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Wakefield Storm

Description: Leader: Wakefield Storm #9995 9/22/74; Silent footage nighttime footage in the rain of storm damage, firemen with chainsaws clearing trees and brush off the road, downed trees, and emergency vehicles. Reel 2 of 2. See Acc. 2394.02068
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/22/1974

Wakefield Twister

Description: Leader: P2 Wakefield Twister #9995 9/22/74; Interview with a man about what he witnessed when a tornado that touched down in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Silent footage of men with chainsaws clearing trees and brush off the road, downed trees, and more storm damage to houses and cars. Levi Fierce reporter standup about an intense storm and tornado that occurred in Lynnfield and Wakefield. More footage of storm damage, interviews with residents about the storm and damage, and reporter outtakes. Reel 1 of 2. See Acc. 2394.02069
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/22/1974

Walcott and Heaney, Part 1

Description: Interview with St. Lucian poet Derek Walcott and Irish poet Seamus Heaney about the poetry of American poet Robert Penn Warren. Lydon, Walcott, and Heaney discuss the best format for the interview. Walcott and Heany comment on Penn Warren's appointment as US Poet Laureate. Walcott comments on the excellence of Penn Warren's recent work. Heaney talks about the significance of US history in Penn Warren's work. Walcott and Heaney discuss regionalism in Penn Warren's work, and the appropriateness of appointing a poet laureate. Walcott reads from Penn Warren's poem, "Caribou." Tape 1 of 2.
1:00:00: Visual: Derek Walcott (West Indian poet) and Seamus Heaney (Irish poet) sit among shelves of books, along with Christopher Lydon. Walcott and Heaney are studying books. Walcott and Lydon discuss which poem he should read. Heaney studies his book. Heaney and Walcott joke about whether a poetry reading can be "hot TV." Lydon, Walcott and Heaney discuss the format of the TV segment. Lydon tells the poets to discuss the work and life of Robert Penn Warren (American poet). Walcott and Heaney talk about how they will discuss his work. Lydon asks Walcott about the appointment of Penn Warren as US Poet Laureate. Walcott says that some find the idea of a poet laureate ridiculous; that there is a very old tradition of elevating a poet to represent his people; that the nomination of Penn Warren is in no way amusing or ridiculous. Walcott says that the nomination is the crowning achievement of Penn Warren's career; that Penn Warren has written his most powerful work in his old age. Walcott says that Penn Warren's recent achievements merit recognition; that Penn Warren's work should be considered for a Nobel Prize. Lydon asks Walcott to describe Penn Warren's poetry. Walcott says that he used to be cautious in his appreciation for Penn Warren; that he used to feel that there was too much of "the novelist" in Penn Warren's poetry. Walcott says that Penn Warren has found great vigor in his old age; that his recent poetry is noteworthy. Walcott talks about the clarity and elation in Penn Warren's work. 1:05:51: V: Lydon asks Heaney about Penn Warren. Heaney says that Penn Warren has not "broken faith with the historical experience"; that the American historical experience has been central to his work. Heaney says that the US could not have chosen a better poet laureate; that Penn Warren's work produces history and is a reaction to history. Heaney refers to Penn Warren's literary ambitions. Heaney says that American history and destiny is a large part of Penn Warren's work; that Penn Warren shoulders "large poetic responsibilities" in his work. Heaney says that it is proper for Penn Warren to be honored by the US; that Penn Warren has honored the nation through his work. Lydon asks Heaney to talk about the history in Penn Warren's work. Heaney talks about the relation between poet and region in Penn Warren's work. Heaney notes that Penn Warren was one of the Fugitives (a group of Southern poets); that Penn Warren carefully the relationship between "a literary career and a communal destiny." Heaney says that Penn Warren wrote as if his poetry had a responsibility to the larger culture; that there is "roughage" and "subject matter" in the poetry of Penn Warren. Heaney refers to the recent poem, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, which focuses on the treatment of Native Americans in the nineteenth century. Heaney says that Penn Warren does not "wilt in the face of history;" that many poets shy away from facing history. Heaney notes that Penn Warren's poetry has a "large voice;" that Penn Warren has risen to the challenge of history. 1:11:02: V: Lydon asks if there is a contradiction in appointing one poet to represent the diverse people and regions of the US. Walcott says that the image of a hawk is recurrent in Penn Warren's poetry; that Penn Warren is like an old hawk; that Penn Warren is fierce and gentle. Walcott says that Penn Warren is hawk-like in his observations of American culture; that Penn Warren writes about regions of the country which are familiar to him; that Penn Warren has observed those regions from a great distance and has contemplated their meanings. Walcott says that Penn Warren has a gift; that Penn Warren has used that gift to examine a fairly modest range of experience. Walcott says that Penn Warren is rooted in his region and personal experience; that he is able to examine the horizons of that experience. Walcott notes that Penn Warren has expressed the "guilt" and the "conscience" of the South. 1:14:27: V: Heaney notes that there is an "imperial" theme in the appointment of a poet laureate by the US government; that the government seems to be trying to "furbish its image." Heaney wonders if there is a political motive in the appointment of a poet laureate. Heaney says that a poet's power needs to be kept pure; that "the poetic intelligence of a country" needs to serve as an alternative government. Heaney wonders if the appointment is an attempt to co-opt the conscience of the "alternative government." Heaney changes the subject, saying that American poets are well-suited to be poet laureates; that American poetry has a tradition of "visionary writing"; that American poets are challenged to include the scope of the country in their writing. Heaney refers to the poetry of Walt Whitman as an example of "visionary writing" or "public poetry." He notes that the poetry of Emily Dickinson is more inward-looking. 1:17:21: V: Lydon asks each poet to read some of Penn Warren's work. Walcott chooses the poem Caribou. Walcott says that the poem exemplifies Penn Waren's clarity of vision. Walcott says that the voice in the poem describes the caribou and looks down on them from a great height. Walcott reads the poem. Walcott, Heaney and Lydon comment on the beauty of the poem when Walcott has finished reading it.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/28/1986

