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Adventure (Can 1 of 2)
400-5 Mountain climbing 400-2 Mountain climber, partial and full shot 400-3 Mountain climber, partial and full shot
Adventure (Can 2 of 2)
400-1 Sky diver free falling 400-2 Mountain climber out anddown partial 400-3 Moutnain climber out and down, full 400-4 Bull fighting 400-5 Mountain climbing 400-6 Parachuting 400-7 sky diving 400-8 parachute coming down
Winter Sports (Can 1 of 2)
401-2 snow skiers (b/w pos.) 401-3 snow skiers (b/w pos.) 401-4 snow skiers to camera 401-5 3 snow skiers to and past camera 401-6 3 snow skiers past camera, downhill 401-7 slow motion, snow skier 401-8 DS skiers, slow motion 401-9 skier, slow motion right to left 401-10 skier, slow motion right to left 401-11 snow skiers coming toward camera 401-12 misc. snow skiing 401-13 snow skiing
Dancing (Can 1 of 3)
454-13 Burlesque dancers 454-1 Street crowd dancing, night 454-2 Dancers, crowds, night 454-3 Ballet 454-4 dancing, charleston 454-5 Dance, night 454-6 Dance night 454-8 Crowd by group, dancing 454-10 People dancing
Dacning (Can 2 of 3)
All shots b/w pos except where noted 454-2 dancers and crowds, night 454-10 People dancing 454-11 snake dance 454-14 Juggling 454-15 Chorus girls (color neg)
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/01/1988 IN 19.58.13-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 19.59.01-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program: preview of 1984 ELECTION POLITICS and the GRANDPARENTS' LOBBY. WERTHEIMER report on DEMOCRATS' efforts to win back Senate control in 1984. 20.00.20-Clip of a DEMOCRATIC "training video" for SENATE CANDIDATES, still of Norman Rockwell-style painting of begraggled Candidate slumped on pavement under his own Campaign portrait, as the v.o. warns that running for the Senate is a brutal battle. C/S Sen. LLOYD BENTSEN, says that the "experts" think the DEMOCRATS have at least 50-50 chance of taking the Senate. More clips of the film. C/S former Senate candidate HARRIET WOODS, saying that HOWARD BAKER flew to St. LOUIS on the eve of the election and charged that WOODS was going to shut down the McDonnell-Douglas plant; this is the kind of dirty campaigning that all Senate candidates had better be ready for. Sen. PAUL TSONGAS describes his bad treatment in the media during his campaign. Clips of the film instructing candidates in FUNDRAISING and ORGANIZATION. 20.01.36-C/S BRIAN ATWOOD, Democratic Campaign Committee chief describing the film as better teaching tool than a speaker. Shot of a prospective candidate calling the film "sobering". Rep. TOM HARKIN (D-IA) in office, says it's best for all candidates to have the truth-an incumbent Senator is hard to beat. Still of JESSE HELMS and HOWARD BAKER. 20.02.21--WERTHEIMER v.o.-about a dozen REPUBLICAN seats seem vulnerable to Democrats. Shots of a meeting of Democratic candidates. Sen. CARL LEVIN (D-MI) addresses the group, says that DEMOCRATS have to present themselves as "reasonable on DEFENSE" or they will get slammed as "weak on defense". C/S BENTSEN-DEMOCRATS need to run on the economy issue, as recovery progresses, DEMS should focus on the DEFICIT. Shot of door of Democratic Campaign Committee offices, shots of Campaign workers and computer printouts of form letters. A man gives a fundraising pitch over the phone. WERTHEIMER v.o.-Democrats seeking money from the business community this year. A woman cajoles someone to attend a $1,000/plate fundraising dinner. 20.03.56-Sen. BENTSEN strolls through the fundraiser. Shots of Sen. RUSSELL LONG. Shot of a BUSINESS LOBBYIST, says Sen. LONG has a good record of legislation for business. V.o.-if the DEMOCRATS win, LONG will resume chairmanship of the SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE; BUSINESS wants to keep his ear open to them. C/S Atwood, discusses the potential of the LONG fundraiser for making good business contacts for DEMOCRATS. C/S Sen. LLOYD BENTSEN in office, says he doesn't hope to make all businessmen into DEMOCRATS, but the party should have its fair share. Rep. TOM HARKIN (D-IA) says that it's a good opportunity to court BUSINESS INTERESTS because there's a feeling that DEMOCRATS could take back the Senate and business wants to be sure to have some clout with new committee chairmen. 20.05.33-Shots of LLOYD BENTSEN speaking at the RUSSELL LONG banquet, declaring that DEMOCRATS will take control of the Senate in 1984 elections. Sen. RUSSELL LONG speaking, says he wants to be chair of the FINANCE COMMITTEE again. Gives an anecdote about his uncle EARL LONG. Shots of people dancing (lamely) at the Long fundraiser. Rep. HARKIN says the Republicans are scared, discusses the cycles of parties going up and down. C/S Sen. RICHARD LUGAR, Republican Campaign Chair, denies that the REPUBLICANS are desperate, but it's good to run as if you were behind.
