Indiana Broadcast History Archive

David Goodnow

David Goodnow’s first job in radio as a reporter, air personality and salesman was at WAKO-AM/FM in 1959 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. In 1961, he came to WAOV-FM in Vincennes, Indiana. He was a news anchor at WTVW-TV in Evansville, Indiana, and WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana. He then served as one of the original CNN Headline News anchor-editors for 18 years. Goodnow helped sign on the first educational TV (now PBS) station, WVUT-TV, in Indiana.

Indiana Broadcast Pioneers

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Title Station Date Aired Description
News Center 10
Lori Bullerdick Collection
1981

Covering local news

Title
News Center 10
Collection
Lori Bullerdick Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981
Description

Covering local news

Eye on the Valley; News stories from Newscenter 10
Lori Bullerdick Collection
1980

(00:00-09:12) Eugene V. Debs mural

News stories from Newscenter 10
(09:13-11:28): Large drug bust in Terre Haute;
(11:29-13:28): Drug raids story continues;
(13:29-15:08)...

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Title
Eye on the Valley; News stories from Newscenter 10
Collection
Lori Bullerdick Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1980
Description

(00:00-09:12) Eugene V. Debs mural

News stories from Newscenter 10
(09:13-11:28): Large drug bust in Terre Haute;
(11:29-13:28): Drug raids story continues;
(13:29-15:08)...

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CNN Headline News
Ken Owen Collection
1984-11-21

In the mid-1980s, some local television stations ran CNN Headline News during the overnight hours when those stations didn't have any programming. In this case WTHR in Indianapolis is running CNN...

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Title
CNN Headline News
Collection
Ken Owen Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1984-11-21
Description

In the mid-1980s, some local television stations ran CNN Headline News during the overnight hours when those stations didn't have any programming. In this case WTHR in Indianapolis is running CNN...

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WTHI-TV Newscast Open
Mike Conway Collection
1982-05

WTHI-TV 3-second ID and Newscast open with music.
Greg Baker, News Director voices the open
comes out to 2-shot of anchors David Goodnow and Karen Rariden

Title
WTHI-TV Newscast Open
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Date Aired
1982-05
Description

WTHI-TV 3-second ID and Newscast open with music.
Greg Baker, News Director voices the open
comes out to 2-shot of anchors David Goodnow and Karen Rariden

WTHI-TV 28th Birthday
Mike Conway Collection
1982-07-22

WTHI-TV
Anchor: David Goodnow

Short piece on 28th anniversary that day of the launch of WTHI-TV. Still pictures from the early years, including photos of Harry Frey, Wayne Jenkins,...

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Title
WTHI-TV 28th Birthday
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-07-22
Description

WTHI-TV
Anchor: David Goodnow

Short piece on 28th anniversary that day of the launch of WTHI-TV. Still pictures from the early years, including photos of Harry Frey, Wayne Jenkins,...

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Vigo County Zoning Meeting
Mike Conway Collection
1982-07-14

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Bob Sabo, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

Vigo County Plan Commission pubilc hearing on a proposed zoning change.
Heated debate...

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Title
Vigo County Zoning Meeting
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-07-14
Description

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Bob Sabo, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

Vigo County Plan Commission pubilc hearing on a proposed zoning change.
Heated debate...

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Vacation Burglary Prevention, Terre Haute, WTHI
Mike Conway Collection
1981-06-19

WTHI. David Goodnow Anchor. Tips on how to keep your house from being burglarized while you are on vacation. Interview with Sgt. Jerry Hawk of the Terre Haute Police Department. Video of officer...

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Title
Vacation Burglary Prevention, Terre Haute, WTHI
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-06-19
Description

WTHI. David Goodnow Anchor. Tips on how to keep your house from being burglarized while you are on vacation. Interview with Sgt. Jerry Hawk of the Terre Haute Police Department. Video of officer...

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Terre Haute Parks Dept & Housing Authority
Mike Conway Collection
1982-07-14

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Karen Rariden, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

Terre Haute Housing Authority is having money problems so Terre Haute Parks Dept. is...

