Description: Preview of ICA exhibit of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs with curator commenting on pictures. Close-ups of many photos, including nudes and controversial images. Discussion focuses on the XYZ portfolio.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/31/1990
Description: Runners at starting line. Footage of runners during the race. Interview with the winner about running in the cold. Sound muffled and crackly. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Child Abuse Marathon - 300 people running for benefit of helping to fight child abuse."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/11/1979
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
Description: Marathon swimmer Paula Toomey trains in Boston Harbor despite its pollution; describes the smell and what she encounters in water.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/10/1988
Description: Annual tradition of sailboat racing continues in Marblehead Harbor. Interviews with competitors. Many boats in water.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/28/1989
Description: "Leader: "P2 Marcel Marceau #7831 4/8/74"; Interview with Marcel Marceau about the art of mime and his career followed by silent and sound footage of him performing."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/08/1974
Description: "Leader: "F1 March Against Police #9553 8/3/74"A group of people carrying signs about police violence and a fake coffin march down the street; man on a mega phone denounces police violence in black communities; crowd stops in Blackstone Park; lights a dummy on fire; People speak to the crowd about police brutality against unarmed black people; Reporter standup (Jim Boyd) on the protest by Concerned People Against Police Brutality."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/03/1974
Description: Marco Kaltofen of National Toxics Campaign is an environment watchdog. Collects evidence of pollution and hazardous waste. Tests samples in lab.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/26/1989