Description: Christian Science Center environs. Ornate facade of Mother Church. Reflecting pool, surface of water. Flower beds, close-up of begonias. Christopher Lydon interviews an expert about architect I.M. Pei, particularly his work in Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/01/1983
Description: Rep. Kevin Fitzgerald and Sen. Bill Owens support a bill, sponsored by Byron Rushing, creating commission to investigate police misconduct in Stuart murder case. Rep. Michael Flaherty opposes it. Interview with Frank McGee on police investigation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/08/1990
Description: Three patriots players return to practice because they don't think the strike is winnable. The Patriots will not be able to pay them more than a 100 dollar per diem, and won't let them pay. Eugene Profit, Fred Marion, and Cedric Jones speak at a press conference. The players union calls off the strike and all of the players return. Patrick Sullivan talks to the press about the roster deadline, which was the day before the players returned, and therefore the players were turned away. There is a lot of miscommunication between the union and NFL management.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/15/1987
Description: Swearing in and inaugural address of John F. Kennedy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/20/1961
Description: Jamaica Plain's X-Men, Hispanic youth not calling themselves a gang, created mural in Egleston Square with political slogans and memorials to dead members. Latinos gather for wake of Hector Morales.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/27/1990
Description: Interview with headmaster Jerome Wynegar about changes at South Boston High School in last two years in four areas: administration, discipline, curriculum review, community relations. He sees improvement in students' ability to learn with fewer disruptions than in first years of busing. He discusses the school's attempt to prepare students for their futures. He says more research is needed into educational methods for a changing world; experiential learning should be emphasized over traditional lectures. He endorses alternative programs because attendance is encouraged. reel 1 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/01/1978
Description: Lithuanian singer performs. Rep. Joe Kennedy speaks with visiting Lithuanian singers about political changes in Baltic states. Interview with Kennedy on the responsibility of the United States to help countries emerging from Soviet control. Footage of Gorbachev speaking to crowd.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/29/1990
Description: Composer John Cage creates a live musical performance event on WGBH radio's “Chamberworks.” "Chamberworks" host Bill Cavness introduces the piece and invites listeners to call in and become part of it. Cage sits in the booth and takes calls. Interview with Cage on the acceptance and understanding of his enigmatic, elusive work. Musicians play as part of the live musical performance. Interview with musicians on playing pieces composed by Cage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/25/1988
Description: Composer John Harbison working with Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa on a piece commissioned by the BSO. Interview Harbison on his composing process and what he wants to listener to get out of his work. Ozawa leads the BSO in rehearsal of Harbison's work. Violinist Joel Smirnoff in back of orchestra.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/22/1984
Description: Interview with John Kerry during his first campaign for a Senate seat. He discusses his motivation for becoming a national politician. He talks about the impact fighting in Vietnam had on him, and how the lessons from Vietnam are still relevant. He discusses public opinion about himself. He talks about the positives and negatives of campaigning. He talks about what he would like to do if he wasn't in politics, including producing a movie. There is some video dropout at the end.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/19/1984