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Title
Terre Haute Parks Dept & Housing Authority
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-07-14
Description

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Karen Rariden, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

Terre Haute Housing Authority is having money problems so Terre Haute Parks Dept. is...

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Sullivan Co. Hitt Murder Trial
Mike Conway Collection
1982-05-24

WTHI-Tv
Karen Rariden, David Goodnow anchors
Ken Marshall, reporter/intern

Murder trial of Roger Hitt, accused of shooting John Goodrich the previous year.
Allegedly,...

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Title
Sullivan Co. Hitt Murder Trial
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-05-24
Description

WTHI-Tv
Karen Rariden, David Goodnow anchors
Ken Marshall, reporter/intern

Murder trial of Roger Hitt, accused of shooting John Goodrich the previous year.
Allegedly,...

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Salvation Army Disaster Preparedness, Terre Haute, WTHI
Mike Conway Collection
1981-06-18

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor. Terre Haute Salvation Army has a new emergency truck to help in times of disaster. It is also working with amateur radio people to get out the word if there's an...

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Title
Salvation Army Disaster Preparedness, Terre Haute, WTHI
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-06-18
Description

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor. Terre Haute Salvation Army has a new emergency truck to help in times of disaster. It is also working with amateur radio people to get out the word if there's an...

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Ramsey/Eisele Tribute Video
Mike Conway Collection
1982-08

Tribute video produced for sportscaster Bob Ramsey and anchor/reporter George Eisele when they left WTHI-TV in July 1982.
Video from newscasts and bloopers featuring Ramsey, Eisele and the...

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Title
Ramsey/Eisele Tribute Video
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-08
Description

Tribute video produced for sportscaster Bob Ramsey and anchor/reporter George Eisele when they left WTHI-TV in July 1982.
Video from newscasts and bloopers featuring Ramsey, Eisele and the...

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PM Magazine feature on WTHI-TV anchor David Goodnow
Mike Conway Collection
1982-05

PM Magazine on WTHI-TV profile of WTHI-TV anchor David Goodnow

Starts out with reporter outside of WTHI AM/FM/TV building on Ohio St.
David Goodnow Walking to 2nd floor elevator,...

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Title
PM Magazine feature on WTHI-TV anchor David Goodnow
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-05
Description

PM Magazine on WTHI-TV profile of WTHI-TV anchor David Goodnow

Starts out with reporter outside of WTHI AM/FM/TV building on Ohio St.
David Goodnow Walking to 2nd floor elevator,...

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News Open and Terre Haute KOA Campground Murder
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-30

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI Newscenter 10 News Open and lead story, Stabbing murder at Terre Haute KOA Campground.
Exclusive coverage. Man named Thomas Lawicky (sp?) from Toledo Ohio...

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Title
News Open and Terre Haute KOA Campground Murder
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-30
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI Newscenter 10 News Open and lead story, Stabbing murder at Terre Haute KOA Campground.
Exclusive coverage. Man named Thomas Lawicky (sp?) from Toledo Ohio...

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News Open and Lyford Train Derailment
Mike Conway Collection
1981-08-12

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. 3-second CBS "Looking Good" ID
WTHI News Open
Lead story: Train derailment near Lyford, Indiana, west of US 41.
23 L&N cars and two engines...

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Title
News Open and Lyford Train Derailment
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-08-12
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. 3-second CBS "Looking Good" ID
WTHI News Open
Lead story: Train derailment near Lyford, Indiana, west of US 41.
23 L&N cars and two engines...

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Motorcycle Safety Test, Terre Haute, WTHI
Mike Conway Collection
1981-06-29

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Motorcycle drivers will soon have to take an extra test to get their license as part of a statewide effort at safety. Indiana State University is offering...

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Title
Motorcycle Safety Test, Terre Haute, WTHI
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-06-29
Description

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Motorcycle drivers will soon have to take an extra test to get their license as part of a statewide effort at safety. Indiana State University is offering...

