Indiana Broadcast History Archive

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

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

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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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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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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