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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: Dick Simpson day 2 #1]

  1992-3-11 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Dick Simpson, the congressional candidate running against Illinois incumbent Dan Rostenkowski, speaks to a group of people at a school in Chicago. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: St. Louis debate]

  1992-10-11 / American Way, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Behind the scenes at the first presidential debate between George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. This tape gives a brief glimpse of the viewing room, where Clinton’s campaign team watches the debate, and the “spin room,” where the media awaits the candidates’ responses to their debate performances. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Paul Tsongas at Apostolic Church of God #1]

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

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. No sound until 18:00. Democratic presidential candidate Paul Tsongas makes an appearance at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. This massive, largely black church is full and busy. Its pastor, Dr. Arthur M. Brazier, was an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement as a founder of The Woodlawn Organization. The service starts around twenty one minutes. Tsongas sits next to Dr. Brazier during the service, awkwardly clapping along to the gospel choir. The most amusing part of the tape occurs at thirty two minutes when Tsongas is unsure of what to do upon receiving the collection plate. Brazier sees him and snatches it away. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Clintons at Church of God in Christ, St. Patrick’s Day parade]

  1992-3-15 / Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. Bill and Hillary Clinton go to the St. Paul Church of God in Christ at 45th and Wabash (across from the Robert Taylor Homes) on the South Side of Chicago. Bishop Louis H. Ford (1914-1995), a personal friend of the Clinton family and the man for whom the Bishop Ford freeway is named, preaches. Much gospel music. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Paul Tsongas at Harper High School, part 2]

  1992-3-10 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. A continuation of Skip Blumberg’s footage of Senator Paul Tsongas’ visit to Harper High School on the South Side of Chicago. Tsongas signs autographs and talks to select students and teachers, and also answers a few questions from Skip Blumberg. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Buchanan #3]

  1992-3-13 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s Election Specials. Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan speaks at a Croatian event, after which videomaker Aaron Freeman tapes reactions to Buchanan at O’Malley’s pub. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: RNC #7]

  1992-8-19 / Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Political satirist Stoney Burke speaks with Houston residents about the Republican National Convention and the 1992 presidential elections. Burke and videomaker Bob Hercules spend time in Freedmen’s Town and at a National Abortion Rights Action League protest outside of the Houston Astrodome. Continue reading →