Description: Short interviews with runners at start line of Boston Marathon in Hopkinton on why they entered: John Dorice of Michigan, Raul Romero and Mitch Feingold of San Diego, Dusty Burke of Houston. Several helicopters circle overhead. Shots of legs and track shoes. Runners packed together awaiting start. John (The Elder) Kelley, wearing Cape Cod Track Club shirt, at start line. Mass of spectators, some up in trees; many wear parkas on this chilly day.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/17/1978
Description: Start of Boston marathon. Bill Rodgers crosses finish line with police escort. Shots of runners and moving feet clad in running shoes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/17/1978
Description: A look back at Boston area sports teams in 1986 and how well they have done. Covers the Patriots trip to the Super Bowl, boxing, the Boston Marathon, the Celtics, the Bruins, and the Red Sox. Highlights from the various sporting events, fans celebrating, and a parade. Reporter voice-over through reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/1986
Description: Edited feature on runners in the Boston Marathon and the special connection that they have with the crowd. This reels contains footage of runners and spectators, an interview with one runner and closing voice over commentary by reporter Joe Day. Sound. This is 2 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Along the way- someone has to lose and this is the Neighborhood Joe sidebar."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/18/1977
Description: Edited feature on runners in the Boston Marathon and the special connection that they have with the crowd. Interviews with a runner and a spectator, voice over commentary by reporter Joe Day and footage of runners, the crowd cheering them on, and the finish line. Sound. This is 1 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Along the way- someone has to lose and this is the Neighborhood Joe sidebar."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/18/1977
Description: WCVB disputes rights of exclusive marathon coverage purchased by WBZ from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). Boston Marathon Credential Committee working. Runners and TV cameras filming. Interview with James Coppersmith of WCVB on why the station is suing for coverage rights, since the Boston Marathon is a public news event. Quote from WBZ news director Stan Hopkins. Interviews with runners. Discussion of the changes in the Boston Marathon over the last ten years.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/13/1990