Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Monday Night Mania is dedicated to covering the fans and atmosphere before the football game that happens on Monday night. This time the Colts play against the Giants and the atmosphere is against...

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An opening introduction to the Indianapolis 500 race, covering some of the highest and lowest points in the history of the race. The program then covers some of the opening ceremonies and the...

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(00:08-02:27): (partial)Cuts into mid story on journalist restrictions in Israel;
(02:29-06:47): (partial) Cuts into a story of war correspondents;
(06:47-15:04): (partial) CNN 20 with...

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00:13-05:36: WRTV news break, which includes interview with Indianapolis Colts football players Marvin Harrison and Marcus Pollard. Also covers Winston Cup auto racing;

05:37-31:11:...

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ABC & WRTV promo with Happy Holidays greeting from WRTV

Concert at Dear Creek Music Center, celebrating the night before the 80th Indianapolis 500. Featuring the bands Kansas and Styx.

Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Producers: Don...

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An annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon

From Indianapolis. (Ken Owen)

(00:08-06:33) Introduction to film "Nightmare Alley";
(06:40-13:08) Introduction to film "Fort Apache";
(13:48-17:55) Viewer stats and future for ABC and WRTV;
(18:28-21:10) ...

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Conway Library Tape Fourteen
Log Sheet/metadata
Tape log from 12/22
PART ONE --------------------------------

00:10 Good Morning Michigan 8:30am 1/4/84 (5:22)

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Conway Library Tape Thirteen
Log Sheet/metadata
Tape log from 12/22
PART ONE --------------------------------

00:05 Low Cost Mortuary Service, part one 10/28/83

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Stories on Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent James Adams, U.S. Senator Alan Cranston, and some clips on a Purdue University researcher that were used on ABC Radio.

Todd Rundgren on ABC57 Saturday Kickoff to talk about his projects, in particular his drive to provide instruments to kids in need.

Video bio of Jim Wilson, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2013;

Jim Wilson began his career in 1949 as part of the broadcasting staff of WBAA-AM/FM at Purdue...

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Video bio of Vicki Weger, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2013.

Producer: Vicki Weger;
Narrator: Ed Hopkins;
Editor: Mike Latta;

Vicki Weger...

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Video bio of Forrest Lewis, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2006.

Writer/Producer: Paul Lennon;
Post-Production: DreamVision Media Partners;

Movie and TV...

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Video bio of Don Fischer, inducted to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010.

Producer: Art Angotti;
Voice-ove: Max Skirvin;
Post-production: DreamVision Media...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include: early warning signs for potential shooters, converting vegetable oil for fuel, rocket launch failures and other stories.

Erin...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include: War in Iraq, weather tragedy in Haiti, U.S. presidential politics & fertility breakthroughs

Brian Ross, reporter, ABC...

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

George Will, ABC;
Morton Dean, ABC;
William Cohen, Secretary of Defense;
Senator Orrin Hatch, Chairman of...

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Political news show discussing current events. Cokie Roberts interviews George W. Bush about his run for President; Al Gore announces his run for president

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts,...

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include Cuba/US custody battle and other global conflicts, and responses to the most recent republican debate for US President....

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Political news show discussing current events. Topics include Hilary Clinton Campaign for president, shopping online & George W. Bush advisor.

Featuring:
George will, ABC;

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ABC News Exclusive regarding Senator Trent Lott's apology for making comments showing support for Senator Strom Thurmond, who supported challenges to the Civil Rights Movement. The discussion...

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:
Tony Birtley, reporter;
Jack Smith, The White House, reporter;
Tony Cordesman, ABC News Military Analyst;
Cokie...

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Political news show discussing current events such as the search for biological weapons in Bagdad, the debate over science and fertility medication.

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts, ABC;

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Political news show discussing current events featuring:

John Cochran, reporter;
George Will, ABC;
Sam Donaldson, ABC;
Cokie Roberts, ABC News;

With contributions...

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Political news show discussing current events such as how to manage the budget surplus, cutting taxes, social programs & the trial of Theodore Kacynski.

Featuring:
Cokie Roberts,...

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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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Live Local Late Breaking 6 News; Indiana Business This Week, discussing breaking news and current events

Indiana Business This Week;
Created By: Gerry Dick & Vince Robinson;

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(Segment 1): Live Coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing

(Segment 2): Richard Lugar's announcement to run for president in the 1996 U.S. Presidential Election

Howard Caldwell hosts a news special celebrating 50 years of news on Channel 6.

Includes footage of:
George Geib, History Professor, Butler University;
Senator Richard Lugar;

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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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