http://tcmedianow.com/ TC Media Now: All Content en-us Copyright 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:50:19 -0400 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html January 22, 1985: Continuing coverage of a tragic air crash of a charter plane in Reno headed to Minneapolis after a Super Bowl excursion. All but one of the 71 passengers perished in the crash. In this full report from WCCO-TV Don Shelby and Debbie Ely in Reno investigate the scene, Dave Moore and Pat Miles anchor coverage from Minneapolis. In this update the names of the victims are still not being released and would not for several days. An entire week of coverage will be posted. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 If you haven't seen Barry ZeVan lately, you haven't been looking very hard. Barry ZeVan, best known for providing weather casts to the Twin Cities and Minnesota, is still in the Twin Cities, and still creating media in front and behind of the camera. TC Media and Barry sat down this past year. Watch Barry ZeVan talk about his journey to Minnesota and career in broadcasting. Listen as Barry takes us down memory lane to when we were all tuning into "Peek a-boo" weather as well as his other experiences in broadcasting including WTCN. http://tcmedianow.com/video/exclusive-interview-with-barry-zevan/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/exclusive-interview-with-barry-zevan/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 A "guest weather" appearance by Barry ZeVan on Eyewitness News in 2004. http://tcmedianow.com/video/guest-weather-with-barry-zevan-on-kstp-eyewitness-news-january-2004/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/guest-weather-with-barry-zevan-on-kstp-eyewitness-news-january-2004/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 If you haven't seen enough of Barry ZeVan or video from the pre-Paul Magers era of KARE-TV, check out a collection of movie reviews from then entertainment editor Barry ZeVan. Also featured are John Bachman, Joan Steffend, and a glimpse of a young Randy Shaver. http://tcmedianow.com/video/barrys-movie-reviews-on-wtcn-news11/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/barrys-movie-reviews-on-wtcn-news11/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 One of the last newscasts to feature Stan Turner on KSTP. Turner still remained at Hubbard Broadcasting through 2002 on ANC. Turner and Kirstin Lindquist (of KARE-TV) were teamed up to do weekends in 1988. Lindquist left KSTP in the summer of 1990 weeks after this broadcast. Several commercials in this post including a Twin Cities Live commercial with former Sports broadcaster Bob Bruce. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-may-1990-last-few-minutes-with-stan-turner-kirstin-lindquist-and-joe-schmidt/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-may-1990-last-few-minutes-with-stan-turner-kirstin-lindquist-and-joe-schmidt/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Good Company does a behind the scenes look at KSTP's Weather Services with Dennis Feltgen and Dave Dahl. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-behind-the-scenes-at-kstp-weather-september-9-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-behind-the-scenes-at-kstp-weather-september-9-1983/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 By popular demand! The original Bowling for dollars video generated hundreds of hits and dozens of requests for more. Here is another episode of the 1970s classic Bowling for Dollars, this time hosted by longtime Twin Cities radio personality Johnny Canton. This episode aired in the program's final year 1978. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-bowling-for-dollars-with-johnny-canton-1978/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-bowling-for-dollars-with-johnny-canton-1978/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 The storm of the century, as it has been known since the night of July 23rd 1987. This News11 Sunrise aired the morning after the destructive and memorable storm. John Bachman, Amy Powell, Sally Patrick, and Steve Carroll bring you the morning news in this full broadcast. Also look for stories from Dennis Feltgen (formally of KSTP), Kevin MacDowell, Kirstin Lindquist, and Diana Pierce. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-sunrise-the-morning-after-the-july-23-1987-superstorm/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-sunrise-the-morning-after-the-july-23-1987-superstorm/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Mark Rosen takes a run with Olympic runner Gary Bkorklund in this 1974 story. Hal Scott introduces the piece originally aired on the Scene Tonight on WCCO-TV. Courtesy of Photographer Jack Silverman. See http://www.minnpost.com/braublog/2009/10/18/12599/wccos_mark_rosen_the_bell-bottom_years for more commentary and discussion. http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-and-photographer-jack-silverman-go-for-a-run-with-olympic-athlete-gary-bjorklund-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-and-photographer-jack-silverman-go-for-a-run-with-olympic-athlete-gary-bjorklund-1974/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO's Jim Newman goes out to Arden Hills to report on Bethel College's Polar Dip in 1974. Introduced by Dave Moore. Watch for Dave and Bill Carlson at the end of this report. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-bethel-college-polar-dip-wcco-tv-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-bethel-college-polar-dip-wcco-tv-1974/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 In an era before video and online gaming, this may have been one of the few outlets for "the gamer". Jim Newman and WCCO-TV report on a Lake Street Business specializing in War Gaming. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-report-on-war-games-with-plastic-soldiers-in-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-report-on-war-games-with-plastic-soldiers-in-1974/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Found and restored for generations to come. A 1977 episode of Bowling for Dollars. Bowling for Dollars was a game show produced and aired locally on KSTP-TV in the 1970s. The premise was simple enough, contestants bowl for a jackpot and prizes. I understand from individuals that worked on the show, it was taped on Sunday morning about 6am and then aired on Thursday and Friday nights. Bowling for Dollars like Bozo was a regional "franchise" program, every market had their own version with a general format. http://tcmedianow.com/video/bowling-for-dollars-with-tom-ryther-taped-in-november-1977-full-broadcast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/bowling-for-dollars-with-tom-ryther-taped-in-november-1977-full-broadcast/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Courtesy of former KMSP photographer Jack Silverman is a five part series KMSP produced in 1973 on the film "The Exorcism" and the resulting national buzz. Mr. Silverman points out this is one of the few times KMSP attempted to compete with the established news organizations of KSTP and WCCO. Religion, Priests, and Witches are all here along with a lot of young Twin Citians at the Gopher Theatre. Originally aired separately they are presented here together. See http://www.minnpost.com/braublog/2009/08/14/10901/this_week_news9_explores_that_mysterious_something_we_all_call_evil for more commentary and discussion. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tvs-the-exorcism-phenomena-from-1973/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tvs-the-exorcism-phenomena-from-1973/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-news-summer-1982-with-jeff-bailon/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-news-summer-1982-with-jeff-bailon/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Don Shelby and Pat Miles sit in for Dave Moore and Doug Moore in this March 1981 10pm Report. This broadcast aired days after the assassination attempt on President Reagan. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-spring-1981-don-shelby-and-pat-miles/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-spring-1981-don-shelby-and-pat-miles/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Moore's final 10pm newscast aired September 20, 1985. Dave was replaced by Don Shelby the following Monday who has been at the anchor desk ever since. Dave continued to do the news at 6pm until December 1991. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-september-20-1985-dave-moores-last-10pm-newscast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-september-20-1985-dave-moores-last-10pm-newscast/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Mike Walcher and Dr. Walt Lyons appear on a WCCO 10pm report on a weekend in the summer of 1982. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-summer-1982-mike-walcher-and-dr-walt-lyons/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-summer-1982-mike-walcher-and-dr-walt-lyons/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 October 25, 1987: The Minnesota Twins moments ago had won game 7 of the World Series. The first for the franchise since 1924 (as the Washington Senators) and the first in Minnesota. Stan Turner, Ruth Spencer, and the entire KSTP Sports team provide team coverage of this historic event. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-post-game-coverage-of-the-minnesota-twins-1987-world-series-victory/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-post-game-coverage-of-the-minnesota-twins-1987-world-series-victory/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO-TV's 6pm report from October 26, 1985. Moments after the Minnesota Gophers were defeated by Ohio State in the 1985 Homecoming game. The famous "hot tub" set with Mike Walcher, Debbie Ely, Dr. Walt Lyons and Tom Hanneman. Also look for commercials from the Minnesota North Stars, Minnesota HMO, and K102. Courtesy of the Barbara Ellison collection. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-weekend-6pm-report-october-26-1985-first-part/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-weekend-6pm-report-october-26-1985-first-part/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN-TV "News Center 11" from December 21, 1981. 10pm broadcast. A couple years before Gannett purchased WTCN, and a couple years after WTCN became an NBC affiliate. This was a period where Channel 11's news sagged far behind WCCO and KSTP. In all fairness to WTCN, the network fare at NBC did not help much. (Look for commercials promoting Lucille Ball in Mame) Still a fun broadcast with John Bachman as anchor and Tom Ryther doing sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-kare-news-center-11-10pm-news-december-21-1981-john-bachman/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-kare-news-center-11-10pm-news-december-21-1981-john-bachman/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN-TV's news broadcast known as News11 Saturday night 10pm news. Aired live after a late State High School Basketball game, this broadcast features Joan Steffend, Kevin MacDowell, and Randy Shaver who were Channel 11's weekend team for almost 8 years. Providing weather is Barry ZeVan who worked at Channel 11 during the mid 1980s. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-saturday-night-10pm-news-spring-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-saturday-night-10pm-news-spring-1985/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WUSA (KARE-TV) aired this special on the 1986 Ice Palace in February 1986. Hosted by Paul Magers and Diana Pierce, see the conception and presentation of one of the most memorable Winter Carnivals in memory. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wusa-kare-special-on-1986-st-paul-winter-carnival-ice-palace/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wusa-kare-special-on-1986-st-paul-winter-carnival-ice-palace/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 1987: Twins are in the World Series and the stock market was tanking. See both stories covered in this 5pm edition of News11 anchored by weekend anchor Kevin MacDowell, Kirstin Lindquist, and the backyard with Paul Douglas. Paul Magers and Tom Ryther report live from St. Louis minutes before World Series Game 3. (we lost that one) http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-5pm-from-october-1987-twins-world-series-game-3/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-5pm-from-october-1987-twins-world-series-game-3/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 1987: Twins are in the World Series and the stock market was tanking. See both stories covered in this 6pm edition of News11 anchored by weekend anchor Kevin MacDowell, Diana Pierce and the backyard with Paul Douglas. Paul Magers and Tom Ryther report live from St. Louis minutes before World Series Game 3. (we lost that one) http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-6pm-from-october-1987-twins-world-series-game-3/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-6pm-from-october-1987-twins-world-series-game-3/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This newscast from KARE-11 features Paul, Diana, Jeff Passolt, and Ellen Ferrara sitting in for Paul Douglas. The reason I taped this myself many years ago was the profile on John Glenn Middle School in Maplewood (where I was going to school at the time). http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-11-news-wtcnwusa-10pm-news-march-1993/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-11-news-wtcnwusa-10pm-news-march-1993/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Veterans Day covered by Paul Magers and Diana Pierce on WUSA. For 10 months what was known as WTCN-TV and what is now known as KARE-TV was..WUSA-TV. Gannet changed WTCN to WUSA on July 4, 1985. These call letters were later used for a Gannet property in Washington DC, and WUSA became KARE-TV in June of 1986. The station's news branding changed little between the call letters during the 1980s. This news open was the same theme and graphics that were used during the Gannet years of WTCN and the first months of KARE. Courtesy of the Barbara Ellison collection. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wusa-news11-now-kare-10pm-from-november-11-1985-first-few-minutes/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wusa-news11-now-kare-10pm-from-november-11-1985-first-few-minutes/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Don Shelby's first 10pm news broadcast, replacing Dave Moore. Dave's final 10pm was the Friday prior to this Monday broadcast. Don has been on the 10pm news on WCCO since. Dave Moore continued as anchor of the 6pm broadcast until December 1991. Pat Miles had been on the 10pm report since 1982 and remained Don's co-anchor until leaving for KARE-TV in 1988. Also featured are Mike Fairbourne and Mark Rosen. This was also the debut of the "hot tub" set. It was not a hit with the public and was dismantled two years later. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-don-shelbys-first-10pm-report-september-23-1985-the-hot-tub-set/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-don-shelbys-first-10pm-report-september-23-1985-the-hot-tub-set/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 After many requests, I have finally found the dancing Norwest Snowman commercial. Many remember the commercial, but few remembered the company that it was suppose to promote. I don't necessarily see the connection between the bank and the kids, but I guess in the mid 80s a commercial out of goodwill was in the budget. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-norwest-bank-snowman-commercial/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-norwest-bank-snowman-commercial/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A 1980s annual tradition: Cotton balls on Santa's beard on a poster from 7up. This was featured on my fridge for several years (new poster each year). Also commercials for McDonalds, CBS television, and a Don Shelby news update. Originally recorded December 15, 1987 during the annual Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer airing on WCCO-TV. http://tcmedianow.com/video/christmas-with-the-7up-countdown-midlate-1980s-and-more/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/christmas-with-the-7up-countdown-midlate-1980s-and-more/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 News11 (KARE-TV) from January 18, 1988, Martin Luther King Day. Featured here along with a visit from a bear in Paul Douglas' backyard is a feature by KSTP's Cyndy Brucato. Cyndy worked at KARE-11 off and on for about a year after leaving KSTP-TV. In this report Cyndy covers the labor movement in Minnesota. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-january-18-1988-featuring-cyndy-brucato/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-january-18-1988-featuring-cyndy-brucato/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jesse Ventura has resurfaced on the national media circuit, however refusing to speak to any Minnesota media. Jesse is not one to give up grudges or blame easily. This hour long news piece nicely done by KSTP-TV and Tom Hauser for "At Issue" aired shortly before Jesse Ventura left office. If anyone longs for the days of a Governor Ventura, watching this may remind you what it was actually like. http://tcmedianow.com/video/at-issue-with-tom-hauser-the-jesse-ventura-years-originally-aired-january-2003/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/at-issue-with-tom-hauser-the-jesse-ventura-years-originally-aired-january-2003/ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 KMSP-TV's 9pm news was called "Prime Time News" for most of the 1980s. This 15 minute installment captures the look of what at the time was the metro's only early newscast. Future Senator Rod Grams anchored KMSP-TV's news from 1981 to 1992. For most of those years he was joined at the anchor desk by future Bloomington City Council member Heather Harden. This newscast features stories on the Iran Contra, Jonestown (this was seven years after the mass suicide), and drunk driving. Luckily our recording of Yogi's Christmas recorded in 1986 went over. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tvs-prime-time-news-from-december-1986-anchored-by-rod-grams-and-heather-harden/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tvs-prime-time-news-from-december-1986-anchored-by-rod-grams-and-heather-harden/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 From December 1986: The Twin Cities own Country Club Market Grocery Store, Santa tries out a Commodore 64, Kinney Shoes, and Gilbert Gottfried plugging microwave chicken nuggets. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-country-club-market-commodore-64-kinney-shoes-microwave-nuggets-with-gilbert-gottfried/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-country-club-market-commodore-64-kinney-shoes-microwave-nuggets-with-gilbert-gottfried/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP promoted their latest gadget throughout 1984 - a truck called "Newstar 5". According to the promotion the "Twin Cities first mobile satellite news gathering service". KQRS' Tom Barnard narrates the information benefits the metro will have thanks to "Newstar 5". If you want to see this actual truck, it is exhibited in the Newseum in Washington DC as a donation from Hubbard Broadcasting. Also in this clip is a news update from who I believe to be Karen Carnes, and a commercial for NEW "liquid" Tide. Recorded in December 1984 from my personal collection. