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  • [Once a Star raw: Phoenix, Arizona #5]

    [Once a Star raw: Phoenix, Arizona #5]

    This tape features footage of the ’69 Chicago Cubs and New York Mets teams at a cocktail party in honor of the “Dream Game ’86.” Former MLB umpire Tom Gorman shares stories about his time officiating in the Major Leagues. Shot for the television special “Once A Star.”

  • [Once a Star raw: NBA Legends #11 Dallas]

    [Once a Star raw: NBA Legends #11 Dallas]

    Raw footage for the 1986 television special “Once a Star.” Footage from the NBA Legends basketball game during the 1986 All-Star Weekend. Television executive Bob Wussler (1936-2010) is interviewed.

  • [Once a Star : Robyn Smith, Celebrity Billiards 1968]

    [Once a Star : Robyn Smith, Celebrity Billiards 1968]

    This tape contains archival footage for the 1986 television special “Once A Star.” On this tape, there is footage of horse racing and Robyn Smith riding Superstitious, and half an episode of Celebrity Billiards from 1968.

  • Max Patkin #6

    Max Patkin #6

    00:00 This is the continuation of an interview with Max Patkin, baseball clown. 00:59 Patkin talks about traveling the country and performing even when he was injured. He also had mental problems because of the pressure of being funny night after night and because of personal problems. 03:49 Patkin talks about his idols. 04:30 He talks about doing his act with then Vice President George (H.W.) Bush. Bush wrote a letter to Max, and sent him an invitation to the […]

  • [Chicago Slices raw: Northwestern Golf Club Co.]

    [Chicago Slices raw: Northwestern Golf Club Co.]

    Raw footage for “Chicago Slices,” a series documenting life in and around Chicago. This video features a tour of the Northwestern Golf Club Company: inside the factory and administrative offices, as well as interviews with several employees, who talk about their work and their interest in golf, among other things.

  • [Veeck history narration and edit]

    [Veeck history narration and edit]

    This tape features a few takes of a brief history of Bill Veeck’s early life and career. The narrator attempts the reading twice, and on the third time, successfully narrates the introduction over video scenes from Veeck’s life. Recorded for “Veeck: A Man For Any Season.”

  • [Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #9]

    [Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #9]

    Raw footage of Bill Veeck in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, with the conversation continued at Murphy’s. Veeck discusses the changing social status of the bleachers  and goes on to point out other examples of changes in the park which illustrate changes in social mores. He also begins to highlight some of the promotions he has created over the years.

  • [Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #25]

    [Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #25]

    Raw footage for the documentary “Veeck: A Man For Any Season.” In this video, Veeck is interviewed in Assembly Hall at the Illinois high school basketball championship tournament in Champaign, IL.

 
 
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