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  Behind the scenes of a political commercial

  September 19, 2012 at 4:21 pm / Blog, Chicago Collection, Outside Agitators, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of the creation of a political commercial? You won’t want to miss this. This video documents the creation of a TV ad for the 1992 Dick Simpson for Congress campaign in Illinois. Simpson, a noted Chicago progressive, was running against Dan Rostenkowski, who had held his post since 1959. The commercial involves a full studio audience of cheering supporters, some live music, and many, many takes. Although the amount of money spent … Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: George Grey #2]

  1992-3-9 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. This tape follows George Grey, Illinois campaign manager for independent presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. (Continued from a previous tape.) Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Clinton campaign headquarters in Little Rock #2]

  1992-10-1 / American Way, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Videomaker Skip Blumberg spends time at Clinton Campaign headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Paul Tsongas at Apostolic Church of God #2]

  1992-3-15 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. This tape has no sound. Democratic presidential candidate Paul Tsongas makes an appearance at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Its pastor, Dr. Arthur M. Brazier, was an important figure in the civil rights movement as a founder of The Woodlawn Organization. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: South Side Irish parade, post-debate gathering]

  1992-3-15 / Chicago Collection, Eddie Becker, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's, Tom Weinberg

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. At Chicago’s South Side Irish (St. Patrick’s Day) Parade, followed by footage taken at a Democratic Party gathering. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Paul Tsongas in Rockford, IL]

  1992-3-1 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Senator Paul Tsongas makes an appearance in Rockford, IL. Continue reading →

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: Arkansas & Hollywood 2]

  1992-1-1 / Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  Footage for The 90’s Election Specials. Videomaker Nancy Cain visits the set of “Designing Women” in Hollywood in order to talk to longtime Clinton family friend and fundraiser Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. Raw footage for the master edit found on 10701. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: RNC #9]

  1992-8-19 / Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  Raw footage of the 1992 Republican National Convention for The 90’s election specials. Inside the convention hall. Maria Shriver, George W. Bush, Ted Koppel, George H.W. Bush, and Barbara Bush all appear on the tape. Continue reading →