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-newstar-5-the-twin-cities-first-satellite-news-gathering-truck-and-a-news-update/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-newstar-5-the-twin-cities-first-satellite-news-gathering-truck-and-a-news-update/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Any long time Minneapolis resident should remember LaBelle's catalog showrooms. They were part department store, part catalog store, and very outdated by the 1980s. LaBelle's stores were purchased by BEST company (not to be confused with Best Buy) in the early 1980s and were renamed BEST shortly after. I will always remember the LaBelle's annual Christmas catalog which was just as big as the Wards and Sears catalogs we had at the house every year. http://tcmedianow.com/video/labelles-catalog-showroom-christmas-commercial-from-december-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/labelles-catalog-showroom-christmas-commercial-from-december-1984/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 KMSP tried a number of different ways to attract an audience to their news in the 1970s. In 1973 KMSP tried a dual anchor format in Ben Boyett and Phil Bremen. The Boyett and Bremen team did not fare well against WCCO's Dave Moore and KSTP's Eyewitness News team which eventually was anchored by Ron Magers. Perhaps trying to tap into a youthful audience, the anchors here use humor to attract viewers to "Newsnine". Also are a few more ads that aired on KMSP from 1973 including a Bing Crosby golf tournament. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-bright-new-news-guys-promotion-from-1973/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-bright-new-news-guys-promotion-from-1973/ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A WCCO-TV documentary on the farmer protest movement of the late 1970s. Reporter Tom Hendrick traveled to Washington D.C. with Minnesota farmers protesting farm legislation as many farms in Minnesota and across the midwest were going bankrupt. An example of in depth local journalism on a timely issue. All copyrights are acknowledged. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-documentary-faith-hope-and-parity-by-tom-hendrick-1978-full-version/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-documentary-faith-hope-and-parity-by-tom-hendrick-1978-full-version/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV's Eyewitness News from March 1977 with Stan Turner (for Ron Magers), Tom Ryther, and Dr. Walt Lyons. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6pm-with-stan-turner-from-march-1977/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6pm-with-stan-turner-from-march-1977/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV's Eyewitness News from August 5, 1982 with Cyndy Brucato and Dennis Feltgen. Also a feature on media at the Minnesota State Fair. Stan Turner and Dr. Michael Brean also provide updates. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5-august-31-1982-cyndy-brucato/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5-august-31-1982-cyndy-brucato/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP Eyewitness News at 6pm January 21, 1985. Report on a tragic plane crash in Vegas on a flight bound for the Twin Cities, Superbowl analysis, Herb Brooks is fired, and cold weather. Stan Turner, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, and Bob Bruce. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-6pm-january-21-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-6pm-january-21-1985/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV Eyewitness News Update Sunday evening March 1988. Northwest airlines jet crash in Detroit. Tom Garrison and Karen Filloon. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-update-10pm-march-1988/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-update-10pm-march-1988/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV's Eyewitness News at 5 from January 21, 1985. Day of a plane crash in Vegas on the way to MSP, Superbowl highlights, and Herb Brooks was fired. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-5pm-january-21-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-5pm-january-21-1985/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 You can't appreciate the cold until you see the meteorologist outside in the cold. In this KSTP-TV newsbreak from the winter of 1986 meteorologist Dennis Feltgen reports on the frigid Minnesota weather from the intersection of interstate 94 and highway 280. Also an appearance from Angela Astore. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-and-dennis-feltgen-action-cam-report-from-interstate-94-winter-1986/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-and-dennis-feltgen-action-cam-report-from-interstate-94-winter-1986/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The KSTP-TV news team knows how to report news and have fun as shown in this 1983 commercial with Stan Turner, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, Bob Bruce, Dave Dahl, Jason Davis, Marcia Fluer and more. Energy, touch football and a large sandwhich at what I assume to be a park near Lake Calhoun. Also includes Tom Barnard narration and a theme song that is really addicting. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-were-the-team-1983-promotion-the-football-at-the-park-one/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-were-the-team-1983-promotion-the-football-at-the-park-one/ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV Eyewitness news Saturday night September 1982. Marcia Fluer is the solo anchor from this Saturday evening in 1982. The first ten minutes of the news is captured. Also features Robb Leer reporting sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-saturday-september-1982-with-marcia-fluer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-saturday-september-1982-with-marcia-fluer/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 They are at it again. The KSTP-TV news team knows how to report news and have fun as shown in this 1984 commercial with Stan Turner, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, Bob Bruce, Dave Dahl, Jason Davis, and more. This time its a baseball game with the Minnesota Twins and a very young Kirby Puckett. Also includes Tom Barnard narration and a theme song that is really addicting. They are the team. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-were-the-team-1984-promotion-baseball-in-the-metrodome-with-kirby-puckett-and-the-twins/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-were-the-team-1984-promotion-baseball-in-the-metrodome-with-kirby-puckett-and-the-twins/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The first half of a WCCO-TV News "10pm Report" from February 26, 1981. This was the era of Moore and Moore, Dave Moore being paired with Doug Moore who on the air and print provided the disclaimer they were not related. Doug Moore was Dave's co-anchor from 1977 to 1982 and was last known to be anchoring in San Jose. A feature of this news report is on Ted Turner's "new" 24 hour cable news operation CNN. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-news-10pm-report-from-february-26-1981-with-dave-moore-and-doug-moore/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-news-10pm-report-from-february-26-1981-with-dave-moore-and-doug-moore/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Don Shelby and Pat Miles joined WCCO-TV in 1978 to co-anchor weekend newscasts and report during the week. This broadcast is from that first year in June 1979. Don is anchoring the news solo this evening as Pat is on assignment at a charity tennis tournament. Also featured in this full half hour is Bill Carlson providing weather and Hal Scott's sports. Check out the introduction, Don smoking a pipe contemplating a story. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-saturday-edition-from-june-1979-with-don-shelby-bill-carlson-and-hal-scott/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-saturday-edition-from-june-1979-with-don-shelby-bill-carlson-and-hal-scott/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV Eyewitness News from Sunday April 13, 1981. Robb Leer on Sports, Roy Finden with weather, and anchor Steve Sanger (not much information on this individual). Reports from Jason Davis, President Reagan, Butter Nut coffee commercial with Betty White, and a report on the death of boxer Joe Louis. Also at the end of the tape this was found on was a KMSP at the fair clip. Only a few seconds, not sure what the program was it looks to be after 1980. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-10pm-april-13-1981-most-of-the-broadcast-sunday/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-10pm-april-13-1981-most-of-the-broadcast-sunday/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KQRS-FM (and AM) commercial from 1978. The "Superstar cruiser" station. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kqrs-92-fm-commercial-from-1978-the-superstar-cruiser/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kqrs-92-fm-commercial-from-1978-the-superstar-cruiser/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 A collection of promotions from WCCO in 1979. Don Shelby and Pat Miles on the weekend anchor desk, Moore and Moore (with Dr. Johnny Fever), and Moore on Sunday on Cuba. (How many more Moore's can we get in here?) The Moore and Moore promotion was to highlight that both Dave Moore and Doug Moore anchored the flagship news at 10pm. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-promotions-from-1979-don-shelby-and-pat-miles-moore-and-moore-moore-on-sunday/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-promotions-from-1979-don-shelby-and-pat-miles-moore-and-moore-moore-on-sunday/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 TC Media Now's exclusive interview with former KSTP and KARE sportscaster Tom Ryther. A native of St. Louis, Tom came to KSTP in 1971 to head the station's sports coverage, eventually being part of a KSTP news team earning record setting ratings that have yet to be matched. During this time Tom also hosted the Twin Cities version of Bowling for Dollars, recording over 500 half hour shows. In 1979 Tom joined station WTCN in it's earliest days as an NBC affiliate. Best remembered today as the sports side of KARE's news team of Paul Magers, Diana Pierce, and Paul Douglas, Tom has kept a relatively low profile since leaving KARE-TV in 1991. Listen to Tom tell his journey to the Twin Cities in his own words, as well as a final sign off he did not get to do on the air. http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-ryther-exclusive-interview/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-ryther-exclusive-interview/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP-TV "The World Today" sports segment from April 1972 featuring Tom Ryther along with Ted O'Brien and Barry ZeVan. This team was selected through a national search by Frank Magid in 1970 and went on the air in July 1971. While not an instant hit with viewers, The World Today (and later in 1973 Eyewitness News) set record highs in Twin Cities news ratings. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-the-world-today-opening-and-sports-segment-from-april-1972/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-the-world-today-opening-and-sports-segment-from-april-1972/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Brian Lambert's cable talk show "The Facts" took to the street in April 1987 to find out if the then proposed demolition of Block E into a parking lot would be the right move. Great shots of what was once the red light block of Minneapolis including customers walking in and out of Shinders. http://tcmedianow.com/video/brian-lambert-man-on-the-street-finds-out-if-block-e-should-be-saved-from-1987/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/brian-lambert-man-on-the-street-finds-out-if-block-e-should-be-saved-from-1987/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 1980s public affairs and discussion programming on cable access - now online. Once aired on the Rogers cable system, "The Facts...as we know them" was (according to the host Brian Lambert) an award winning bi-weekly program on current events. The program regularly featured Erik Eskola, Pat Kessler, David Carr, and host Brian Lambert among others. This particular program discusses the 1984 elections and features Eskola, Carr, Dane Smith, and David Brauer. See http://www.minnpost.com/braublog/2010/04/21/17511/me_and_eskola_carr_and_dane_smith_half_a_lifetime_ago for more commentary and discussion. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-factsas-we-know-them-from-january-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-factsas-we-know-them-from-january-1984/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A time warp to channel 9 in 1978. At this time KMSP was still an ABC affiliate, however not for long. In the spring of 1978 ABC announced they would be moving to KSTP in March of 1979. KMSP blocked out all ABC branding from their station promotions, and even in this case blocked out the national news feed. In this clip we have the end credits to Taxi, some commercials from the era (including Montgomery Ward), a news update from then KMSP anchor Don Harrison, and the opening to Starsky and Hutch. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-in-1978-end-credits-of-taxi-kmsp-news-update-commercials-and-starsky-and-hutch/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-in-1978-end-credits-of-taxi-kmsp-news-update-commercials-and-starsky-and-hutch/ Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Barry ZeVan on WCCO? It happened in a commercial for a Twin Cities Pontiac dealer in 1978. Barry was in Washington D.C. at this time, however his "Peek-A-Boo" style was rented for local viewers. Unfortunately the tape cut off to the WCCO late night showing of Elvis' GI Blues. http://tcmedianow.com/video/barry-zevan-for-pontiac-in-1978/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/barry-zevan-for-pontiac-in-1978/ Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Don Shelby will be exiting WCCO-TV later this year. As many of us who have grown up watching Shelby over the past 30 years we know that he brings a large resume of investigative reporting, launching the I-Team in 1978. While not a lot of Don's investigative reporting as crossed my collection or as MinnPost's David Brauer pointed out found on WCCO's website, I did find this somewhat different video of Don assisting a young girl with a savings account from TCF bank. Not sure if this report ever aired, it has been one of my more unique and humorous finds. From what I gather from markings on the tape this was recorded in 1983. http://tcmedianow.com/video/don-shelby-and-the-i-team-investigate-a-childs-savings-account-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/don-shelby-and-the-i-team-investigate-a-childs-savings-account-1983/ Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Post prime time 10pm news teaser for the (then ABC affiliate) KMSP "Channel 9 News at 10" with Don Harrison and Cicely Hand. Unfortunately I do not have any of the actual broadcast on tape, however some vintage commercials including Al Quie for Governor and Tommy Kramer for Country Kitchen. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-10pm-news-teaser-al-quie-and-tommy-kramer-from-1978/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-10pm-news-teaser-al-quie-and-tommy-kramer-from-1978/ Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 WTCN-TV (now KARE-TV)'s 9:30pm news opening from 1975. Then an independent station, this was a Saturday evening news broadcast aired after Hee Haw in 1975. Included is a spot for Howard Johnson's clam buffet, William Shatner, and the very 1975 (and at the time little watched and low budget) opening to Channel 11's evening news. At the anchor desk is longtime channel 11 broadcaster Gil Amundson. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-930pm-news-open-from-1975-and-the-first-minute-along-with-commercials/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-930pm-news-open-from-1975-and-the-first-minute-along-with-commercials/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 TC Media Now exclusive interview with longtime KSTP anchor Stan Turner. Award winning journalist, Stan Turner spent over 30 years with Hubbard Broadcasting as a reporter, news director, and anchor. During the 1980s, Mr. Turner was the main weeknight anchor of KSTP's evening broadcasts, and from 1989 to 1992 was the principal anchor of Hubbard's "All News Channel". Watch as Stan Turner discusses Twin Cities media past and present, his time at KSTP, and his thoughts on journalism in the new media world. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-stan-turner-interview-tc-media-now-exclusive/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-stan-turner-interview-tc-media-now-exclusive/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Masters of the Universe (He-Man and Skeletor), Van Halen, Madonna, and other dangers in your child's toy box is debated in this episode of Twin Cities Live from August of 1986 broadcast at the Minnesota State Fair and hosted by Bob Bruce. Evangelist Phil Phillips explains his philosophy on 1980s culture leading our kids to the occult. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-twin-cities-live-august-1986-satan-is-in-your-childs-bedroom/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-twin-cities-live-august-1986-satan-is-in-your-childs-bedroom/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 In a pre-24 hour news world in 1976, the final news of the day on WCCO Channel 4 was a voiceover a painted slide reading the day's headlines. This was after the CBS late movie, the tape cut after a couple minutes, so I am not sure how long this originally aired. Interested if anyone viewing this can identify the names of the "news makers" painted in this picture. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-4-news-final-1976/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-4-news-final-1976/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 From October 1978: WCCO 10pm report tease and open with Dave Moore and Doug Moore. Also commercials for CBS programs WKRP, Lou Grant, and more.... http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-open-october-15th-1978/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-open-october-15th-1978/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 From the days of KMSP's ABC affiliation, this clip is the first 15 minutes of a 10pm news broadcast on KMSP-TV Channel 9 from February 1979. To provide some historical context, I left in the end credits of "Soap" which ended right before the news. ABC's network switch to KSTP was just weeks away, all station branding had been scrubbed of any mention of the ABC television network. Note most of the news coverage in this broadcast are all network packages. One of the few local items is an interesting story on Minneapolis North High School with longtime Twin Cities activist Spike Moss. A good essay on the pre-independent days of KMSP can be found on Jeff Lonto's site. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-newswatch-from-february-1979-steve-doyle-and-cicely-hand/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-newswatch-from-february-1979-steve-doyle-and-cicely-hand/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A commercial break taken from an episode of "The Midnight Special" aired in 1974 on KSTP-TV. Featured is an ad for KSTP-AM then known as 15 KSTP The Music Station (the commercial is one slide), Station ID, followed by Mr. Whipple and Charmin, and Knights Formal Wear. http://tcmedianow.com/video/1974-commercial-break-15-kstp-the-music-station-charmin-knights-formal-wear/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/1974-commercial-break-15-kstp-the-music-station-charmin-knights-formal-wear/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO use to air several "Town Hall Meetings" during the year on various current event topics. One of the last in memory was this discussion on TV News "In the Public Interest". The WCCO news team, community members, lawyers, Chief of Police Tony Bosa discuss and debate the role and impact of TV News. Recognizable faces include Don Shelby, Colleen Needles, and Dave Nimmer, and host/moderator Gary Gilson. