Indiana Broadcast History Archive

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

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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Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Editor: Jim Simmons;
Photographers: Dave Schmiedel, Jim Simmons & Steve Everitt;
Graphics: Kirk Preuschl;
Post Production: Paul Roehm;

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

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

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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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Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Director: Anne Seidler;
Technical Director: Evelyn Johnson;
Audio: Lance Yoder;
Camera: Paul Castagnoli, Ron Estep, Ron Hanson & Dave Schmiedel;

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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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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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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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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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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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WRTV Productions
Indianapolis, Indiana
Band Day 1985

Producer/Director: Kurt Swadener;
Executive Producer: Dave Goff;
Director of Engineering: Dick Pratt;

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

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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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For the Indiana State Fair:
Marketing Supervisor: Cindy Hoye;
Assistant: Llisa Zuk;

For WRTV:
Producer /Director: Kurt Swadener;
Writer: Kurt Swadener;

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

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[AI-Generated Summary] his broadcast presents live coverage of the 62nd running of the Fox Stake harness race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Hosted by commentators Ed Sorenson,...

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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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Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 4;

Producer: Kurt Swadener;

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

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[AI-Generated Summary] Live coverage of the third day of qualifications for the 1986 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hosted by Ed Sorenson and Tom Carnegie, the program...

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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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[AI-Generated Summary] Documents a 1990 television preview special titled "On the Way to Winning," which focuses on the upcoming 74th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hosted by Ed Sorenson and...

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[AI-Generated Summary] Captures the first day of qualifications for the 69th running of the Indianapolis 500, a day marked by record-shattering speeds despite challenging, gusty winds reaching...

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[AI-Generated Summary] Gerry Dick and Angela Cane as they provide a comprehensive preview of the 1990 Indiana State Fair. The program highlights a diverse range of entertainment and agricultural...

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[AI-Generated Summary] "Educating Our Children," primarily explores the critical challenges and shifting philosophies within Indiana's education system, with a specific focus on the Indianapolis...

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[AI-Generated Summary] Highlights the upcoming 79th running of the Indianapolis 500, focusing on major team shifts, technical changes, and a rising generation of drivers. Host Ed Sorenson and...

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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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[AI-Generated Summary] Documents a special program celebrating the 40th anniversary of Indianapolis television station Channel 6 (WRTV, formerly WFBM), hosted by Howard Caldwell. The program...

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Written and directed by Kurt Swadener;

[AI-Generated Summary] This broadcast provides an exclusive backstage look at the touring production of the Broadway musical Miss Saigon during its...

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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

Two Days Before the Race

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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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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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'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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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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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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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 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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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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