Peter Jennings reports live from San Francisco after the “Great Quake of ’89.” He interviews Vice President Dan Quayle about the government’s role in rebuilding the area. Jennings presses Quayle for specific answers, but Quayle only responds in sound bytes, repeatedly bringing up the “spirit of volunteerism”, announcing that “preparation pays off”, and stating vaguely that “the federal government will be a partner in the reconstruction.”
A composite of episodes of Lanesville TV, which was broadcast every Saturday night in Lanesville, New York to residents of a few small towns in the Catskills. The show had a lighthearted community focus, and featured segments on local events and people.
A documentary about Chicago radio in its prime from the late 1920’s through the early 1940’s. It is made up primarily of the recollections of the people involved with Chicago radio during its prime. Very interesting, but the interviews run for a long time with no interruption, or any image other than that of the interviewee. Also includes vintage still photos, and audio clips from various radio shows; including “Little Orphan Annie,” “Fibber McGee & Molly,” and “The Breakfast Club.”
This video is the film that was produced for and shown at the 1992 democratic convention. It is a biographical portrait of Bill Clinton. Clinton reminisces on his childhood experiences, his adolescence, and his early political career. It is designed to showcase the values and life views that Clinton gained through his humble beginnings in Hope, AR. It is made up of interviews and narration, often placed over old photographs. The tape also includes an additional “special personal message from Bill Clinton.”
This fascinating behind the scenes look at the 1992 Clinton campaign follows Clinton as he makes last minute campaign stops in various states, and examines Clinton’s campaign headquarters (AKA “the War Room”) in Little Rock, AR. Heavy focus is placed on the media coverage surrounding the campaign. It starts two days before the 1992 election, and follows the campaign through Clinton’s ’92 victory.
Fox Thing in the Morning. Media Creatures segment. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times and Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune at the Billy Goat Tavern. They talk about the day’s news, including people desperately trying to buy Cubs tickets, Saturday Night Live, a recent hurricane, and a specific Cubs play. Bob Sirrott and Mary Ann Merciano host the show.