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-town-hall-meeting-in-the-public-interest-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-town-hall-meeting-in-the-public-interest-1985/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A public service on behalf of WCCO-TV and hosted by then Chief Meteorologist Mike Fairbourne. The "Severe Weather Test" tested Twin Cities knowledge of severe storms. How many can you get right? Along with a great theme, graphics, and vintage frightening images of storms are some commercials from the day for Hardware Hank, WCCO-FM AND the first few seconds of a TV show starring Michael Keaton. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-severe-weather-test-with-mike-fairbourne-spring-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-severe-weather-test-with-mike-fairbourne-spring-1981/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP's tribute to longtime sportscaster and journalist Ed Karow, who sadly passed away in 2003. This collection of clips shows highlights of Ed's career on KSTP including moments with Howard Cossell, Herb Brooks, Bud Grant, Bob Bruce, Joe Schmit, and others... http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-karow-file-from-kstp-tv-ed-karow-tribute-2003/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-karow-file-from-kstp-tv-ed-karow-tribute-2003/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A collection of promotions from KSTP-TV that aired in July 1980. Eyewitness News featuring the top events of the time (GOP Convention with Ronald Reagan, storms, The Minnesota Kicks), The Eyewitness News team, Jason Davis, and Twin Cities Today. At the time these promotions aired channel 5 was at the number one news station on the air in Minnesota with Ron Magers, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, and Bob Bruce... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-promotions-from-july-1980-eyewitness-news-twin-cities-today/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-promotions-from-july-1980-eyewitness-news-twin-cities-today/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO-TV News 10pm Report from Sunday February 24, 1980. Don Shelby and Mike Walcher anchored the weekends together for a brief period of time, included is their promo together that aired prior to the broadcast. Olympics, Iran, 1980 Election are some of the stories featured along with Bill Carlson doing the weather and Hal Scott doing sports. Also of note toward the end is video of Don Shelby's daughter Delta that was born the day this aired. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-news-10pm-report-weekend-february-24th-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-news-10pm-report-weekend-february-24th-1980/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 "This Must Be the Place" appears to have been a late night weekend talk show with WCCO host, weatherman, and anchor Bill Carlson. It looks to be a collage of interviews taken and recorded at separate times and edited together for this half hour installment. (with a strange computerized cat opening/close) I do not have a lot of memory or background of this program. In tonight's TMBTP features interviews with Annette O'Toole and Dave Durenberger. Also more vintage 1980 commercials, the kind that appear late at night. http://tcmedianow.com/video/this-must-be-the-place-with-bill-carlson-from-february-24-1980-wcco-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/this-must-be-the-place-with-bill-carlson-from-february-24-1980-wcco-tv/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Step back 30 years to KSTP, then the number one rated news program in the Twin Cities. Blue Chroma key walls with slides, weather maps that use markers, and a news team all seated at the desk ready for breaking news. Absent is regular anchor Ron Magers, however "Professional Meteorologist" (as labeled) Dennis Feltgen, Sports Director Bob Bruce, Neal Murray with consumer advice on gum and baby cribs, and fill in Don Ellison bring you all the days news from September 12, 1980. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-10pm-september-12-1980-full-broadcast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-10pm-september-12-1980-full-broadcast/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A very little watched news broadcast on a recent affiliate of the also little watched NBC network (at the time). Stan Bohrman anchored the WTCN news for about a year when WTCN gained the NBC affiliation from KSTP. WTCN was trying to heavily promote its NBC affiliation in station branding. If nothing else it is worth to hear the disco news theme song. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-news-center-11-october-9-1979-most-of-broadcast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-news-center-11-october-9-1979-most-of-broadcast/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Most of the KSTP 10pm News broadcast from August 31, 1985. Pat Milan, Angela Astore, Karen Filloon, and Robb Leer. Two big events in this broadcast - Live Newstar 5 coverage with Dennis Feltgen on Hurricane Elena. Dennis spent several days covering the storm across the gulf coast. Later Robb Leer debuts his newly born son Robert Murray Leer... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-sunday-august-31-1985-hurricane-elena-and-baby-robert-leer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-sunday-august-31-1985-hurricane-elena-and-baby-robert-leer/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A short skit/film featuring then KSTP-AM (known as "the music station") DJ Machine Gun Kelly illustrating a scene on how he fills his audience. Some great historical scenes of the surroundings of the KSTP studios (and Block E). http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-15s-machine-gun-kelly-1974-kstp-radio-dj/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-15s-machine-gun-kelly-1974-kstp-radio-dj/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The first of several parts of KSTP bloopers. These bloopers were recorded over a period of 37 years. This first part focuses on the 1990s and early 2000s. Chris Conangla, Kalley King, Randy Meier, Dave Dahl, Julie Nelson, and Joe Schmit are some of the "stars" of this reel. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-the-blooper-reel-part-one/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-the-blooper-reel-part-one/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Continuing the KSTP Blooper Reel, this volume moves back 30 years or more to the 1970s and 1980s. Mistakes, outtakes, and accidental outbursts from Ron Magers, Cyndy Brucatto, Dennis Feltgen, Bob Bruce, Steve and Sharon, Dave Dahl, Gary Lumpkin and more... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-the-blooper-reel-part-two/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-the-blooper-reel-part-two/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Would you trade your TV for a month for $500? Keep in mind the year is 1979 and you have no cell phone, internet, facebook, newsfeeds, ipod, playstation.... A documentary on the effects of TV viewing done by Dave Moore and WCCO that aired in 1979. Five families volunteered to have their TV disabled by a certified television repair technician (sent by Daytons) and figured out how to live without a member of their family (the TV) for one month. If anyone knows the people in this documentary please send them this link and encourage them to reach out to me. See http://www.minnpost.com/braublog/2010/09/16/21520/a_mom_as_500_lab_rat_wccos_tv-free_1979_experiment for more commentary and discussion. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-dave-moore-report-death-in-the-family-a-report-on-the-effects-of-television-viewing-from-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-dave-moore-report-death-in-the-family-a-report-on-the-effects-of-television-viewing-from-1979/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The KSTP news team appears on Good Company to discuss parenting and the challenges of being in the media and a parent. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-news-anchors-and-their-children-1983-cyndy-brucato-and-brooks-dennis-feltgen-and-darryl-bob-bruce-and-scott/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-news-anchors-and-their-children-1983-cyndy-brucato-and-brooks-dennis-feltgen-and-darryl-bob-bruce-and-scott/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 TCMedianow caught up with former KSTP and KARE meteorologist Dennis Feltgen late last year to take a look back at a dozen years of forecasting in the Twin Cities. Mr. Feltgen was chief meteorologist at KSTP from 1977 to 1986 and lead many of the innovations in broadcast meteorology that are still evident on KSTP and other stations today. Starting in the era of black marker drawn weather maps, progressing into the first Doppler radar, live reports from hurricanes along the gulf and eastern coasts, and even a stint as KSTP's "Mr. Weather", Dennis Feltgen was a large part of our local media culture for the better part of a generation. Today in addition to being a frequent contributor of footage to tcmedianow, Dennis Feltgen is Public Affairs Officer and Meteorologist for NOAA in Miami and happily married to a native Minnesotan. http://tcmedianow.com/video/tc-media-now-exclusive-interview-with-kstp-and-kares-dennis-feltgen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tc-media-now-exclusive-interview-with-kstp-and-kares-dennis-feltgen/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 "Mr. Weather" was a campaign developed by Hubbard Broadcasting to promote and build the brand of KSTP weather. Dennis Feltgen was promoted as "Mr. Weather" and would visit schools and organizations demonstrating science and weather. Dennis Feltgen was also branded as "Mr. Weather" in the evening weather segments. Budget cuts, staff changes, and strategy made Mr. Weather a short lived campaign, however enjoy a promo from 1985 as Mr. Weather walks freely through the halls of an elementary school. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-mr-weather-dennis-feltgen-promotion-from-1985-1986/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-mr-weather-dennis-feltgen-promotion-from-1985-1986/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP produced this one hour retrospective in 1998 in celebration of their 50th Anniversary on television. Colleen Needles then the new (and short lived) main anchor at KSTP hosts. Video courtesy of Jeff Lonto. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tvs-50th-anniversary-one-hour-special-from-1998/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tvs-50th-anniversary-one-hour-special-from-1998/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A collection of commercials that were broadcast during the 10:30pm movie on KMSP Channel 9 on February 15, 1980. National favorites as Mrs. Olson for Folgers, and long time local promotions for Tousley Ford. Projection TVs, North Stars Hockey, and the local dance studio.... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-commercial-break-from-the-1030-movie-february-15-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-commercial-break-from-the-1030-movie-february-15-1980/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Bowlerama was a local production that aired on KMSP during the 1980s. Similar to KSTP's Bowling for Dollars (and also hosted by Johnny Canton) local bowlers competed for prizes. A contestant in this episode Victor Mohrlant also was a contestant at TCMediaNow's Bowling for Dollars Live this past winter. A long time 3M employee and inventor of many of the media tapes used past and present, Mr. Mohrlant and his family have provided much of the great old and rare videos seen on this site. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-bowlerama-from-1986-hosted-by-johnny-canton/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-bowlerama-from-1986-hosted-by-johnny-canton/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO's 10pm Report open and first ten minutes from September 30th 1980. Doug Moore and Pat Miles (in for Dave Moore). Among some of the stories covered is the Reagan/Anderson/Carter Presidential Race, Iraq and Iran, and domestic abuse. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-september-30-1980-first-10-minutes/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-september-30-1980-first-10-minutes/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Remember when the Vikings were Super Bowl contenders? Here is a clip from a November 1975 edition of the "Bud Grant Show" that aired on KSTP and hosted by Tom Ryther. Tom, Bud Grant, and Jim Marshall discuss Vikings football (with other light topics). http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-the-bud-grant-show-with-bud-grant-jim-marshall-and-tom-ryther-november-1975/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-the-bud-grant-show-with-bud-grant-jim-marshall-and-tom-ryther-november-1975/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 TThe end of a broadcast day at KMSP Channel 9 in 1977. This looks to be the daily news update that probably aired well after the late local news and after the late movie (or in this case a rerun of "It Takes a Thief"). No anchor, just an announcer with some of the stories that more than likely aired in the 10pm news that night. The State and National economy, artificial sweeteners, and massage parlors are the topics this night with familiar faces such as Jimmy Carter, Martin Sabo, and Earl Gray. At the end is a clip that aired immediately after on religion hosted by former Michelle Bachman Congressional challenger El Tinklenberg. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-newsnine-final-aired-in-1977/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-newsnine-final-aired-in-1977/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Moore on Sunday with Dave Moore from May 1975. Dave Moore and WCCO examine prostitution in Minnesota and it's connection to the larger prostitution rings of New York City. Intriguing, depressing, and dark the journalists travel to New York to find a section of prostitution known as "Minnesota Row". http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-moore-on-sunday-with-dave-moore-prostitution-and-minnesota-may-3-1975/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-moore-on-sunday-with-dave-moore-prostitution-and-minnesota-may-3-1975/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 It's taken me awhile but I have finally found a (almost) full news broadcast with Ron Magers. From this spring day in 1980, Jimmy Carter, Afghanistan, Labor, and Israel/Palestine are top headlines with some local flavor of escape female convicts and a man protesting the City of Bloomington by not paying his water bill. Also weather with Roy Finden (for a vacationing Dennis Feltgen) and Bob Bruce with sports including a report from Robb Leer on the Northstars. Video courtesy of Roy Finden http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-10-from-april-28-1980-ron-magers-roy-finden-bob-bruce/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-10-from-april-28-1980-ron-magers-roy-finden-bob-bruce/ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 28 years ago this month, KSTP Eyewitness News at 6pm from November 1982. Cyndy Brucato, Stan Turner bring you the days headlines including reporting on the transition of out going Governor Al Quie and newly re-elected Governor Rudy Perpich. (Remember when elections were decided on election day?) Also weather with meteorologist Dennis Feltgen. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-november-1982-cyndy-brucato-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-november-1982-cyndy-brucato-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Promotion for WCCO News featuring Dave Moore, Pat Miles, and Doug Moore along with Walter Cronkie from 1980. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-news-promotion-from-1980-moore-miles-and-moore-cronkite-and-co/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-news-promotion-from-1980-moore-miles-and-moore-cronkite-and-co/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 It's 2:30am..do you know where to get the latest news? An automated computer graphic screen on Channel 4 playing easy listening music! These news graphics played on WCCO from 2am to 5am when the evening news was repeated again the next morning. This was done in other markets across the country, as stations stopped signing off the air completely at night and tried to keep a few viewers tuned in. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-all-nights-news-weather-and-sports-from-june-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-all-nights-news-weather-and-sports-from-june-1979/ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Another promotion from the Moore & Moore era of WCCO. This commercial promotes youthful anchor Doug Moore as he walks through Minneapolis, chats with law enforcement, handles a snake at the Como Zoo and meets his fans. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-doug-mooreanchor-promotion-from-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-doug-mooreanchor-promotion-from-1979/ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP's High School Bowl with Roy Finden from 1980. Southwest High School faces Edina East in this contest of knowledge and facts. Included are the original commercials of the day. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-high-school-bowl-with-roy-finden-from-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-high-school-bowl-with-roy-finden-from-1980/ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 A Gophers win against Iowa, arson, Prince's new Paisley Park Studios, and the "humor" of George Bush are stories covered in this September 1987 Saturday edition of WCCO's 10pm report. The first half is captured here, the quality is fair as it must have been recorded from over the air TV. Courtesy of the Barbara Ellison collection http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-saturday-10pm-report-september-12-1987-first-half-mike-walcher-and-debbie-ely/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-saturday-10pm-report-september-12-1987-first-half-mike-walcher-and-debbie-ely/ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 tcmedianow.com is not here just to entertain, refresh, and celebrate history, it is here to educate. This video produced by the 3M company in 1974 demonstrates how easy, fun, and effective making a "video production" is. The video quality is not perfect, not bad considering the tape is 36 years old. http://tcmedianow.com/video/3m-presents-how-to-produce-a-videotape-program-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/3m-presents-how-to-produce-a-videotape-program-1974/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 tcmedianow.com is not here just to entertain, refresh, and celebrate history, it is here to educate. This video produced by the 3M company in 1974 demonstrates that despite a lack of knowledge of this new technology called "videotape" a little education can make anyone a production expert. http://tcmedianow.com/video/3m-presents-the-show-must-go-on-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/3m-presents-the-show-must-go-on-1974/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's 6pm Report from December 6, 1983 with Dave Moore, Pat Miles, Mike Fairbourne, and Ralph Jon Fritz. The current WCCO studio on 11th and Nicollet was less than a year old in 1983, notice that the news set is in the news room with monitors, flashing banners, and a full crew of WCCO news employees gathering information. I lost track of the number of sets that they go through in a half hour, sometimes the anchors are sitting together, other times they are talking in separate studios. Some of the timely stories in this edition: Minneapolis property taxes, Christmas charitable giving, The Vikings, cold weather, and of course adult book stores. Video Courtesy of Brian Klier http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-from-december-6-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-from-december-6-1983/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's 10pm Report from December 6, 1983 with Dave Moore, Pat Miles, Skip Loescher, Mike Fairbourne, and Mark Rosen. The current WCCO studio on 11th and Nicollet was less than a year old in 1983, notice that the news set is in the news room with monitors, flashing banners, and a full crew of WCCO news employees gathering information. Also note the Washington DC Newsroom with a live report from Skip Loescher (this was common for about two years) I lost track of the number of sets that they go through in a half hour, sometimes the anchors are sitting together, other times they are talking in separate studios. Some of the timely stories in this edition: Minneapolis elections, Christmas Space Travel, The Vikings, cold weather, and of course adult book stores. Video Courtesy of Brian Klier http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-december-6-1983-dave-moore-pat-miles-skip-loescher-mike-fairbourne-mark-rosen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-december-6-1983-dave-moore-pat-miles-skip-loescher-mike-fairbourne-mark-rosen/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The KSTP team (on and off camera) wish viewers a Merry Christmas in this collection of promotions from 1980. Still images of the KSTP crew and some on air personalities including Ron Magers, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, Bob Bruce, Marcia Fluer, Stan Turner, Jason Davis, Neal Murray, John Hines, Ed Karrow and more. If anyone recognizes more names email me and I will add them to the list. