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Old fashioned Conventions

Description: Overview of past conventions mistake and triumphs, and how Walter Mondale is hoping for an uneventful convention. Footage of older conventions, stills of politicians, John Kennedy at the 1960 Convention, Senator Abraham Ribicoff speaking at the 1968 Democratic Convention, 1972 Democratic convention, shots of Mondale and Geralidine Ferro. Reporter voice-over throughout. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/16/1984

Papal Wrapup

Description: Overview of Pope John Paul's recent tour in Canada. Footage of the Pope in parades, surrounded by people, speaking in churches and outside, during ceremonies, on a boat, and in a stadium. Reporter voice over about the tour and the subjects that the Pope addressed throughout reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/1984

Parade - McKay

Description: "Leader: ""P1 Parade - McKay #7614 #7616 3/17/74""; St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston. Includes a banner about POWs, no forced busing, and local politicians. Mary Mckay reporter standup. Outtakes include empty street, more parade footage, and reporter outtakes."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/17/1974

Peabody Racial Slur - part 2

Description: Black screen with reporter voiceover with an overview of the story. A resident, Arthur Greenberg, was at a public hearing regarding neighbor complaints about his dog kennels when he said that he would sell his home to "undesirables." Councilor Frank Saraceno then responded by asking who an undesirable might be and used a racial slur. Sound footage of Peabody policeman Harry Gardner at the NAACP press conference calling for Saranceno's resignation. Silent b-roll of reporter Joe Day talking to Saranceno. Back to Gardner saying that he does not accept Saranceno's explanation. B-roll of the people speaking at and attending the NAACP press conference. Mix of sound and silent. This is 2 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/03/1976

Phillipines

Description: History of the Philippines and how Ferdinand Marcos ruined early hopes for democracy in the country. Footage of elections and the USA ceding sovereignty after WWII, Ronald Reagan speaking, rally for Corazon Aquino the Philippines, people praying, Clark Air Base and US military in the Philippines, and a statue of Marcos. Reporter voice-over through reel. Sound
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/24/1986

Phillipines Analysis

Description: Story about the fall of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines, how the United States is dealing with the transition, and an overview of the history of the United States propping up dictators in countries like Cuba, Iran, Vietnam, and Nicaragua. Footage of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, US official speaking about Marcos, Ronald Reagan, historical images of Cuba, Iran, Vietnam, Nicaragua, and Haiti, and Corazon Aquino in the Philippines. Reporter voice-over through reel. Sound
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/25/1986

Picasso

Description: Silent footage of Picasso paintings, sketches, and other art at "Picasso: Selections from Suite 347" art exhibit. Interviews with two curators about their memories of Picasso and his impact on the art world, followed by more b-roll of art and interview cutaways. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/08/1973

Plum Island Caterpillars

Description: Caterpillars infesting the homes and yards of people on Plum Island. Footage of caterpillars and interviews with residents. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/25/1976

Polls

Description: Story on political polls and why they are inaccurate. Footage includes Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, poor poll predictions from the last year, 1984 Democratic Convention, and a shot of John Glen. Reporter voice-over throughout. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/24/1984

Poverty Series, pt. 4

Description: A story on poverty in Boston and churches that work with the poor. Interview with Vincent Daly of Roxbury St. John's Parrish, and a closer look at two of his parishioners. Interview with Anne, a single mother recently kicked out of her apartment, and footage of the horrible conditions in another apartment. Footage of a soup kitchen that runs out of the basement of the church. The second half of the story focuses on Sister Eustis Caggiano, who runs a free store/donation center out of the basement of the Cardinal Cushing Spanish Center. Footage of Caggiano helping families, people shopping in her store, and an interview with Caggiano. Some video problems. Reporter voice over through reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 11/27/1986