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Meadows School Kids in Court
Mike Conway Collection
1982-05

WTHI-TV,
Anchors David Goodnow and Karen Rariden
Terre Haute's Meadows School 6th graders learn about how police and courts work with a pretend case of vandalism at the school.

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Title
Meadows School Kids in Court
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Date Aired
1982-05
Description

WTHI-TV,
Anchors David Goodnow and Karen Rariden
Terre Haute's Meadows School 6th graders learn about how police and courts work with a pretend case of vandalism at the school.

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ISU New Civil Defense Siren
Mike Conway Collection
1981-08-18

David Goodnow, anchor
Lori Bullerdick, photographer
WTHI. Indiana State University is installing a new emergency warning system with a siren on the roof of Gillum Hall. It will help...

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Title
ISU New Civil Defense Siren
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-08-18
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
Lori Bullerdick, photographer
WTHI. Indiana State University is installing a new emergency warning system with a siren on the roof of Gillum Hall. It will help...

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Indiana Coal Problems, WTHI
Mike Conway Collection
1981-06-30

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Indiana coal is concerned because the Reagan administration wants to get rid of the requirement for scrubbers for new power plants in the Clean Air Act. Indiana...

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Title
Indiana Coal Problems, WTHI
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-06-30
Description

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Indiana coal is concerned because the Reagan administration wants to get rid of the requirement for scrubbers for new power plants in the Clean Air Act. Indiana...

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Hot Weather
Mike Conway Collection
1982-07-05

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Anne Ryder, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

One of the hottest days of the year in Terre Haute. Video of demolition crew at 9th and Wabash...

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Title
Hot Weather
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-07-05
Description

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow, anchor
Anne Ryder, reporter
Mike Conway, photographer

One of the hottest days of the year in Terre Haute. Video of demolition crew at 9th and Wabash...

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Honey Creek Square Expansion
Mike Conway Collection
1981-08-05

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Terre Haute's mall, Honey Creek Square, has a ceremony to mark the addition of J.C. Penney's, which moved from Meadows Center. This is the fourth department store...

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Title
Honey Creek Square Expansion
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-08-05
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Terre Haute's mall, Honey Creek Square, has a ceremony to mark the addition of J.C. Penney's, which moved from Meadows Center. This is the fourth department store...

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Fourth of July Celebration, WTHI
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-03

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Lighthearted look at July 4th celebrations.
Interview with World War I veteran Noah Cofer
music: Johnny Horton, "Johnny Freedom"
Mike Conway,...

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Title
Fourth of July Celebration, WTHI
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-03
Description

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
Lighthearted look at July 4th celebrations.
Interview with World War I veteran Noah Cofer
music: Johnny Horton, "Johnny Freedom"
Mike Conway,...

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Conway Library Tape 04
Mike Conway Collection
1982

Conway Library Tape Four
Log Sheet/metadata

Many of the video clips here are already available in this archive as individual entries.

Tape log from 11/22

(Part One)

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Title
Conway Library Tape 04
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982
Description

Conway Library Tape Four
Log Sheet/metadata

Many of the video clips here are already available in this archive as individual entries.

Tape log from 11/22

(Part One)

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Clay County Schools New Buildings
Mike Conway Collection
1982-06-14

WTHI-TV
Public hearing for a Clay County Schools Building project. New consolidated high school for Brazil, Staunton and also improvements to Clay City High School. Price tag could be...

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Title
Clay County Schools New Buildings
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-06-14
Description

WTHI-TV
Public hearing for a Clay County Schools Building project. New consolidated high school for Brazil, Staunton and also improvements to Clay City High School. Price tag could be...

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Clay County Plane Crash
Mike Conway Collection
1982-06-09

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow & George Eisele, anchors
Update on a fatal plane crash near Center Point, IN in Clay County. Two people died and the station showed raw nighttime video from the...

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Title
Clay County Plane Crash
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-06-09
Description

WTHI-TV
David Goodnow & George Eisele, anchors
Update on a fatal plane crash near Center Point, IN in Clay County. Two people died and the station showed raw nighttime video from the...