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas-promotion-collection-from-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas-promotion-collection-from-1980/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Thank you to everyone who attended "Your Five O'Clock Friends" on February 22nd. Our expectations were well exceeded. Also special thank you to the evenings contributors Stan Turner, Tom Ryther, Barry ZeVan, Lindsay Strand, JB Eckert, Susan Steger Welsh and all the engineers, producers, and behind the scenes personnel who attended. (Please contact me here if I forgot your name, I met a lot of great people!) Photos coming soon Check back for future events in 2011 http://www.minnesotahistorycenter.org/hip http://tcmedianow.com/news/history-of-hip-your-5-oclock-friends-event-at-the-minnesota-history-center-feb-22-730-pm/ http://tcmedianow.com/news/history-of-hip-your-5-oclock-friends-event-at-the-minnesota-history-center-feb-22-730-pm/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 A collection of KSTP weather airchecks by then Chief Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen from 1981. Mr. Feltgen was Chief Meteorologist at KSTP from 1978 to 1986 and continued to provide weather forecasts for KARE until 1989. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-weather-with-dennis-feltgen-kstp-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-weather-with-dennis-feltgen-kstp-1981/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's Noon Report from Halloween 1985. Debbie Ely and Tony Saffold anchor news reports ranging from a new Toro plant to where the best parties for trick or treaters are in the metro. Also a weather report from local legend Bud Kraehling. Video Courtesy of Brian Klier http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-from-october-31-1985-most-bud-kraehling-debbie-ely-tony-saffold/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-from-october-31-1985-most-bud-kraehling-debbie-ely-tony-saffold/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 What may be the first outdoor weather "remote" broadcast in the Twin Cities, Roy Finden provides a forecast one snowy day live from Minnehaha Park in 1975. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-remote-at-minnehaha-park-with-roy-finden-1975/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-remote-at-minnehaha-park-with-roy-finden-1975/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 From "The Scene Tonight" circa December 1974. WCCO reporter Jim Newman finds out what it takes to be a Santa at Daytons. Jim transforms from WCCO beat reporter to full fledged Santa in this segment photographed by Jack Silverman. Video Courtesy of Jack Silverman. UPDATE: The anchor introducing this story is the late Bill Stewart. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-how-to-be-a-daytons-santa-report-by-jim-newman-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-how-to-be-a-daytons-santa-report-by-jim-newman-1974/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 From "The Scene Tonight" in 1974. Dave Moore introduces a piece on the Minnesota Dance Company's production of "The Nutcracker Fantasy" at Northrop Auditorium. Video Courtesy of Photographer Jack Silverman http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-the-nutcracker-fantasy-at-northrop-auditorium-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-the-nutcracker-fantasy-at-northrop-auditorium-1974/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 In honor of our fallen stadium let's take a step back when Minneapolis was bragging of their new (alleged) state of the art enclosed all purpose stadium. The News 11 sports team of Tom Ryther, Jeff Passolt, Randy Shaver, and Steve Carroll report on the event and also examine some of the dome controversy (on playing sports in the dome, not the cost or sustainability). http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-metrodomes-glory-days-wusa-now-kare-coverage-of-the-1985-mlb-all-star-game-at-the-metrodome-july-16-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-metrodomes-glory-days-wusa-now-kare-coverage-of-the-1985-mlb-all-star-game-at-the-metrodome-july-16-1985/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 KMSP promotion from 1976 "Keep on Watchin". From KMSP's ABC days, the station attempts to tie it's news programming with then top rated programs as Donny and Marie, Happy Days, and Starsky and Hutch. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-stacks-the-deck-in-your-favor-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-stacks-the-deck-in-your-favor-/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 In studio interview discussing tcmedianow.com, December 30, 2010. http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-discusses-tcmedianowcom-on-mytalk-fm-1071/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-discusses-tcmedianowcom-on-mytalk-fm-1071/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO-TV's 10pm Report from May 3, 1980, the first 10 minutes captured. The footage that survives is on the Democrat and Republican local district conventions from 1980. Interesting story on George HW Bush winning the day's delegates over Ronald Reagan (Reagan still won overall Minnesota's then IR party delegates) http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-first-10-minutes-from-may-3-1980-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-first-10-minutes-from-may-3-1980-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein/ Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO-TV's 10pm Report from April 12, 1980 (first 20 minutes recorded). Mike Walcher and Ann Rubenstein anchor coverage with Bill Carlson's weather. Campaign 1980, the final hours of the Minnesota 1980 Legislature, and the death of long time WCCO Radio Capitol (and Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame member) correspondent Arv Johnson is reported in this broadcast. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-april-12-1980-mike-walcher-bill-carlson/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-april-12-1980-mike-walcher-bill-carlson/ Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Douglas promotes WTCN (now KARE)'s weather coverage and the importance of Doppler Radar in this promotional spot from 1984 http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcns-severe-storm-coverage-and-doppler-radar-paul-douglas-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcns-severe-storm-coverage-and-doppler-radar-paul-douglas-1984/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO 10pm Report Sunday edition from January 8, 1989. Mike Walcher and Cindy Hilger report on all that is cold in Minnesota in the heart of January. House Fires, snow emergencies are headlines along with Mike Fairbourne's weather and Ralph Jon Fritz's sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-january-8-1989/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-from-january-8-1989/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 John Hines and June Lindsay host KSTP\'s daytime talk show "Twin Cities Today". Longtime Twin Cities radio personality John Hines took a break from radio in the early 1980s after Steve and Sharon (later of Good Company fame) left the Channel 5 talk show for national ambitions in California. Like Good Company, TCT featured guests, fashion tips, cooking, and bargains. In this hour we have a country singer, a psychologist, and of course cooking tips. All original commercials are intact featuring the Eyewitness News Team, Benchwarmer Bob, Tom Reid of the Minnesota North Stars, and Wink Martindale. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-twin-cities-today-with-john-hines-from-january-13-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-twin-cities-today-with-john-hines-from-january-13-1981/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's Controversial documentary "Thy Will Be Done", a critical examination of organized "new" religious organizations and cults as well as "deprogrammers". I have saved this one for a long time to post, it's not 90 minutes that can be watched lightly. To put this in historical context, the events of Jonestown, and the Manson murders were not distant memories in 1980. The Unification Church was considered at it's peak in mainstream society in the 1970s, and Minnesota's U.S. Representative Donald Fraser had done an extensive investigation on the Unification Church's financial practices. The documentary (under the Moore Report title), host Dave Moore and WCCO examine the impact of the new religious organizations and their effect on families in Minnesota. The term cult is used frequently, and is defined during this film. Connecting with family members of organization members, WCCO travels across the country looking for answers to why Minnesotans enter these organizations, debates weather they are in fact cults and why it's members disconnect from the outside world. The controversial method of "deprogramming" is examined critically both from a legal and emotional perspective, in one segment the WCCO camera follows one intervention between the parents of a cult member and her eventual deprogramming session. This documentary aired under a great amount of controversy. Lawyers of the religious organization of Brother Rama Behera and the Disciples of Lord Jesus filed lawsuits against WCCO which were not settled until the FCC ruled in WCCO's favor in 1983. The original airing was followed by a WCCO "Town Hall Meeting" with a diverse group of lawyers, the ACLU (who were against the deprogramming method), Leaders of Religious Groups, former members, current members, and the general public. Since the tape that I have is the second showing, there is no Town Hall Meeting, but instead a response from the Unification Church and the Church of Scientology. This video was shown in High Schools in Minnesota as late as the mid 1990s (I watched this in a High School Social Studies class in 1995). It has probably been 30 years or more since most people who have seen this previously first viewed it, and most viewers of this site probably have never seen it. When I posted WCCO's documentary Death in the Family I was hoping to find any participants in the study to reach out and connect 30 years later. Thanks to my friends at MinnPost and David Brauer, we did find one of the documentaries participants. While a much more emotional and complicated subject, I still encourage and ask that if anyone out there is part of this film and would like to provide their insight to the past and present to contact me here http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-moore-report-thy-will-be-done-examination-of-new-religious-organizations-and-cults-aired-originally-january-3-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-moore-report-thy-will-be-done-examination-of-new-religious-organizations-and-cults-aired-originally-january-3-1980/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The Twin Cities very own Barry ZeVan with highlights from his long and colorful career in broadcasting from weather, skiing, commercials, and entertainment. Promotions, airchecks, and segments featuring Gregory Peck, Sammy Davis Jr, Jimmy Durante, Robert Goulet, John Denver, Jimmy Osmond, Former Vice President Walter Mondale, and more... Collection dates back from Barry's days in Las Vegas through Minneapolis, Washington D.C., and Detroit. Video Courtesy of Barry ZeVan http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-many-faces-of-barry-zevan-retrospective-produced-in-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-many-faces-of-barry-zevan-retrospective-produced-in-1979/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's 10pm Report from January 20th 1980. Super Bowl Sunday, the Iran hostage situation (Day 78, one year prior to the day they were released), and Jimmy Carter's controversial announcement of boycotting the 1980 Summer Olympics are top stories covered in the majority of this broadcast. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-20-1980-most-of-broadcast-mike-walcher-skip-loescher/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-20-1980-most-of-broadcast-mike-walcher-skip-loescher/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The Vikings unexpected trip to the NFC Championship game in 1987 brought the WCCO News Team of Pat Miles and Mark Rosen to Washington DC to provide live pre game coverage. Pat Miles travels the streets of DC looking for Vikings fans or T-shirts (she finds no warm reception). Includes interviews with Jim Marshall, Wade Wilson and Tommy Kramer (and their wives), and more... http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-pre-game-coverage-of-the-1987-nfc-championship-minnesota-vikings-at-washington-pat-miles-skip-loescher-mark-rosen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-pre-game-coverage-of-the-1987-nfc-championship-minnesota-vikings-at-washington-pat-miles-skip-loescher-mark-rosen/ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO's 10pm Report Saturday night edition from January 24, 1981. Mike Walcher and Ann Rubenstein anchor the day's news, the biggest story being the return home of the American hostages from Iran (they had been released in Iran only four days prior). Dr. Walt Lyons reports on unusual January weather and Mark Rosen (in his weekend sports days) provides the scores on the North Stars and Gopher Sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-24-1981-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein-mark-rosen-dr-walt-lyons/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-24-1981-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein-mark-rosen-dr-walt-lyons/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 It's 2:30am..do you know where to get the latest news? Another evening of Channel 4's innovative 1981 graphics and music with a text news feed..all night long. These news graphics played on WCCO from 2am to 5am when the evening news was repeated again the next morning. This was done in other markets across the country, as stations stopped signing off the air completely at night and tried to keep a few viewers tuned in. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-all-night-news-sports-and-weather-from-january-25th-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wccos-all-night-news-sports-and-weather-from-january-25th-1981/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP's Eyewitness News Update, 10pm News from January 28, 1985, full half hour report with Stan Turner, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, and Bob Bruce The Eyewitness News Team brings all the day's events including State budget deficits and cuts, January weather, a special report on daycare, and a Kevyn Berger report on a Polish family reunited after 40 years. During sports Bob Bruce reports on that day's demolition of Met Stadium which was cleared for what was later to be known as Mall of America. Minnesota Sports legends Harmon Killebrew, Bob Brown are some of the witnesses as the iconic sports stadium comes crashing down. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-update-full-report-from-january-28-1985-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-dennis-feltgen-bob-bruce-includes-met-stadium-demolition/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-update-full-report-from-january-28-1985-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-dennis-feltgen-bob-bruce-includes-met-stadium-demolition/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Hormel Strike, crime, and Vikings ownership are some of the stories covered in this full broadcast from February 4, 1986 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-full-report-from-february-4-1986-stan-turner-ruth-spencer-dennis-feltgen-bob-bruce/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-full-report-from-february-4-1986-stan-turner-ruth-spencer-dennis-feltgen-bob-bruce/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 25 years ago the St Paul Winter Carnival and the City of St Paul built a large Ice Palace on the island of St Paul's Lake Phalen. Over a million people visited and viewed this magnificent structure during the 1986 Winter Carnival. KSTP produced and aired this short documentary as a video tribute to the palace, and actually encouraged viewers to record and save the video. KSTP's then evening news anchor Ruth Spencer hosts "Vision on Ice". Check out WUSA (KARE)'s 1986 Ice Palace special here http://tcmedianow.com/video/vision-on-ice-kstp-special-on-the-1986-st-paul-winter-carnival-ice-palace-hosted-by-ruth-spencer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/vision-on-ice-kstp-special-on-the-1986-st-paul-winter-carnival-ice-palace-hosted-by-ruth-spencer/ Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN's NewsCenter 11 Weekend Edition of the 10pm news from November 8, 1980. California Earthquakes, contaminated drinking water in Oakdale, Vietnam immigrant Chip Velek, and Gopher football are some of the stories in this almost full broadcast anchored by Dennis Bounds (later of KSTP and now KING-TV in Seattle), Bill Peterson, and Steve Pascente. Also commercials for Dayton's, Golden Valley Motel, The White House (restaurant in Golden Valley), and box wine... http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-weekend-edition-from-november-8-1980-with-dennis-bounds/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-weekend-edition-from-november-8-1980-with-dennis-bounds/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Before Frank and Amelia on WCCO, the Twin Cities had "The Weather Couple" on KARE-TV. Albeit a short stint, Married Meteorologists Sally Patrick and Andre Bernier provided weather on News11 Sunrise together in the fall of 1987, Sally inside and Andre in the backyard. In early 1988 Andre Bernier went to WJW-TV and has been there ever since, bringing the concept of outdoor weather broadcasting to Cleveland. Sally soon followed and also provided weather forecasts to the Cleveland area until retiring from television in 2009. Andre has provided great contributions to tcmedianow.com and was gracious enough to provide me this interview virtually in 2009. More on Andre can be found at his website: http://www.andrebernier.com/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/an-interview-with-andre-bernier-former-kare-meteorologist/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/an-interview-with-andre-bernier-former-kare-meteorologist/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Promotion for KSTP's "News Specialists" Neil Murray, Lindsay Strand, Bob Bruce, Dennis Feltgen, Dr. Michael Breen, Arthur Ballet, Tom Steward, John Sonsteng.. Aired in the fall of 1983 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-promotion-the-news-specialists/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-promotion-the-news-specialists/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP promotes Dennis Feltgen and the Weather Specialists, seven meteorologists preparing Twin Cities broadcasts nightly. Aired in 1983 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-weather-specialists-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-weather-specialists-1983/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO promotion on their new unpredictable "5pm Report" from 1980. WCCO was the first station in the market to add the third late afternoon broadcast about a year prior. