard Caldwell Collection |
198x |
Charity race and interview with Dick Lugar; [AI-Generated Summary] Captures a broadcast centered on a running event involving a Richard Lugar, who discusses the logistical and personal... |
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Dad and Mom in Remember Your First Time Howard Caldwell Collection |
199x |
Howard Caldwell with family and friends, participating in a live performance |
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Commercial Outtakes with the Caldwell family Howard Caldwell Collection |
196x |
Commercial outtakes with the Caldwell family |
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Compilation of home recordings of the Caldwell family Howard Caldwell Collection |
1955/1964 |
Intermittent audio signal Commercial outtakes; |
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Channel 8 at 11pm Howard Caldwell Collection |
2004-11-28 |
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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Channel 6 History Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966/1990 |
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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Caldwells Residential Relocation and the Impact on Family Life Howard Caldwell Collection |
1973 |
[AI-Generated Summary] Captures a candid moment during a residential move, detailing the physical and emotional toll of the process on a family. The speaker describes the chaotic nature of the... |
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Caldwell for President Howard Caldwell Collection |
1960/1970 |
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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Caldwell on how he got interview with Indira Gandhi Howard Caldwell Collection |
1966 |
Howard Caldwell discussing how he got an interview with Indira Gandhi Audio (1:43) Howard Caldwell... |
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Caldwell Christmas, A Howard Caldwell Collection |
1955 |
Howard Caldwell interviewing family members, including his wife, Helen, whom he married in 1955, his father, Howard, Sr., his mother, and others. |
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Butler Homecoming Howard Caldwell Collection |
196x |
Home recording of Butler Bulldogs homecoming parade and celebration; Butler University (no audio) Butler Homecoming_Silent Video (4:00) Other identifier :... |
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Bush Stadium Howard Caldwell Collection |
1996-07-03 |
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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Bloopers by Howard and Barbara Boyd Howard Caldwell Collection |
19xx |
Compilation of bloopers from Barbara Boyd and Howard Caldwell during the course of the news career |
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Bloopers Howard Caldwell Collection |
1959/1994 |
Bloopeers Notes by Nathan Previs, J450 History of Journalism, Fall 2021 00:05 Video... |
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Bill Wilson Roast Howard Caldwell Collection |
1979-08-10 |
Roast of William "Bill" Wilson, the first news producer for Channel 6 [AI-Generated Summary] Members of the Channel 6 news team held a roast to induct William "Bill" Wilson, the station’s... |
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Attucks Crowe and the "Big O" Howard Caldwell Collection |
1996 |
History of Basketball at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis. Attucks became High School State Champs in 1955, 1956. Includes: |
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Betty Hayes School of Dance - A Few of My Favorite Things Howard Caldwell Collection |
1997-06-07 |
Family video of school dance |
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Antique Auto Tour Howard Caldwell Collection |
1991 |
Indiana Antique Auto Tour hosted by Howard Caldwell & Kevin Gregory Producer/Director/Writer: Sheila Walterhouse; |
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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: |
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50 Years Together Howard Caldwell Collection |
1999 |
Howard Caldwell hosts a news special celebrating 50 years of news on Channel 6 Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener; |
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50 years on the air with Channel 6 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1995 |
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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40 Years Together Making a Difference Howard Caldwell Collection |
1989 |
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; |
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25th Anniversary Tribute at Channel 6 Howard Caldwell Collection |
1984 |
Howard Caldwell's 25th anniversary at WRTV, Channel 6 00:09 Starts out with some guy and... |
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