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  [Wired In raw: Jamie Fenton follow up #2]

  Communities, LGBTQIA

  The tape features raw footage shot for a television show called “Wired In.” While the program never actually came to fruition, the footage and demos put together are an interesting look into the the technological trends and innovations of the 1980s. In this video, Jamie (Jay) Fenton of Bally/Midway discusses the current state of video games in America and demos the current game she is working on.

  Note: Jamie Fenton is a trans woman. Even though she was presenting as male at the time this footage was originally recorded, these notes refer to her using her proper gender.

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  [Wired In raw: Jamie (Jay) Fenton follow up #1]

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  The tape features raw footage shot for a television show called “Wired In.” While the program never actually came to fruition, the footage and demos put together are an interesting look into the the technological trends and innovations of the 1980s. In this video, Jamie (Jay) Fenton of Bally/Midway discusses the problems that plagued The Adventures of Robby Roto, a video game that ultimately failed to make a mark in the video game market.

• [Interview with Matt York, editor/publisher of Videomaker Magazine]

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  This tape appears to be raw footage from an interview with Matt York, the editor and publisher of Videomaker Magazine that was shot for “The 90’s.” Topics discussed include:

• The Documentary Channel: Enhanced TV Demo

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  A short demo for an interactive function that can be used when watching The Documentary Channel using WebTV. This function allows the viewer to find information on the program that is currently playing, find future TV listings, chat with other viewers, etc.

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  [Wired In raw #102: Lily Tomlin #2]

  American Way, Viewers Choice

  Raw footage for “Wired In,” a never completed series on the technological trends and innovations of the 1980s. Lily Tomlin does multiple takes of a spoof PSA about Pac-Man addiction. She is also interviewed about her general feelings about technology. 

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  [Chicago Slices raw: Compu-Erotica]

  Chicago, Chicago Slices, GDDF, NHPRC-2

  Interview with Ron and Nancy Pejril, who run the Compu-Erotic Bulletin Board System (CEBBS), chat room focused mainly on sexual topics. We see shots of the computer with messages from the members and hear the Pejrils’ thoughts on electronic dating.

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  Chicago Tonight, episode #15036

  Chicago, NHPRC, Studs Terkel

  A 1997 interview with Studs Terkel on Chicago Tonight. John Callaway interviews Terkel on Labor Day. The two talk about Terkel’s impending retirement from radio, the importance of history, and the effects of the technological age on society.

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  [The 90’s raw: Matt York]

  CLIR, Guerrilla Television, THE 90's

  Raw footage for the award-winning series The 90’s. Matt York, founder, publisher and editor of Videomaker magazine, talks about the power of video and television.