Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Host: Mike Ahern;

Producer: Jim Simmons;
Segment Producers: Kevin Finch, Ted Green, Gary Quigg, Gary Weir & Marguerite Thomas;
Associate Producers: Viki Anderson, Bryan Boyd,...

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The 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis;

Executive Director: Glen Kwok;
Producer: Gary Harrison;
Associate Producers: Emily Bauer, Mark Douglas Fry & Brian...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Producer: Jim Simmons;
Associate Producer/Editor: Aric Hartvig;
Editors: Dave Tarr & Pete Saetre;
Writers: John Krull & Jim Simmons;

Field Producer: Aubrey Helms;

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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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20 years Across Indiana: The Long and Winding Road

A look back at the making of Across Indiana. Includes footage of episodes from the last 20 years and interviews of people that were...

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The life of America's Hoosier President, Benjamin Harrison

Michelle Krowl, Civil War & Reconstruction Specialist, Library of Congress;
Charles Calhoun, Author, "Benjamin Harrison";

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

Two Days Before the Race

Video bio of Lloyd Wright, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2013.

Writer/Producer: Jim Simmons;
Editor: Pete Saetre;
Videographers: Chris Elberfield &...

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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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News Director: Bob Gamble;
Executive Producer: Bill Skroko;
Producers: Lyn Letsinger-Miller, Roger Manning, Jim Bowdon, Bill Gladish & Teresa Metal;
Directors: Don Baker, Kurt...

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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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