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20.08.14-WERTHEIMER-discussion of the REPUBLICANS' advantage in FUNDRAISING, and the key issues for the REPUBLICANS in the campaign. Discussion of DEMOCRATS' long-running dominance in Congress. DUKE intro report on "GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS". 20.09.52-COKIE ROBERS, standing on a Capitol interior balcony-intro report on a hearing in which GRANDPARENTS testified to Congress about being denied the right to visit their Grandchildren (presumably because of divorce?). C/S of a Grandfather testifying about his reaction to being cut off from his grandchildren. A Grandmother testifies about the special love between grandparent/grandchild. C/S Sen. JOHN EAST (R-NC) reminiscing about his grandparents fondly, evidently in context of railing against divorce and "the breakdown of the family" type crusade. ROBERTS v.o.-the grandparents were less than successful in convincing EAST that grandparents' visitation rights should be the subject of federal law. C/S the grandfather testifying that his child moved to a jurisdiction where the courts did not recognize grandparental visitation rights. 20.12.21-A grandmother pleads for a federal standard of grandparental visitation rights. Sen. CARL LEVIN testifies that he thinks Congress should produce guidelines, not to bind the states, but to show that Congress is concerned with Grandparents' rights. C/S a Grandmother testifying that grandparents are important to provide kids with continuity in their lives. ROBERTS v.o.-eventually, Sen. EAST was convinced that this kind of resolution would not be "government meddling" or interference with States' Rights. C/S Sen. EAST, says the proposal is reasonable and modest, he's gained insight from the hearings.
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20.14.30-DUKE-intro report on former Sen. JACOB JAVITS, now a lobbyist and crusader for research into A.L.S. (LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE) since being stricken with A.L.S.. Still of JAVITZ playing tennis. JAVITS v.o.-describes onset of the disease. C/S JAVITS in wheelchair, with breathing tube, continues to discuss the disease and his diagnosis. Still of LOU GEHRIG. Clip of LOU GEHRIG DAY at YANKEE STADIUM, includes "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth", crowd cheering at YANKEE STADIUM, GEHRIG embracing BABE RUTH. 20.16.36--C/S of an ALS research advocate, says there needs to be awareness of the disease beyond "Lou Gehrig's Disease". C/S Sen. JAVITS, describing the progress of his disease. The woman, id'ed as Rochelle Moss, dir. Of National ALS Foundation, says there needs to be research on new treatments, patients must not be written off as terminal cases. ECU JAVITS, says that remaining active has helped him to stay alive. 20.18.05--Stills of JAVITS from political career, DUKE v.o.-summarizes JAVITS' major achievements. C/S ORRIN HATCH, calls JAVITS a brilliant Senator. Sen. WILLIAM PROXMIRE (D-WI) says JAVITS was always very knowledgeable about all issues. Clip of 1980 JAVITS campaign ad. DUKE v.o.-the health issue was a factor in JAVITS defeat in 1990. M/S of JAVITS pushed in wheelchair into a building lobby, M/S JAVITS in meeting with Sen. BOB PACKWOOD. C/S JAVITS lobbying another Senator to vote for aid to ALS research. C/S Sen. PROXMIRE, calls JAVITS appeal very moving. 20.20.26--C/S Rochelle Moss, says JAVITS doesn't like to use himself as an example of the disease, but he's an influential lobbyist. C/S JAVITS, says he's pleasantly surprised to have a second career in helping people and proving the ability of the human mind to triumph over matter. C/S Sen. CHARLES MATHIAS, compares JAVITS current lobbying to the way he would fight for issues in Senate. C/S JAVITS, says he feels he needs to pay back for the great life he's enjoyed. 