Walcott and Heaney, Part 2

Description: Second half of interview with St. Lucian poet Derek Walcott and Irish poet Seamus Heaney about the poetry of American poet Robert Penn Warren. Heaney reads Penn Warren's poem, "Tell Me a Story." Walcott talks about his friendship with Penn Warren's daughter Rosanna Phelps Warren, who is also a poet, and his personal impressions of Robert Penn Warren. Walcott reads a draft of his own poem "On the Indian Trail," which he wrote about them. Walcott and Heaney joke around while shooting cutaways. Shots of Lydon (no audio) for cutaways.
1:00:08: Visual: Derek Walcott (West Indian poet) and Seamus Heaney (Irish poet) sit among shelves of books, along with Christopher Lydon. Walcott and Heaney discuss and read from the work of Robert Penn Warren (American poet). Heaney talks about Penn Warren's poem, Tell Me A Story. Heaney says that the poem touches him deeply; that the poem achieves "stillness" through language. Heaney says that the poem expresses a deep, lyric, intimate moment. Heaney reads the poem, Tell Me A Story. Lydon thanks Heaney. 1:01:58: V: Lydon and Heaney encourage Walcott to read another poem. Walcott says that he is friendly with Rosanna Warren (Penn Warren's daughter); that Rosanna Warren is a poet. Walcott says that he has met Penn Warren and his family through Rosanna Warren. Walcott says that Penn Warren has great strength and kindness; that there is a nobility in Penn Warren. Walcott says that he has written a draft of a poem called, On the Indian Trail. Walcott says that he did not write this poem because of Penn Warren's appointment as Poet Laureate. Walcott says that he did not know that the poem would be about Penn Warren when he started writing; that he imagined an old man in the middle of a stream with someone watching him. Walcott says that he realized that the figures in the poem corresponded to Penn Warren and Rosanna Warren; that the poem is a tribute to them both. Walcott notes that the poem was written for Eleanor Clark (novelist and Penn Warren's wife). Walcott reads his poem, On the Indian Trail. Lydon and Heaney compliment Walcott on his poem. Walcott and Heaney share a joke. Heaney asks if taping session is over and prepares to take off his microphone. 1:06:14: The crew takes cutaway shots of Walcott, Heaney and Lydon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/28/1986

Walpole

Description: "Leader: "P1 Walpole #7013 - 14 Jan 74"; Silent b-roll of the entrance to the Massachusetts State Prison, b-roll of a press conference, inmates in prison, the cell block. Interview with a representative from the prison about whether Robert Daigle will be prosecuted. Interview with Daigle, an inmate who took a guard hostage, about his grievances, which include guards beating inmates and lack of jobs in the prison. Roger Goodrich reporter standup about a prisoner taking a guard hostage for 5 hours. Outtakes include more b-roll of the prison and interviews with prisoners and a representative from the prison detailing the situation."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 01/14/1974

Walpole

Description: "Leader: "P2 Walpole 12/12/74 #10740"; A press conference at the Walpole prison after inmates took three staff members hostage and then released them. Inmates speak to the press about conditions at the prison, why they felt they needed to report to this action, and the changes that they would like to see. Commissioner Frank Hall speaks to the press about the incident and his plans to meet with the inmates to discuss their concerns. B-roll footage of the prison, the press conferences, and prisoners."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/12/1974

Walpole

Description: Leader: P1 Walpole #10733 12/11/74; Ongoing coverage of an event at Walpole prison where 8 prisoners took 3 employees of the Department of the Corrections hostage and then released after negotiations.; Walpole prisoners press conference about their demands after taking three hostages (soft focus). B-roll of people outside the prison, walking in the front door, press talking to inmates. Interview with the mother of one of the prisoners, Peter Tedetto. More footage of the prison, administrators speak about the situation, more from the prisoners. Reel 1 of 2. See Acc. 2394.01676
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/11/1974

Walpole

Description: Leader: P2 Walpole (Early Film) #10733 12/11/74; Interview with the mother of Peter Tedetto, one of the Walpole prisoner who took 2 guards and a medic hostage. Soft focus footage of an official explaining the situation in the prison as it is unfolding. B-roll of reporters in the prison waiting for news. Statement from someone representing the prisoners. Some unrelated footage of a child in a house. Silent b-roll of the press conference at the prison. Statement from an official (Mr. Brown) about the situation, a different man reads a statement from the prisoners. A representative from the prisoners reads a list of demands and answer questions from the press (soft focus). Reel 2 of 2. See Acc. 2394.01675
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/11/1974

Walpole State Prison

Description: Exteriors of Walpole State Prison. Razor wire rims tall concrete wall. Guard tower. Several takes of reporter standup on five recent escapes by inmates on furlough.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/19/1976

Waltham Fire

Description: Leader: P1 Waltham Fire #9497 7/30/74; Silent footage of a daytime fire in the business district in Waltham. Bits-N-Pieces and Robert's shoes signs hang on the front of the building. Firemen spray water at flames coming out of the window; firemen climb a ladder to the roof of the building; men help firemen into their gear; a crowd watches.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/30/1974