American Way, Guerrilla TV, NHPRC, Roots of Video, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll
00:00 This tape begins with a blue screen. 00:26 Cut to footage of a large gathering in Central Park. People are sprawled throughout the entire area, leaving little room for people to make their way around. The videomaker continues to gather footage of the many performers and attendees. 02:50 A cat rides a tricycle. No further description necessary. 03:25 We continue to watch more footage from the event. The park is flooded with people in every… Continue reading →
Eddie Becker, Nancy Cain, Roots of Video, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's, Tom Palazzolo, Tom Weinberg
…hat argues for the importance of public access TV and provides a brief history of portable video cameras. 37:30 Nixon Resignation. White House pool feed of Nixon before his resignation broadcast on August 8, 1974. Nixon jokes with the photographers and reporters: “My friend Ollie is always taking pictures. I’m afraid he’ll catch me picking my nose… You wouldn’t print that, now would you, Ollie?” 40:39 “Mi… Continue reading →
…2:23 “90’s Video Poll” by Nancy Cain. In Yorba Linda, California at the birthplace of Richard Nixon, a tourist responds to the question “Who would you trust to be President?” Answer: “I would support whoever supports family values. That is really the bottom line.” 03:12 “Patrick McDougall” by Patrick Creadon. In Chicago: “I don’t know too many politicians I would trust. I might con… Continue reading →
American Way, Ant Farm, THE 90's, Tom Weinberg, Viewers Choice
…Documentary about the 1972 Republican National Convention. Skip Blumberg does Republican Convention Drag. 28:24 Nixon Resignation. White House pool feed of Nixon before his resignation broadcast on August 8, 1974. Nixon jokes with the photographers and reporters: “My friend Ollie is always taking pictures. I’m afraid he’ll catch me picking my nose… You wouldn’t print that, now would you, Ollie?” 28:53 Excerpt f… Continue reading →
Guerrilla TV, NHPRC, Outside Agitators, Roots of Video, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll
…randomly among attendees. Brand also continues to address the crowd. 05:45 Television footage from the Patricia Nixon wedding broadcast of the bride walking with her father, Richard Nixon. 06:20 A man states that they should burn the money in the fireplace, then Paul Krassner comments on the plight of Native Americans during the country’s rise. He also comments on the lack of oil left in the world and the pollution caused by drilling. ̶… Continue reading →
Black, Communities, TVTV, Viewers Choice
…dependent videotape broadcast on television. It covers the 1972 Republican National Convention, cutting between Nixon supporters chanting “Four More Years!” and the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, led by Ron Kovic, shouting, “Hey, hey, ho, ho! Tricky Dicky’s gotta go!” 2:06 1974. White House pool feed before and during Richard Nixon’s resignation. Nixon jokes around cordially prior to the address, then appear… Continue reading →
American Way, THE 90's, Tom Weinberg, Viewers Choice
…s over dream-like images. 49:37 “1960 Edsel Commercial” 50:33 “1960 Presidential Campaign Ad: Nixon.” Nixon talks to us onscreen about his abilities to defend America. “America’s defenses should be strong enough to keep us out of the war, powerful enough so that Communists know that we can’t be pushed around.” “Vote for Nixon and Lodge – they understand what peace demands.” 51:35… Continue reading →