20.21.58-DUKE-lauds JAVITS as a great Senator, expresses regret that the Senate doesn't have TV coverage. Commentary by Charles McDowell on the Senate voting not to allow TV coverage. Says that if TV is useful in the "get elected" phase of politics, they should be willing to use it in the "accountable to the public" department. Shoots holes in the Senators' arguments against TV coverage. 20.24.29-DUKE-signs off closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.26.05--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12.08.1983 IN 12.43.28-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 12.44.17-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program: report on different CAPITOL EMPLOYEES. ****CONTENT PREVIOUSLY AIRED-CATALOGUED ON WPA 11205**** ***TIME CODE IRREGULARITIES-see master 11205 for accurate TCR/content information*** 13.23.42--OUT
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Deficit
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Deficit
Driving Accident
Man driving in rain has car accident. Various shots of man driving in rain. Old man, looks like he is in a fake car that is being bounced to appear as if it is really moving. he turns the wheel a lot and looks nervous. Water is all over the windshield simulating rain. Could pass for real if the car didn't bounce so much, so regularly. var shots of crashed cars.
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Representative Charles Rangel
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Representative Charles Rangel (D New York)
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Women in Congress
Lawmakers 12/15/1983 - Women in Congress
The Visual History of Cars: Firebird
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Pontiac Firebird & Trans Am.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/08/1983 IN 13.59.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 14.00.33.-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program: the holiday recess a time for home-town politics. REPUBLICANS hopeful to garner some more WOMEN VOTERS by running FEMALE CANDIDATES. 14.01.35- Rep. CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER (R-RI) doing aerobics, soundtrack of bad new wave is audible. Schneider v.o.-talks about balancing physical health with the largely cerebral work of Congress. C/S Rep. SCHNEIDER in office, talks about her unorthodox style of dress for a Congresswoman, not a typical "suit" in Congress. M/S Rep. SCHNEIDER and colleage descending capitol steps. C/S SCHNEIDER on phone. M/S of BULLDOZER clearing stumps out of field, pile of cut logs in foreground. WERTHEIMER v.o.-discussion of Schneider's independent record in Congress, starting as an Environmental candidate for Congress. 14.03.03-M/S SCHNEIDER giving speech after winning election to Congress. Still of SCHNEIDER with REAGAN, both evidently sharing a laugh, titles show SCHNEIDER'S votes AGAINST REAGAN'S POLICIES-mostly on DEFENSE programs. WERTHEIMER v.o.-SCHNEIDER'S record is rated better by a liberal watchdog group than that of most Democrats. C/S SCHNEIDER in well of House, advocating a resolution to enforce TITLE IX enforcing GENDER EQUITY in EDUCATION. C/S SCHNEIDER in office, talks about REAGAN opposing TITLE IX. Discussion with Wertheimer about her tendencies to vote against REAGAN. SCHNEIDER says she's responsible to her constituents, not to REAGAN, dating even to the 1980 budget.