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Bob Ramsey sign-off
Mike Conway Collection
1982-07

WTHI-TV

Sportscaster Bob Ramsey signs off for the last time on WTHI-TV as he ends his sportscast and tosses back to anchor David Goodnow.

Title
Bob Ramsey sign-off
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1982-07
Description

WTHI-TV

Sportscaster Bob Ramsey signs off for the last time on WTHI-TV as he ends his sportscast and tosses back to anchor David Goodnow.

Air Traffic Controllers Strike
Mike Conway Collection
1981-08-04

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Second day of national Air Traffic Controllers strike. Few delays at Terre Haute's Hulman Field airport. More people turning to buses and Amtrak.
Interview...

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Title
Air Traffic Controllers Strike
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-08-04
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Second day of national Air Traffic Controllers strike. Few delays at Terre Haute's Hulman Field airport. More people turning to buses and Amtrak.
Interview...

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"Legends of the Valley," series, Part 2: A Face in the Wall
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-14

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI-TV 2nd part of a six-part series on ghost stories and legends in the Wabash Valley.
This involves an old stone wall on Fruitridge Avenue in Southeast Terre...

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Title
"Legends of the Valley," series, Part 2: A Face in the Wall
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-14
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI-TV 2nd part of a six-part series on ghost stories and legends in the Wabash Valley.
This involves an old stone wall on Fruitridge Avenue in Southeast Terre...

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"Legends of the Valley," Part 5: The Preston House
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-17

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Fifth of six-part series on Legends of the Wabash Valley. The Preston House was one of the oldest houses in the Terre Haute area. According to the legend, the...

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Title
"Legends of the Valley," Part 5: The Preston House
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-17
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Fifth of six-part series on Legends of the Wabash Valley. The Preston House was one of the oldest houses in the Terre Haute area. According to the legend, the...

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"Legends of the Valley," Part 4: Spook Light Hill
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-16

*Bad video at the start of tape.
David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Part 4 of six-part series on ghost stories of the Wabash Valley. This is about Spook Light Hill in Clay County. The legend...

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Title
"Legends of the Valley," Part 4: Spook Light Hill
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-16
Description

*Bad video at the start of tape.
David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI. Part 4 of six-part series on ghost stories of the Wabash Valley. This is about Spook Light Hill in Clay County. The legend...

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"Legends of the Valley," Part 1: Highland Lawn
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-13

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
"Legends of the Wabash Valley." First of six-part series.
Two folklore legends from Highland Lawn cemetery in Terre Haute
Sheets mausoleum. Legend has...

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Title
"Legends of the Valley," Part 1: Highland Lawn
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-13
Description

WTHI, David Goodnow, anchor
"Legends of the Wabash Valley." First of six-part series.
Two folklore legends from Highland Lawn cemetery in Terre Haute
Sheets mausoleum. Legend has...

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"Legends of the Valley, Part 3: The Lusk Home
Mike Conway Collection
1981-07-15

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI-TV. Part 3 of the six-part "Legends of the Valley" series. This part focuses on John Lusk and the Lusk home at Turkey Run State Park. Lusk was an eccentric man...

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Title
"Legends of the Valley, Part 3: The Lusk Home
Collection
Mike Conway Collection
Stations
Date Aired
1981-07-15
Description

David Goodnow, anchor
WTHI-TV. Part 3 of the six-part "Legends of the Valley" series. This part focuses on John Lusk and the Lusk home at Turkey Run State Park. Lusk was an eccentric man...

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David Goodnow's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
2009

Video bio of David Goodnow, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2009.

Special Thanks to: David Goodnow;
Voice Talent: Dave White;
Post-Production:...

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Title
David Goodnow's Hall of Fame Video Bio
Collection
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2009
Description

Video bio of David Goodnow, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2009.

Special Thanks to: David Goodnow;
Voice Talent: Dave White;
Post-Production:...

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