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-promotion-the-5pm-report-from-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-promotion-the-5pm-report-from-1980/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN's (now KARE) NewsCenter 11 from March 1980. Stan Bohrman, Glenn Burns, and Tom Ryther provide news, sports, and weather in this full broadcast. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-from-march-1980-stan-bohrman-glen-burns-and-tom-ryther/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-from-march-1980-stan-bohrman-glen-burns-and-tom-ryther/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 A typical cold January in Minnesota. In this January 1989 clip from WCCO's 5pm Report Don Shelby and Colleen Needles anchor along with a report from Mike Walcher outdoors, providing live testimony to the cold weather, and a story about grieving for lost pets. Long time WCCO weatherman Bud Kraehling provides the day's weather forecast and Ralph Jon Fritz talks about fishing in Belize. Unfortunately the clip is only 16 minutes. Includes commercials for Donahue and the short lived "Pat Sajak Show". http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-5pm-report-from-january-1989-don-shelby-colleen-needles-bud-kraehling-ralph-jon-fritz-and-mike-walcher/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-5pm-report-from-january-1989-don-shelby-colleen-needles-bud-kraehling-ralph-jon-fritz-and-mike-walcher/ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 A short bump of commercials that aired on then ABC affiliate KMSP in 1975. Also a news bump for KMSP's evening news with Ben Boyett and Phil Breman. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-commercials-and-news-bump-from-1975/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-commercials-and-news-bump-from-1975/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KMSP's Prime Time News from February 1986. Rod Grams and Heather Harden anchor along with Perry Williams sports and Joe Dandrea weather. Minnesota women's equality and the Philippines are some of the stories covered in this clip. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-prime-time-news-from-february-1986-with-rod-grams-and-heather-harden/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-prime-time-news-from-february-1986-with-rod-grams-and-heather-harden/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Burger King Whopper commercial aired on KSTP-TV in 1974 Who doesn't miss Burger Kings with microphones and wood paneling? http://tcmedianow.com/video/burger-king-whopper-commercial-from-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/burger-king-whopper-commercial-from-1974/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP's Sunday Extra was a hip unconventional look at the local news that aired Sunday night after the 10pm Eyewitness News. The program was hosted by Steve Sanger and featured such bits as this piece on rock musicians who wrote songs on then WCCO anchor Pat Miles and KSTP anchor Cyndy Brucato. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-sunday-extra-with-steve-sanger-rock-songs-about-pat-miles-and-cyndy-brucato-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-sunday-extra-with-steve-sanger-rock-songs-about-pat-miles-and-cyndy-brucato-1981/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Valleyfair (at the time of this airing only it's fifth season) promotion for Memorial Day weekend in 1980 featuring Jay Johnson (at the time best known as Chuck Campbell from Soap) and the new ride "The Corkscrew". Aired on WCCO in 1980 http://tcmedianow.com/video/valleyfair-promotion-memorial-day-1980-jay-johnson-and-the-new-corkscrew/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/valleyfair-promotion-memorial-day-1980-jay-johnson-and-the-new-corkscrew/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 "Scared Straight" was a 1978 Academy Award winning documentary directed by Arnold Shapiro and narrated by Peter Falk. The production was filmed at Rahway State Prison and showed a controversial method of showing at risk youth the reality of prison life. "Lifers" berated the youth visiting the prison, with the purpose of "Scaring" them straight. The documentary was aired on television in 1979, and locally here on WTCN-TV. Introduced by then station manager Bob Fransen, the program contained an advisory of "coarse street language". In fact it was the first time some of the words were aired on broadcast television. As shown on WTCN, the documentary's commercials were PSAs from then Senator Dave Durenberger, St. Paul City Council member Ron Maddox, Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser, and St. Paul Mayor George Latimer among others. The documentary itself is available commercially through Amazon, so I will not be providing that, what is available to view is the introduction, wrap around segments, a discussion with Dick Cavett, and WTCN's Town Hall Meeting that discusses the effectiveness of the Scared Straight Program. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-presents-scared-straight-includes-analysis-with-dick-cavett-and-town-hall-meeting-with-stuart-a-lindman-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-presents-scared-straight-includes-analysis-with-dick-cavett-and-town-hall-meeting-with-stuart-a-lindman-/ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 John Hines and June Lindsay host KSTP's daytime talk show "Twin Cities Today". Longtime Twin Cities radio personality John Hines took a break from radio in the early 1980s after Steve and Sharon (later of Good Company fame) left the Channel 5 talk show for national ambitions in California. Like Good Company, TCT featured guests, fashion tips, cooking, and bargains. In this hour we have make overs, medical analysis, and information on ski-a-thon 1981. All original commercials are intact featuring the Eyewitness News Team, Happy Days, Dance Fever (with Mary Crosby) and The Don Lane Show. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-twin-cities-today-with-john-hines-from-february-10-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-twin-cities-today-with-john-hines-from-february-10-1981/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Donaldson's Saturday Night! Commercial for the now defunct Donaldson's department stores special discounted Saturday night sale, a parody of Chevy Chase's pratfall of Saturday Night Live. I remember this commercial airing through the final days of Donaldson's which changed owners in 1988 and became Carson Pirie Scott. This commercial aired during an airing of The Muppet Show in 1981 on KMSP. http://tcmedianow.com/video/donaldsons-saturday-night-commercial-from-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/donaldsons-saturday-night-commercial-from-1981/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP-TV's Eyewitness News at 5 from March 18, 1982. 5pm newscasts were a relatively modern installment in the Twin Cities in the early 1980s. WCCO and KSTP positioned their 5pm broadcasts to be lighter and provide greater depth to human interest stories. This installment focuses on the snowfall of 1982 that was continuing into late March. The Eyewitness News team searches out how people cope with the snow (including Dave Dahl's tip of smiling when providing a less than ideal forecast). Dr. Michael Breen discuses the psychological effects of cold and snow, and Arthur Ballet gives a very lengthy and theatrical review of the movie "The Amateur". Stan Turner anchors and Dennis Feltgen provides a forecast in this full report from March 18, 1982 with the original commercials. From Dennis Feltgen: The great winter of '82 kept on keeping on. The computer graphics were done on a Kavouras g-dos system...we called it "the mapper". The satellite loop came with a graphics tablet, which was new to TV at the time. BTW, in the background of the war room shot is Ron Trenda and John Dooley. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5-with-stan-turner-and-dennis-feltgen-march-18-1982-full-report-with-commercials/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5-with-stan-turner-and-dennis-feltgen-march-18-1982-full-report-with-commercials/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 An early morning (or late at night) news update from KSTP-TV Eyewitness News. Tom Green (the anchor not the comedian) provides a brief update on snow emergencies, cold weather, and what to expect from Ronald Reagan's first State of the Union address that night. A very empty newsroom is the backdrop... Tom Green also anchored the morning news, most of my memory of him is without the moustache. Anyone know what happened to him? http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tvs-late-night-news-february-18-1981/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tvs-late-night-news-february-18-1981/ Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WTCN's version of NBC's "Proud as a Peacock" promotion aired in 1979 (during a rerun of Ironside). In 1979, third place NBC ran a series of promotions under the "Proud as a Peacock" theme. It was lampooned in the media, including NBC's own Saturday Night Live. WTCN the new NBC affiliate in the Twin Cities tried to imitate the campaign by showing off their new newsteam (including Stan Bohrman and Dr. Michael Breen), helicopter, and reruns of Mary Tyler Moore and MASH. Probably the only thing that had an audience during this period was the reruns of MASH. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-proud-as-a-peacock-promotion-from-1979-featuring-wtcn-personalities-and-programs/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-proud-as-a-peacock-promotion-from-1979-featuring-wtcn-personalities-and-programs/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Governor Al Quie reminds Minnesota drivers to kindly drive the new speed limit of 55mph. Aired on WTCN-TV in 1979. http://tcmedianow.com/video/al-quie-reminds-you-to-drive-55-from-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/al-quie-reminds-you-to-drive-55-from-1979/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 In honor of the Twins home opener... A series of TV promotions/commercials produced for the Minnesota Twins in 1978 and 1979. Rod Carew, Dave Goltz, Jerry Koosman, and Calvin Griffith (complaining about the cost of balls) make appearances in these spots as well as a promotion for "Jacket Day" at the Met. http://tcmedianow.com/video/minnesota-twins-tv-promotions-from-1978-and-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/minnesota-twins-tv-promotions-from-1978-and-1979/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Robb Leer reports live on KSTP's Action Cam from Met Stadium as the Twins take on the Oakland A's in the summer of 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/robb-leer-live-from-met-stadiumtwins-vs-oakland-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/robb-leer-live-from-met-stadiumtwins-vs-oakland-1979/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From WTCN-TV in 1984, Tom Ryther reports on the rumor of Carl Pohlad purchasing the Minnesota Twins from Calvin Griffith. Pohlad known primarily to that point as the owner of Marquette Bank and other Twin Cities companies talks about in this short interview his intentions of increasing funding for player salaries and promotions. Always controversial among fans and not-so fans, this was the start of an era in Twins history. Included is the original WTCN news opening featuring Paul Magers, Diana Pierce, and Paul Douglas. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-report-on-carl-pohlad-purchasing-the-twins-from-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-report-on-carl-pohlad-purchasing-the-twins-from-1984/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Jerseys, tube socks, and back packs are some of the prizes offered at the Metrodome as Minnesota Twins players Tom Brunansky, Mickey Hatcher, Gary Gaetti, Kent Hrbek, and Kirby Puckett promote fan give-aways in the summer of 1985. http://tcmedianow.com/video/1985-twins-tv-spots-and-promotions-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/1985-twins-tv-spots-and-promotions-/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 KARE-TV's News11 Sunrise from April 15, 1987, first half of the hour long newscast. Tax Day topics are covered as well as a trip to Target looking at Easter products. News, weather, sports, and traffic including Twins highlights. The morning greeting is done by Tartan High School in Oakdale. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-news11-sunrise-from-april-15-1987-john-bachman-amy-powell-roy-finden-and-steve-carroll/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-news11-sunrise-from-april-15-1987-john-bachman-amy-powell-roy-finden-and-steve-carroll/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Thanksgiving Day 1982, 5pm The remains of the downtown Minneapolis Donaldson's store glowed in a blaze of fire in what has been one of Minneapolis' largest and most destructive fires in the cities history. The fire, which was started by arson started in the remains of Donaldson's former downtown store eventually catching Northwestern Bank's Headquarters (later Norwest, now Wells Fargo) destroying the building and damaging the iconic "Weather Ball", ultimately leaving a block of downtown Minneapolis in ashes for what should have been the biggest shopping day of the year. In this report from KSTP-TV, Stan Turner reports directly from the scene of the fire 24 hours later. A day in Minnesota and Minneapolis history not forgotten. Interesting video and images of what downtown Minneapolis looked like almost 30 years ago. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5pm-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-dennis-bounds/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-5pm-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-dennis-bounds/ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Thanksgiving Day 1982, 5pm The remains of the downtown Minneapolis Donaldson's store glowed in a blaze of fire in what has been one of Minneapolis' largest and most destructive fires in the cities history. The fire, which was started by arson started in the remains of Donaldson's former downtown store eventually catching Northwestern Bank's Headquarters (later Norwest, now Wells Fargo) destroying the building and damaging the iconic "Weather Ball", ultimately leaving a block of downtown Minneapolis in ashes for what should have been the biggest shopping day of the year. In this report from WCCO-TV, Dave Nimmer reports from the scene of the fire, which was still hot and in chaos less than one day from the initial blaze. A day in Minnesota and Minneapolis history not forgotten. Interesting video and images of what downtown Minneapolis looked like almost 30 years ago. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-5pm-report-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-don-shelby-ann-rubenstein-dave-nimmer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-5pm-report-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-don-shelby-ann-rubenstein-dave-nimmer/ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Thanksgiving Day 1982, 5pm The remains of the downtown Minneapolis Donaldson's store glowed in a blaze of fire in what has been one of Minneapolis' largest and most destructive fires in the cities history. The fire, which was started by arson started in the remains of Donaldson's former downtown store eventually catching Northwestern Bank's Headquarters (later Norwest, now Wells Fargo) destroying the building and damaging the iconic "Weather Ball", ultimately leaving a block of downtown Minneapolis in ashes for what should have been the biggest shopping day of the year. In this report from WCCO-TV, Don Shelby and Pat Miles anchor a special 6pm Report, while Dave Nimmer reports from the scene of the fire, which was still hot and in chaos less than one day from the initial blaze. A day in Minnesota and Minneapolis history not forgotten. Interesting video and images of what downtown Minneapolis looked like almost 30 years ago. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-don-shelby-pat-miles-dave-nimmer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-coverage-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-thanksgiving-fire-november-26-1982-don-shelby-pat-miles-dave-nimmer/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Jim Newman reports from St. Cloud, Minnesota where then President (and candidate) Gerald Ford's daughter Susan campaigned for then 6th District Congressional candidate Jim Anderson. Journalist Jim Newman reported on stories at WCCO from 1975 to 1989, eventually working at Oregon Public Broadcasting He is also an illustrator and painter, more on Jim can be found on his website http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-president-fords-daughter-susan-in-minnesota-on-wcco-tv-in-1976/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-president-fords-daughter-susan-in-minnesota-on-wcco-tv-in-1976/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Jim Newman reports from Lacrosse, Wisconsin where then Senator (and VP Candidate) Bob Dole campaigned for what was expected to be a close election between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Analysis by Jim Newman shows Dole to be the more dynamic than then President Ford. Journalist Jim Newman reported on stories at WCCO from 1975 to 1989, eventually working at Oregon Public Broadcasting He is also an illustrator and painter, more on Jim can be found on his website http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-bob-dole-campaigning-in-lacrosse-wisconsin-in-1976-for-wcco-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-bob-dole-campaigning-in-lacrosse-wisconsin-in-1976-for-wcco-tv/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Jim Newman reports on the St. Anthony Pink Panther Club, a weekly gathering of...fans of the Pink Panther that met Saturday mornings in a bar in St. Anthony. Journalist Jim Newman reported on stories at WCCO from 1975 to 1989, eventually working at Oregon Public Broadcasting He is also an illustrator and painter, more on Jim can be found on his website Photography by Jack Silverman http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-the-st-anthony-pink-panther-club-wcco-tv-1976/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/jim-newman-reports-on-the-st-anthony-pink-panther-club-wcco-tv-1976/ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Then the number one rated News program in the Twin Cities, KSTP's Eyewitness News at 6 from November 1979 with Ron Magers, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, and Bob Bruce. A typical November day, agriculture features, politics, cold weather, and losing sports teams. A rarity to find a full broadcast with this news team! http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-ron-magers-cyndy-brucato-dennis-feltgen-and-bob-bruce-full-report-from-november-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-ron-magers-cyndy-brucato-dennis-feltgen-and-bob-bruce-full-report-from-november-1979/ Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO-TV's 6pm Report from November 28, 1979 with Anchors Dave Moore and Pat Miles, Bud Kraehling's weather and Ralph Jon Fritz's Sports. Don Shelby reports on the Piper kidnapping trial, stories on car theft, and UFOs are part of this somewhat typical November day in the Twin Cities. Also as happens on live TV some video technical difficulties on the WCCO set - magic never intended to be seen again. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-from-november-28-1979-dave-moore-pat-miles-bud-kraehling-ralph-jon-fritz/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-from-november-28-1979-dave-moore-pat-miles-bud-kraehling-ralph-jon-fritz/ Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WTCN (now KARE)'s NewsCenter 11 at 6 from November 1979. Stan Bohrman brings all the days news, with Glenn Burns' Weather, and Bob Kurtz' Sports http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-from-november-1979-stan-bohrman-glenn-burns-bob-kurtz/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-newscenter-11-from-november-1979-stan-bohrman-glenn-burns-bob-kurtz/ Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP's "Doppler" John Dooley provides a forecast on Eyewitness News June 30, 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-with-doppler-john-dooley-june-30-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-with-doppler-john-dooley-june-30-1979/ Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP's Dennis Feltgen provides a forecast on Eyewitness News on June 27, 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-with-dennis-feltgen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-weather-with-dennis-feltgen/ Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Meteorologist Keith Eichner provides a weather forecast for WTCN-TV NewsCenter 11 in June 1979. Great use of the chroma key as Keith navigates through the satellites and radar. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-kare-newscenter-11-weather-with-keith-eichner-from-june-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-kare-newscenter-11-weather-with-keith-eichner-from-june-1979/ Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The local NBC affiliate KARE was for almost twenty years the market's independent station featuring reruns, movies, and first run syndicated programming. Then known as WTCN, the station provided a 9:30 News program before the traditoinal network affiliates began their 10pm coverage. Gil Amundson anchors this report from December 1975, Amundson was with WTCN from it's early days in the 1950s until the 1ate 1980s serving in a variety of roles including anchor. Taxes, spending, the sale of the White Sox, and Hubert Humphrey are some of the stories covered in this full report. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-tvs-930-evening-news-from-december-1975-with-gil-amundson-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-tvs-930-evening-news-from-december-1975-with-gil-amundson-full-report/ Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The Twin Cities local version of Today - Twin Cities Today with John Hines and June Lindsay. Make Overs, a discussion on jealousy, and recipes are some of the features in this full broadcast with commercials from thirty years ago. http://tcmedianow.com/video/twin-cities-today-may-19-1981-with-john-hines/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/twin-cities-today-may-19-1981-with-john-hines/ Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A tribute to WCCO anchor Dave Moore, who at the time of this airing was about to anchor his final 10pm News Report for WCCO (he would continue to anchor the 6pm news until 1991). Taped at the Carleton Celebrity Room and featuring many WCCO personalities, Dave's career and work is highlighted with tributes from friends and colleagues. Immediately after this airing Dave anchored his final 10pm Newscast which can be found on this site here http://tcmedianow.com/video/dave-moore-one-moore-time-wcco-september-20-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/dave-moore-one-moore-time-wcco-september-20-1985/ Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A collection of mess ups, outakes, gaffs, and mishaps from WTCN (now KARE) News with video from 1979 and 1980. Features Stan Bohrman, Keith Eichner, Glenn Burns, Jane Mitchell, Bernie Grace, Dr. Michael Brean, Nancy Nelson, Tom Ryther, Dennis Bounds, Bud Grant, Benchwarmer Bob and more *Some adult language http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-outake-reel-1979-to-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-outake-reel-1979-to-1980/ Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From the Backyard archives: Paul Douglas talks to the cast of Brigadoon including Barry ZeVan playing the chanter. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-backyard-with-paul-douglas-with-the-cast-of-brigadoon-1986-kare-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-backyard-with-paul-douglas-with-the-cast-of-brigadoon-1986-kare-tv/ Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Paul Douglas provides a summer forecast from the backyard in the summer of 1984. The backyard was so new that the wall that covered up Highway 55 had not been built yet. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-backyard-with-paul-douglas-june-1984-wtcn-tv-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-backyard-with-paul-douglas-june-1984-wtcn-tv-/ Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Scranton known now to a generation of viewers of the Office as a branch of Dundler Mifflin was also the home to the original weather backyard a concept Paul Douglas brought with him from the east coast to Minnesota in 1983. In this collection of weather reports from 1981 Paul Douglas provides weather updates from WNEP's backyard in Scranton. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-and-the-original-backyard-at-wnep-tv-16-scranton-pennsylvania-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-and-the-original-backyard-at-wnep-tv-16-scranton-pennsylvania-/ Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Paul Douglas produced and hosted this five part series on changes in the weather, man made weather modification (through cloud seeding) and the impact on agriculture and farming worldwide. Aired in five parts April 29th to May 3rd 1984 http://tcmedianow.com/video/weather-made-to-order-feature-series-produced-and-hosted-by-paul-douglas-at-wtcn-tv-in-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/weather-made-to-order-feature-series-produced-and-hosted-by-paul-douglas-at-wtcn-tv-in-1984/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 For the die hard Twin Cities TV fan. An interesting parody film done on what goes on behind the scenes at WTCN made what I can guess would be the late 1960s. Features WTCN employees Gil Amundson, Mel Jass, Halsey Hall and others. http://tcmedianow.com/video/behind-the-scenes-at-wtcn/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/behind-the-scenes-at-wtcn/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Paul Douglas produced this five part documentary on tornado chasing that aired in five parts in the spring of 1985. Paul and a photographer follow some tornado chasers as they seek to gain better insight on the activity of tornado chasing and tornadoes themselves. One year later Paul would be broadcasting during a live tornado shot by a Sky11. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-tornado-chasers-aired-in-five-parts-in-may-1985-wtcn-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-tornado-chasers-aired-in-five-parts-in-may-1985-wtcn-tv/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From thirty years ago KMSP-TV's Prime Time News, a combination of KMSP's local news product and the former Independent News Network (INN) a national news service that provided reports for local stations. The state tax code, social funding, and Northwestern Bell telephone rate hikes are some of the stories featured in this report anchored by Jeff Bailon. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-prime-time-news-local-and-independent-news-network-june-11-1981-jeff-bailon/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-prime-time-news-local-and-independent-news-network-june-11-1981-jeff-bailon/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The first local news organization in the country to have a great level of access to film and report in East Germany, Paul Douglas accompanied by his father (a native German) and a KARE-TV photographer examine life in East Germany in this six part series aired in 1988. Paul's father visits the site of his boyhood home, interviews with East German citizens (all interviews and shots were done with an East German present), and looks at how meteorology is reported on state run television. Interviewees do not see a lot of hope in the Berlin wall coming down, a concept that became reality about a year later. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-behind-the-wall-series-on-east-germany-with-paul-douglas-from-1988/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-behind-the-wall-series-on-east-germany-with-paul-douglas-from-1988/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO-TV's 10pm Report with Dave Moore and Doug Moore, Meteorologist Mike Fairbourne with weather and Ralph Jon Fritz's sports. Full report from May 14, 1980 with news and stories on the Presidential primaries of 1980, Middle East conflict, and reports on education. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-from-may-14-1980-dave-moore-doug-moore-mike-fairbourne-and-ralph-jon-fritz-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-from-may-14-1980-dave-moore-doug-moore-mike-fairbourne-and-ralph-jon-fritz-full-report/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 KSTP's Good Company hosted by Steve Edelman and Sharon Anderson from November 4, 1991. The main feature is a joint interview with KSTP's Dave Dahl and KARE's Paul Douglas discussing their early life, interest in weather, and forecasting weather in the Twin Cities. Interesting similarities and contrasts in two visible voices in Twin Cities weather. Other features include the standard Good Company features on medicine and cooking, as well as Gary Lumpkin's report on Dayton's animated Pinochio display. http://tcmedianow.com/video/good-company-with-guests-dave-dahl-and-paul-douglas-kstp-tv-november-4-1991-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/good-company-with-guests-dave-dahl-and-paul-douglas-kstp-tv-november-4-1991-/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From Dave Moore's Moore on Sunday program in 1977, members of the WCCO news team perform A.A. Miles Expotition to the North Pole, with Dave Moore reading for Winnie the Pooh, Doug Moore as Christopher Robbin, Bud Kraehling as Eyeore, Al Austin as Owl, Al Lotsberg as Pigglet, Bill Carlson as Rabbit, and Cindy Osborne as Kanga. Emcee John Gallos Recorded in 1999 as part of WCCO's 50th Anniversary. http://tcmedianow.com/video/moore-on-sunday-the-enchanted-forest-ensemble-performs-in-expotition-to-the-north-pole-opus-no-8-wcco-tv-1977/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/moore-on-sunday-the-enchanted-forest-ensemble-performs-in-expotition-to-the-north-pole-opus-no-8-wcco-tv-1977/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Short commercial for WCCO's Midday interview/lifestyle program hosted by Bill Carlson and Cindy Osborne. Bill Carlson continued to host the program which eventually evolved into a full news report until his death in 2008. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-midday-promotion-with-bill-carlson-and-cindy-osborne-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-midday-promotion-with-bill-carlson-and-cindy-osborne-1980/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Weather report by Mike Fairbourne from WCCO's 10pm Report in June 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-weather-with-mike-fairbourne-june-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-weather-with-mike-fairbourne-june-1979/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Segment from WCCO's 10pm Report Sunday, October 13, 1985. Mike Walcher and Debbie Ely provide news including public opinion on the proposed "Mega Mall" and layoffs in Cloquet. Weather report features Dr. Walt Lyons explaining the incorrect forecast the day before was the result of his twin imposter. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-segment-featuring-news-and-weather-with-dr-walt-lyons-and-his-imposter-october-13-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-10pm-report-segment-featuring-news-and-weather-with-dr-walt-lyons-and-his-imposter-october-13-1985/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Easter Eve 1986 came with some record breaking heat to the Twin Cities. A high of 83 broke the previous record of 76 set in 1910. Paul Douglas provides a forecast from the backyard on this warm Saturday evening over 25 years ago, looking as though he may have been called in at the last minute. Also included are some features on the record breaking heat. http://tcmedianow.com/video/record-breaking-heat-on-paul-douglas-day-off-march-29-1986-wusa-tv-now-kare/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/record-breaking-heat-on-paul-douglas-day-off-march-29-1986-wusa-tv-now-kare/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Bob Bruce and Gary Lumpkin substitute for Steve and Sharon on this June 30, 1983 broadcast of Good Company on KSTP. Featured guests are upcoming comedian Jay Leno, musician Mac Davis, and Minnesota's Junior Miss. Also a demonstration on cooking fish florentine (good recipes never get old) and Gary learns how to be an auctioneer. Commercials for KSTP News, Carefree Gum, Skippy and more. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-june-30-1983-bob-bruce-and-gary-lumpkin-with-guests-jay-leno-and-mac-davis/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-june-30-1983-bob-bruce-and-gary-lumpkin-with-guests-jay-leno-and-mac-davis/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Bob Bruce and Gary Lumpkin substitute for Steve and Sharon on this June 30, 1983 broadcast of Good Company on KSTP. Featured guests are Tom Petty, and Mrs. Minnesota. Also a demonstration on italian cooking with Mama V. Commercials for Pepsi, Dustbuster, and more http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-april-21-1983-bob-bruce-and-gary-lumpkin-with-guests-tom-petty/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-good-company-april-21-1983-bob-bruce-and-gary-lumpkin-with-guests-tom-petty/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Who says meteorologists can only report on weather and science? Former KSTP chief Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen broadened his scope of reporting at WTSP-TV Tampa in the late 1990s. Common in today's media world, unique just a few years ago. Dennis reports outside a Ricky Martin concert, where in 1999 was one of the biggest live acts on the national stage. http://tcmedianow.com/video/dennis-feltgen-reports-on-ricky-martin-in-tampa-florida/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/dennis-feltgen-reports-on-ricky-martin-in-tampa-florida/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Immediately following the infamous Sky11 footage of the tornado over Fridley and Brooklyn Park on July 18, 1986, KARE-TV received tons of phone calls requesting the station to replay the footage. The footage was heavily replayed on the 6pm and 10pm newscasts the day of the event, during the weekend, KARE put together this montage of both the helicopter footage and some amateur footage shot and provided to KARE. In one scene the amateur videographer catches KARE's helicopter circling the tornado. The montage is eerily yet appropriately set to the song "As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls." http://tcmedianow.com/video/july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado-video-replay-aired-on-kare-tv-july-19-1986/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado-video-replay-aired-on-kare-tv-july-19-1986/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The weather event that made KARE and Paul Douglas world famous (and respected). While shooting overhead footage of the Minneapolis Aquatennial on a hot muggy day on July 18, 1986 News11 pilot Max Messmer and photogtrapher Tom Empy discovered and shot live video of a tornado moving through Brooklyn Park. Paul Magers, Kirstin Lindquist, and Paul Douglas provided live coverage during some of the most vivid pictures of a tornado ever shot and broadcast live. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-5pm-news-july-18-1986-live-tornado-coverage/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-5pm-news-july-18-1986-live-tornado-coverage/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Less than a half hour prior to this 6pm installment of KARE's News11 was the infamous live broadcast of the Northern Suburb tornado. Paul Douglas, Paul Magers, Diana Pierce, and Kirstin Lindquist provide analysis and updates on the storm that produced this memorable tornado, and replay of the video shot by Tom Empey. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-6pm-coverage-of-july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-6pm-coverage-of-july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado-/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 25 years ago today... A special edition of News11 A few hours prior to this 10pm installment of KARE's News11 was the infamous live broadcast of the Northern Suburb tornado. Paul Douglas, Paul Magers, Diana Pierce, and the News11 team provide analysis and updates on the storm that produced this memorable tornado, and replay of the video shot by Tom Empey. Interviews with tornado chasers, amateur videographers, shots of damage and reactions from witnesses and Sky11 pilot Max Messmer and Photographer Tom Empey. Entire broadcast is viewable from two different sources (Beta and VHS), edited together to match how the broadcast aired at 10pm on July 18, 1986. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-10pm-coverage-of-july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-news11-10pm-coverage-of-july-18-1986-fridleybrooklyn-park-tornado/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From March 1988, KSTP Eyewitness News at 6pm with Stan Turner and Ruth Spencer. University of Minnesota renovation controversies, Northwest airlines labor, and Block E's famous Moby Dick's, are some of the stories covered in this partial newscast. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-9-1988-stan-turner-ruth-spencer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-9-1988-stan-turner-ruth-spencer/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WTCN (now KARE) News11 at 10pm from September 1984. Hurricane Diana, AIM founder Dennis Banks surrender, and Campaign 1984 are some of the stories featured in this partial newscast from 1984. The video promotes an interview with then Vice President George Bush that unfortunately did not make it on the tape when it was recorded off a Beta in 1984. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-at-10pm-from-september-1984-paul-magers-paul-douglas-marty-burns-wolfe/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-at-10pm-from-september-1984-paul-magers-paul-douglas-marty-burns-wolfe/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO's coverage of the July 18, 1986 tornado over Brooklyn Park and Fridley. Unlike KARE who had the advantage of Sky 11's footage of the tornado, WCCO relied on amateur tornado chasers who shot footage with their home video equipment. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-on-july-18-1986-northern-suburb-tornado-don-shelby-and-tony-saffold/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-on-july-18-1986-northern-suburb-tornado-don-shelby-and-tony-saffold/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Amtrack's Duluth North Star Train's final run, George Wallace's return to politics, Minnesota State Fair, Twins, Vikings, along with PSAs and commercials and more are part of this full broadcast from September 6, 1982. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-september-6-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-bob-bruce-and-dave-dahl/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-september-6-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-bob-bruce-and-dave-dahl/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 An almost IRS lay off, School funding, weather, sports, and more are included in this full broadcast from September 1982. Also commercials for Atari, Minnesota Federal, Orville Redenbacher. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-september-7-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-bob-bruce-and-dennis-feltgen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-10pm-from-september-7-1982-stan-turner-cyndy-brucato-bob-bruce-and-dennis-feltgen/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 State budget issues, fires, St Patrick's Day Parade controversies, and Bob Bruce in Florida for Twins spring training (prior to the infamous 1982 season) in this full broadcast from March 15, 1982. Also commercial for Hamms Beer and more... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-15-1982-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen-and-robb-leer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-15-1982-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen-and-robb-leer/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Paul Douglas of WTCN (now KARE) interviewed on religious talk show "Rejoice". Paul talks about weather forecasting, technology, and faith in this segment that originally aired on WFBT-TV 29 (now WFTC) in February 1984. Note on the fuzzy picture - this was taped off the air before the era of cable, channel 29 a UHF station had a much weaker picture than we would expect today. Many of us can remember having to adjust our set antennas to get a decent picture to watch Batman and cartoons. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-on-rejoice-february-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-on-rejoice-february-1984/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Twenty years ago. The soon to be World Series Champions Minnesota Twins left the Metrodome with one victory and one loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. The energy of the playoffs and the chaos downtown are highlights in this full broadcast from October 9, 1991. Dave Moore anchors along with Mike Fairbourne's weather and Mark Rosen's sports. Also reports from Don Shelby, Colleen Needles, Alan Cox, and Cindy Hilger. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-news-october-9-1991-dave-moore-coverage-of-twinsblue-jays-american-league-playoffs-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-news-october-9-1991-dave-moore-coverage-of-twinsblue-jays-american-league-playoffs-/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From 1979: The final minute of a KMSP newscast from 1979 with a wacky story on traffic radar followed by commercials that aired during the CBS Late Movie which KMSP at that time aired. Commercials featured this evening were for: Arby's (including NEW location near Maplewood Mall, Ethan Allen, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Verizon Town Homes (with Steve Edelman), Budget Power, Towsley Ford, United Airlines and more.... http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-news-final-segment-and-commercials-from-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-news-final-segment-and-commercials-from-1979/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Shortly after the 1986 mid term elections where the DFL took back the house from the Independent Republicans and most of the state offices, it was revealed that DFL candidate Mike McGrath may have omitted and enhanced his resume. Included is an interview with McGrath by Government Specialist Lindsay Strand. Despite the controversy McGrath was re-elected to the office two more times. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-story-on-minnesota-state-treasurer-mike-mcgraths-biography/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-story-on-minnesota-state-treasurer-mike-mcgraths-biography/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 From 1987 a live remote at MSP airport reported by Lindsay Strand of KSTP-TV on a protest over the deployment of Minnesota National Guard members to Central America. http://tcmedianow.com/video/lindsay-strand-live-remote-at-msp-airport-protest-of-national-guard-kstp-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/lindsay-strand-live-remote-at-msp-airport-protest-of-national-guard-kstp-tv/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Lindsay Strand reports from Honduras on the Minnesota National Guard's presence in the Central American country. http://tcmedianow.com/video/lindsay-strand-reporting-on-minnesota-national-guard-from-honduras-kstp-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/lindsay-strand-reporting-on-minnesota-national-guard-from-honduras-kstp-tv/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Paul Douglas reports on weather from the backyard on a 6X6 400 pound jack-o-lantern in this clip from the autumn of 1983 that aired on WTCN (now KARE) News 11. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-in-the-backyard-with-a-large-jack-o-lantern/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-in-the-backyard-with-a-large-jack-o-lantern/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Meteorologist Paul Douglas provides weather insight on Nightline with Ted Koppel, February 1983. Paul at the time was a meteorologist for the ABC owned Satellite News Channel and provided weather for Nightline on several occasions. This particular event was a crippling snowstorm across the east coast. Washington D.C. received two feet of snow in one day. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-on-abc-news-nightline-february-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-on-abc-news-nightline-february-1983/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 If you are going to miss Don Shelby in Rocky Horror Picture Show, at least check out Don's awkward interview with a clown via remote camera on the WCCO 5pm Report in 1982. Don learns about the "bisexuality" of clowns among other insights in this comical interview almost 29 years old . http://tcmedianow.com/video/don-shelbys-awkward-clown-interview-wcco-tv-1982/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/don-shelbys-awkward-clown-interview-wcco-tv-1982/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 In the aftermath of the 1991 Halloween Blizzard Paul Douglas and the KARE 11 weather team (Ellen Ferrara and Ken Barlow) host a half hour special on the causes of severe winter weather and tips on how to survive it. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-hosts-surviving-the-big-chill-november-1991/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-hosts-surviving-the-big-chill-november-1991/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Through the 1980s and most of the 1990s, Public Television KTCI-TV UHF sister station of KTCA-TV always looked about ten years behind the main station. From having radar weather broadcasting all day to the use of slides as graphics through the 1990s made it a notch above public access but far behind any other station on the dial. Lucky this sign off from 1984 was recorded from what looks like cable to get a clear vision of what the final moments of a broadcast day might look like, it was probably 9pm? http://tcmedianow.com/video/ktci-tv-sign-off-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/ktci-tv-sign-off-1984/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Channel 11 through the 1980s and 1990s was the Twin Cities station for the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon. In this clip near the end of the 1986 broadcast the KARE News Team is taking phone calls and pledges at the IDS center. In my world the telethon meant school was only a day awqay. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-jerry-lewis-telethon-coverage-labor-day-1986/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-jerry-lewis-telethon-coverage-labor-day-1986/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Mark Rosen reports on the challenge of Women's sports competing for arena space, money, and acceptance at the University of Minnesota in 1977. Also includes a commentary from Al Austin. http://tcmedianow.com/video/sharing-the-arena-story-on-university-of-minnesota-womens-sports-reported-by-mark-rosen-wcco-tv-1977/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/sharing-the-arena-story-on-university-of-minnesota-womens-sports-reported-by-mark-rosen-wcco-tv-1977/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Mark Rosen's multi part report on athletes and advertising. Mark examines the impact on athletes in national campaigns as Mean Joe Green, OJ Simpson, and Joe Namath, to local athletes as Roy Smalley and Rod Carew who did not have a lot of options for endorsements in 1980. Multiple part series, the first three parts are in this collection. http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-reports-on-athletes-in-advertising-wcco-tv-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-reports-on-athletes-in-advertising-wcco-tv-1980/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO-TV Celebrated it's 50th Anniversary of broadcasting in 1999. This special written and produced by Mike Strand and hosted by Don Shelby chronicles the history of WCCO from it's early days to the present (1999). A look back at News, Sports, Weather, Entertainment, and humor also featuring Mark Rosen, Bud Kraehling, John Gallos, Dave Moore and others. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-50th-anniversary-50-fast-forward/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tvs-50th-anniversary-50-fast-forward/ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Mark Rosen provides a report on Superbowl XVI, where the San Francisco 40ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26 to 21 on January 24, 1982. From WCCO-TV's 10pm Report. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-mark-rosens-report-on-super-bowl-xvi-january-24-1982/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-mark-rosens-report-on-super-bowl-xvi-january-24-1982/ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Mark Rosen interviews Yankees manager Bill Martin at the Metrodome for WCCO-TV Sports in 1982. Billy gives Mark his opinions on Steinbrenner, Minnesota, and the new home of the Twins, the HHH Metrodome. http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-interviews-billy-martin-at-the-metrodome-wcco-tv-1982/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/mark-rosen-interviews-billy-martin-at-the-metrodome-wcco-tv-1982/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Howard Hessman as Johnny Fever promotes WKRP in Cincinnati airing Mondays at 8:30 on WCCO-TV from December 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/wkrps-johnny-fever-on-wcco-tv-december-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wkrps-johnny-fever-on-wcco-tv-december-1979/ Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 From December 1979, commercials, and lead and first few minutes of WCCO's 10pm Report with Don Shelby and Mike Walcher. Also commercials for CBS News with Walter Cronkite, Arthur Treachers, Schmitt Music and more. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-first-few-minutes-with-don-shelby-and-mike-walcher-from-december-1979-plus-commercials-for-cbs-news-and-more/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-first-few-minutes-with-don-shelby-and-mike-walcher-from-december-1979-plus-commercials-for-cbs-news-and-more/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Star Wars premiered on network TV for the first time in January 1984 on CBS and locally on WCCO-TV. I recall this as a big moment as prior to this we had only been able to rent Star Wars and rent a VCR to watch it only once. Included in this clip are the last few commercials, last scene of the movie, and a documentary hosted by Mark Hamill on the Star Wars trilogy. Also included is the first few moments of the WCCO-TV 10pm Report which aired immediately after. http://tcmedianow.com/video/star-wars-network-premier-on-cbs-aired-on-wcco-tv-in-january-1984-last-few-minutes-commercials-and-documentary-with-mark-hammill/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/star-wars-network-premier-on-cbs-aired-on-wcco-tv-in-january-1984-last-few-minutes-commercials-and-documentary-with-mark-hammill/ Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 From 1984, the opening of KMSP's Prime Time News with Rod Grams, and the first few minutes of the Independent News Network which aired concurrently within the Prime Time News program nightly on Channel 9. The INN story is on a possible Jesse Jackson run against Senator Strom Thurmond in South Carolina. Also in this clip are commercials for Hardees, Biz, and the classic TV show "Solid Gold". http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-prime-time-news-opening-with-rod-grams-and-commercials-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-tv-prime-time-news-opening-with-rod-grams-and-commercials-1984/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO-TV's 5pm Report from March 14, 1985. Topics and stories covered this day were Geraldine Ferraro's visit to Minnesota, a live interview with Surgeon General Dr. Everett Koop on smoking, the federal budget, traffic, sports, and more. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-5pm-report-from-march-14-1985-don-shelby-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-5pm-report-from-march-14-1985-don-shelby-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-full-report/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WCCO-TV Noon Report from March 1985. Full report anchored by Bill Carlson and Debbie Ely, Bud Kraehling provides weather and Tony Parker reports on sports. Highlights of this report include coverage of the funeral of Soviet Leader Konstantin Chernenko, and an on set interview with Joel Coen on his directorial debut for the film "Blood Simple". http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-from-march-1985-bill-carlson-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-tony-parker-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-from-march-1985-bill-carlson-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-tony-parker-full-report/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Documentary done on three long term local news anchors: Ralph Renick of Miami, Jerry Dunphy of Los Angeles, and our own Dave Moore of WCCO-TV. All three veteran anchors discuss the content, changes, and the commercialization of TV news. In Dave's feature look for other WCCO-TV talent Pat Miles and Debbie Ely. http://tcmedianow.com/video/pbs-inside-story-whats/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/pbs-inside-story-whats/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Cora-Ann Mihalik made a brief 11 month stop at WTCN before anchor stints in Chicago and New York. Here is her final moments at WTCN-TV in December 1983 along with Joan Steffend, Jeff Passolt, and Barry ZeVan. Elaborate send off for a short term anchor, very different from today's era where it is rarely even mentioned when a on air personality vanishes after years. http://tcmedianow.com/video/cora-ann-mihaliks-last-wtcn-newscast-december-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/cora-ann-mihaliks-last-wtcn-newscast-december-1983/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Final segment of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News on March 4, 1979 providing the audience information on the upcoming network switch. Hours later KSTP-TV would give up their thirty year affiliation of NBC for ABC. (Then KMSP affiliate ABC would become independent and WTCN (KARE) would get NBC). http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-segment-on-upcoming-network-switch-march-4-1979-kstp-tv/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-eyewitness-news-segment-on-upcoming-network-switch-march-4-1979-kstp-tv/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN aired this promotion just prior to the Twin Cities network switch (ABC to KSTP, NBC to WTCN, KMSP to independent). Understandably many viewers were confused (or didn't care). Janet Mason of WTCN does some "man on the street" interviews downtown Minneapolis asking the interviewee to explain the switch. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-promotion-twin-citians-explain-the-march-5th-network-switch-wtcn-tv-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-promotion-twin-citians-explain-the-march-5th-network-switch-wtcn-tv-1979/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 "The Lou Holtz Show" with then Gophers football coach Lou Holtz and KSTP sports director Bob Bruce aired Fridays during Lou Holtz's short tenure in Minnesota. This edition aired after the Gopher's 45-15 win over Purdue. Also features Joe Schmit. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-lou-holtz-show-with-bob-bruce-kstp-originally-aired-october-11-1985/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-lou-holtz-show-with-bob-bruce-kstp-originally-aired-october-11-1985/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 In 1980 audio engineer Bob Rivard shot this footage of a 10pm NewsCenter 11 with his personal camcorder. A very unique and interesting perspective of the behind the scenes feel of a newscast featuring anchor Stan Bohrman, Meteorologist Glenn Burns, and sportscaster Tom Ryther. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-news-behind-the-scenes-from-1980-footage-shot-live-during-a-10pm-newscast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-news-behind-the-scenes-from-1980-footage-shot-live-during-a-10pm-newscast/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN in the early 1980s was the traditional third place newscast against KSTP and WCCO. When Gannett purchased WTCN from Metromedia in 1983, the station not only got new owners but budgets and upper management dedicated to producing winning news. Being in third place afforded WTCN to do some experimenting. Paul Douglas' backyard was built in 1983, as well as changing the 6pm news to an hour at 5pm. The concept had been tried a decade earlier at WCCO, and much like its predecessor WTCN eventually went back to half hour installments. This date is the first time WTCN had a 5, 6, and 10pm newscast introducing Kirstin Lindquist as Paul Magers co-anchor along with Paul Douglas' weather and Jeff Passolt's sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-first-5pm-edition-paul-magers-kirstin-lindquist-paul-douglas-and-jeff-passolt-june-10-1985-full-broadcast/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-news11-first-5pm-edition-paul-magers-kirstin-lindquist-paul-douglas-and-jeff-passolt-june-10-1985-full-broadcast/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 President Jimmy Carter stopped by KSTP studios in June 1988 for a one hour interivew with Bob Bruce on Twin Cities Live. Promoting his book "An Outdoor Journal" the conversation is less on politics and more on the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, and life as a civilian. Aired originally on July 4, 1988. http://tcmedianow.com/video/twin-cities-live-with-bob-bruce-interview-with-jimmy-carter-aired-july-4-1988/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/twin-cities-live-with-bob-bruce-interview-with-jimmy-carter-aired-july-4-1988/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN had only been a network affiliate since 1979 when ABC defected to KSTP, and WTCN was fortunate enough to win the affiliation over KMSP. A combination of a poor NBC programming and a parent company (Metromedia) that had little experience in running a network affiliate with a full service news operation. When Gannett purchased WTCN from Metromedia in 1983, the station not only got new owners but budgets and upper management dedicated to producing winning news. Being in third place afforded WTCN to do some experimenting. Paul Douglas' backyard was built in 1983, as well as changing the 6pm news to an hour at 5pm. The concept had been tried a decade earlier at WCCO, and much like its predecessor WTCN eventually went back to half hour installments. This is the final broadcast of the News11 hour, aired on Friday June 7th 1985. Monday, the news would be split up into the 5, 6, and 10 editions as they remain today. In addition to news, weather, and sports, News 11 did an investigative story on the crime of Hennepin Avenue's Block E. Some great images of a notroious district gone but not long forgotten. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-tv-final-news11-hour-june-1985-paul-magers-paul-douglas-tom-ryther/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-tv-now-kare-tv-final-news11-hour-june-1985-paul-magers-paul-douglas-tom-ryther/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Form 1980, WTCN-TV NewsCenter 11, Stan Bohrman introduces new co-anchor John Bachman to the Channel 11 staff. The Bohrman/Bachman anchor team is short lived, as John became the principal anchor for the next few years, eventually moving to mornings. He is currently at top rated WHO-TV in Iowa where he has been principal evening anchor for over twenty years. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-john-bachmans-first-night-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-john-bachmans-first-night-1980/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 A Christmas favorite. This commercial did not get near as airplay as the famous "skating in the park", however it is one of my favorites. Ronald, The Hamburgler, Grimace, and Mayor McCheese take a sleigh ride to McDonalds. First aired in December 1982. http://tcmedianow.com/video/mcdonalds-christmas-commercial-1982/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/mcdonalds-christmas-commercial-1982/ Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 McDonaldland's residents Ronald, Grimace, Mayor McCheese, The Professor, Captain Crook, Big Mac, and the Hamburgler sing and dance on the gift of McDonalds through 50 cent gift certificates. See http://dbrauer.posterous.com/merry-christmas-from-mcdonalds-1973 for more commentary and discussion. http://tcmedianow.com/video/merry-christmas-from-mcdonalds-1973/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/merry-christmas-from-mcdonalds-1973/ Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Another McDonalds commercial - however too good to pass up. This commercial had the longest annual shelf life appearing from 1980 through the early 1990s. It was updated slightly depending on what McDonalds slogan or graphics were at the time. This version is the original. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-classic-mcdonalds-skating-christmas-commercial/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-classic-mcdonalds-skating-christmas-commercial/ Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN (now KARE-TV) aired a 9:30pm newscast in their independent station days (before NBC). A little watched newscast that went through many different styles, sets, and personalities. This particular recording captured the "Hawaii 5-0" theme song used as the news open and close. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-news-open-and-close-from-1979-hawaii-5-0-theme-news/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-news-open-and-close-from-1979-hawaii-5-0-theme-news/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 WTCN's version of the NBC network promotion "Proud as a Peacock" featuring among others Glenn Burns and Nancy Nelson. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-proud-as-a-peacock-2/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wtcn-now-kare-proud-as-a-peacock-2/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP Eyewitness News at 10, full report from April 20, 1980. Stan Turner, Roy Finden, and and Ed Karrow provide all the days news, sports, and weather. Note: The audio is not as strong after the first couple minutes. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-10-from-april-20-1980-stan-turner-roy-finden-ed-karrow-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-10-from-april-20-1980-stan-turner-roy-finden-ed-karrow-full-report/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Friendly Operators, No Phone Books, Direct Connect, Free Call, 1980s Synthesizer theme...the Connection This commercial was a fixture of daytime TV for years until the internet bumped it from it's relevance. For me the best part of these commercials were the computer graphics and the theme. In this Connection commercial from 1986, John Hines invites viewers to write their own Connection commercial with a chance of starring in a commercial or having it read on WLOL. http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-connection-with-john-hines-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/the-connection-with-john-hines-/ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP promotion for the then new sports director Tom Ryther aired in 1971. This aired during the start of the new KSTP World Today team of Ted O'Brien, Barry ZeVan, and Tom Ryther. http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-ryther-on-kstp-promotion-from-1971/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-ryther-on-kstp-promotion-from-1971/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Stan Turner, Minnesota journalist, longtime KSTP anchor and current Minnesota News Network director received this special Emmy in 2005. Stan's presenter Jason Davis also narrated a short video that aired immediately before Stan received his award. Stan has been a great friend to tcmedianow.com and is one of the finest people in the media business. http://tcmedianow.com/video/stan-turner-emmy-award-2005/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/stan-turner-emmy-award-2005/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Thirty years ago. WCCO-TV Weekend 10pm Report from January 9, 1982. State Finances, taxes, and cold weather are some of the highlights of this full report aired thirty years ago this weekend. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-sunday-january-9-1982-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein-tom-hanneman-and-dr-walt-lyons-full-report-/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-sunday-january-9-1982-mike-walcher-ann-rubenstein-tom-hanneman-and-dr-walt-lyons-full-report-/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP-TV Eyewitness News update from January 6, 1986. From the short lived era of Brucato and Vernon as the main anchors Moammar Gadhafi, Ice Palace, North Stars, and dog sledding are some of the stories covered in Cyndy Brucato's second to last broadcast from her first stint at KSTP. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-from-january-6-1986-cyndy-brucato-bob-vernon-dennis-feltgen-and-bob-bruce-full-report/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-from-january-6-1986-cyndy-brucato-bob-vernon-dennis-feltgen-and-bob-bruce-full-report/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Twenty years ago Bud Kraehling stepped down from providing daily weather forecasts after 45 years at WCCO-TV. In this rare interview with Dave Moore on "Moore on Sunday' Dave and Bud reminisce on the early days of WCCO and show a clip from the famous Bedtime Nooz. The full Moore on Sunday is provided in this clip, prior to the Kraehling interview Dave talks about the Midwest Federal sentencing and Indian Nicknames among other topics. If you are looking to go straight to Dave and Bud, scroll to 13:50 http://tcmedianow.com/video/moore-on-sunday-with-dave-moore-dave-talks-to-bud-kraehling-on-ending-his-daily-weather-duties-after-45-years/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/moore-on-sunday-with-dave-moore-dave-talks-to-bud-kraehling-on-ending-his-daily-weather-duties-after-45-years/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 A rare find...The people of WCCO-TV star in this parody film in the spirit of Bedtime Newz that was shown at the WCCO Christmas party in 1974. Introduced by Bud Kraheling and featuring Dave Moore, Mark Rosen, John Gallos, Bill Carlson, Skip Loescher, Ralph Jon Fritz, and Hal Scott are some of the WCCO starts featued in this half hour film which also includes out takes from WCCO programs and commercials from the era. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-on-film-1974/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-on-film-1974/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 January 21, 1985: Presidential Inauguration, bitter cold, farm rally at the Capitol, and a tragic air crash of a charter plane in Reno headed to Minneapolis after a Super Bowl excursion. All but one of the 71 passengers perished in the crash. In this full report from WCCO-TV Don Shelby and Debbie Ely in Reno investigate the scene, Dave Moore and Pat Miles anchor coverage from Minneapolis. An entire week of coverage will be posted. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-21-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-dave-moore-pat-miles-debbie-ely/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-10pm-report-january-21-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-dave-moore-pat-miles-debbie-ely/ Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 January 22, 1985: Continuing coverage of a tragic air crash of a charter plane in Reno headed to Minneapolis after a Super Bowl excursion. All but one of the 71 passengers perished in the crash. In this full report from WCCO-TV Don Shelby and Debbie Ely in Reno investigate the scene, Bill Carlson anchors coverage from Minneapolis. An entire week of coverage will be posted. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-bill-carlson/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-bill-carlson/ Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 January 22, 1985: Continuing coverage of a tragic air crash of a charter plane in Reno headed to Minneapolis after a Super Bowl excursion. All but one of the 71 passengers perished in the crash. In this full report from WCCO-TV Don Shelby and Debbie Ely in Reno investigate the scene, Dave Moore and Pat Miles anchor coverage from Minneapolis. Development at this point was the cause of the crash, and waiting on the release of the names of the victims. An entire week of coverage will be posted. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-dave-moore-pat-miles/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-22-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-dave-moore-pat-miles/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 January 21, 1985: Presidential Inauguration, bitter cold, farm rally at the Capitol, and a tragic air crash of a charter plane in Reno headed to Minneapolis after a Super Bowl excursion. All but one of the 71 passengers perished in the crash. In this full report from WCCO-TV Don Shelby and Debbie Ely in Reno investigate the scene, Dave Moore and Pat Miles anchor coverage from Minneapolis. An entire week of coverage will be posted. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-21-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-dave-moore-pat-miles/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-6pm-report-january-21-1985-coverage-of-galaxy-airlines-crash-in-reno-don-shelby-debbie-ely-dave-moore-pat-miles/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Douglas provides a cold weather forecast from the "new" and snowy Backyard in 1984 with some penguin friends from the Como Zoo. http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-forecasts-cold-twin-cities-weather-with-penguins-wtcn-tv-now-kare-winter-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/paul-douglas-forecasts-cold-twin-cities-weather-with-penguins-wtcn-tv-now-kare-winter-1984/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 KSTP's "We're the Team" promotion from 1983-1984. Stan Turner, Cyndy Brucato, Dennis Feltgen, Bob Bruce, and the Eyewitness News team not only provide hard hitting news, they also know how to have fun in the snow. Similar promotions were done playing football and playing baseball with the Minnesota Twins Listen for Tom Barnard's voiceover. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-promotion-were-the-team-sledding-and-tubing-1983/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-promotion-were-the-team-sledding-and-tubing-1983/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 KARE-TV News11 Sunrise from July 31, 1987. This full report was John Bachman's final Sunrise program, a newscast John anchored from it's start at channel 11 until he left to anchor the evening news at WHO-TV where he remains to this day. Among the news on storm damage (this took place days after the 1987 super storm), Minnesota Twins, Barry ZeVan's entertainment report, and continued muggy weather is a tribute to John featuring many faces of Channel 11. Amy Powell co-anchors along with meteorologist Sally Patrick and Steve Carroll's sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-news11-sunrise-from-july-31-1987-john-bachmans-final-sunrise-program/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kare-tv-news11-sunrise-from-july-31-1987-john-bachmans-final-sunrise-program/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Longtime KMSP announcer and personality Ernie Martz provides weather in this segment from KMSP News in the spring of 1979 http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-ernie-martz-with-the-weather-1979/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsps-ernie-martz-with-the-weather-1979/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 KMSP's Schmidt Beer "Let the Good Times Roll Winner of the Week Awards Show" two commercials featuring KMSP's Ernie Martz. In December 1980 winners were drawn randomly to win high end bowling equipment and eventually be put in a drawing for a 1981 Jeep, sponsored by Schmidt Beer. Also in this clip are the Schmidt Beer commercials that were featured during these spots. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-schmidt-beer-let-good-times-roll-winner-of-the-week-awards-show-commercials-ernie-martz-december-1980/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kmsp-schmidt-beer-let-good-times-roll-winner-of-the-week-awards-show-commercials-ernie-martz-december-1980/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO in 1975: The "new" Scene Tonight with an updated set and familiar faces with anchor Dave Moore, weatherman Bud Kraehling, sportscaster Hal Scott, Al Austin, Susan Spencer, and Skip Loescher. Stores covered in this full hour of news is the strike at Northwest Airlines, conflict in the Middle East, budget motels, IDS window cleaners, and University of Minnesota Basketball. Also look for a young Mark Rosen covering a musical on the Vikings. Commercials for TCF, Snyder Drug, Donaldsons and more http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-first-new-scene-tonight-august-4-1975-full-hour-of-news-with-dave-moore-bud-kraehling-hal-scott-susan-spencer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-first-new-scene-tonight-august-4-1975-full-hour-of-news-with-dave-moore-bud-kraehling-hal-scott-susan-spencer/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 March snow storms, Twins Spring training, and state budget issues are some of the topics covered in this full report from KSTP originally airing at 6pm on March 18, 1982. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-18-1982-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen-and-robb-leer/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-6-from-march-18-1982-stan-turner-dennis-feltgen-and-robb-leer/ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 My appearance on Stan Turner's Saturday morning radio show on September 3, 2011. Stan a good friend and video contributed to the site asked me to come by to discuss the website and provide some clips. I encourage you to check out Stan's show Saturday mornings on KLBB-AM 1220, it can also be streamed here: http://www.klbbradio.com/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-and-tcmedianow-featured-on-the-stan-turner-show-klbb-am/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-and-tcmedianow-featured-on-the-stan-turner-show-klbb-am/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 My appearance on John Hines' show on WCCO-AM this past fall. A fun interview, John has been a good friend to me and the site, providing several videos I have posted in the past couple years. http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-and-tcmedianow-interviewed-on-the-john-hines-show-on-wcco-am-september-22-2011/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/tom-and-tcmedianow-interviewed-on-the-john-hines-show-on-wcco-am-september-22-2011/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Controversy around the University of Minnesota's President, National Curling champions, and abortion protests are some of the stories covered in this edition of Eyewitness News at 5:30 anchored by Stan Turner, with Karen Filoon's weather and Ed Karow's sports. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-530-from-march-17-1988-stan-turner-karen-filoon-ed-karow/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-tv-eyewitness-news-at-530-from-march-17-1988-stan-turner-karen-filoon-ed-karow/ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Commercial promoting KSTP's "Super Doppler Weather Radar" with Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen. At the time KSTP was one of the very few local news operations with doppler radar (and the first to have purchased one). Also featuring a voiceover by Tom Barnard. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-super-doppler-with-dennis-feltgen/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstps-super-doppler-with-dennis-feltgen/ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 News in the morning? A relatively new concept in 1984 when this KSTP commercial promoting Eyewitness News Morning with Tom Green, (Whatever happened to him?), Karen Carnes, Karen Filloon, and Ed Karow. http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-promotion-for-eyewitness-news-morning-from-1984/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/kstp-promotion-for-eyewitness-news-morning-from-1984/ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO's 6pm Report from May 1st 1985. Dave Moore and Debbie Ely report on all the days news including stories on farm foreclosures, Control Data computer sales, carp, along with Ralph Jon Fritz' sports and Mike Fairbourne's weather. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-may-1-1985-dave-moore-debbie-ely-mike-fairbourne-ralph-jon-fritz/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-6pm-report-may-1-1985-dave-moore-debbie-ely-mike-fairbourne-ralph-jon-fritz/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 WCCO's Noon Report from May 6th 1985. A report by Jim Newman on the cost of convenience comparing prices at Superamerica, PDQ, and Tom Thumb to the supermarkets. Bud Kraehling recalls the May 6th 1965 tornado outbreak, along with news, more weather, and sports in this complete broadcast. http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-may-6-1985-bill-carlson-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-tony-parker-jim-newman/ http://tcmedianow.com/video/wcco-tv-noon-report-may-6-1985-bill-carlson-debbie-ely-bud-kraehling-tony-parker-jim-newman/ Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400