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14.05.46-C/S of SCHNEIDER at work in office. C/S SCHNEIDER in well of house, advocating the EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT but objecting to the DEMOCRATS trying to jackboot the ERA through Congress without full debate. C/S Rep. SCHNEIDER in office. M/S REAGAN descending from podium after a speech, waving to supporters. Rep. SCHNEIDER v.o.-REAGAN is the most visible symbol of GOP, but he doesn't represent the entire spectrum of views in the party. C/S SCHNEIDER in office, says that more MODERATE REPUBLICANS are glad people like her are in the party so it's not totally the domain of CONSERVATIVES. C/S SCHNEIDER conferring with TRENT LOTT in an informal setting. 14.07.08-M/S REAGAN giving speech, says that the GOP should try to double its number of women in 1984, says that SCHNEIDER should run for the Senate. C/S Sen. RICHARD LUGAR (D-IN), says that the GOP should aggressively finance WOMEN CANDIDATES. C/S Sen. CLAIBORNE PELL (D-RI) outside Capitol, says that the GOP is anxious to keep its slim majority in Senate and also is aware that WOMEN VOTERS are staying away from the GOP in droves, says Rep. SCHNEIDER would be a strong candidate. Shots of SCHNEIDER entering Capitol. C/S SCHNEIDER in office, says her experience with HODGKINS' DISEASE has changed her perspective, she might not wait to run for the Senate, instead choosing to seize an opportunity. 14.09.02-WERTHEIMER-says SCHNEIDER sounds like a candidate. DUKE-the DEFICIT is still a problem, and more BUDGET DEBATES loom, since CASPAR WEINBERGER has asked for DEFENSE SPENDING INCREASES again.
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Reports on Sen. SAM NUNN (D-GA), a leading advocate of DEFENSE. 14.09.43-***Previously aired material on SAM NUNN. For description see WPA MASTER 11190***. 14.21.35--***end previously aired material*** DUKE-Sam NUNN may be a candidate for President in the future. Discussion with ROBERTS and WERTHEIMER of the "softer side" of Congress, with TIP O'NEILL and TED KENNEDY closing out the session by throwing a birthday party for SILVIO CONTE, a Republican, other stories of Congressional camaraderie crossing party lines, frequent influence of BOOZE on late-session votes in Congress. 14.23.56-commentary by Otis Pike. Says that Congress is the chief source of interest in Government, when they're out of session, there's not much to talk about. 14.25.51-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 14.27.35-OUT
New England Holiday
A Castle Films Production. Edited by Eugene Castle. A brief, silent travelogue to NewEngland. Summer fun in NE: LS's of folks having fun at a secluded pond (excellent shot of a slide, two kids on a raft coming at camera); LS's of people sailboating (large masts and sails); MS's of women fishing in a stream, the water thigh-high.... LS's and MS's of folks snow skiing, riding dogsleds (winter fun).... PROVINCETOWN: EST shot by waterfront, people walking on a boardwalk; MS of a ye olde towne crier walking with them, ringing a bell.... BOSTON, HUB CITY OF THE NATION: EST shots of various inner city landmarks.... GLOUCESTER: EST shots of the port area; LS's of people on a wharf, landscape painting at easels; travelling shot of a lighthouse; great shot aboard a sailboat, the sun striking the water aggressively (some good blowouts); MS of fishermen hoisting a HUGE catch onto a boat, opening the net; LS od seagulls on water.... MS's of a man lobster fishing; CU of his prized catch.... MS of several bathing beauties on a sunny summer beach, posing for the camera and then running to the water.... wide LS of rocky coast, a lighthouse on the top of a hill.... MS of waves crashing onto rocky coast.
Lawmakers - Agent Orange
Lawmakers - Agent Orange 12/15/1983
Lawmakers - Senator Jennings Randolph (D - West Virginia) retires
Lawmakers - Senator Jennings Randolph (D - West Virginia) retires 12/15/1983
Lawmakers - Congressional Pages
Lawmakers - Congressional Pages 12/15/1983
Lawmakers January 05, 1984
Lawmakers Jan 05, 1984
Lawmakers January 05, 1984
Lawmakers January 5, 1984 - Most material from previous report on telephone deregulation - Ma Bell breakup. See also master 11225 for original material aired Nov 10, 1983
Lawmakers January 05, 1984
Lawmakers January 5, 1984 - Most material from previous report on immigration reform. See also master 11224 for original material aired Nov 3, 1983