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Gay Reaction

Description: Footage includes shot of Gay Community Newspaper, people working in the paper's office, and a pink rhinoceros statue. Interview with a man about how the vote in Florida has succeeded in getting people talking about the issue of gay rights. An interview with a woman who is afraid that lawmakers in Massachusetts may view this as a reflection of public opinion, and an interview with a man about how this has mobilized the community. Shot of Newsweek Magazine with Anita Bryant on the cover, interview cut away. Mix of sound and silent. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Gay Vote Folo - Anita Bryant wins against the gays in Florida. This is a folo on how the Boston Community feels it is affected by the vote."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/09/1977

John Hancock Tower Dedication, pt. 2

Description: Exterior shots of John Hancock Tower. Some footage of the seated crowd, Governor Michael Dukakis speaking, and another speaker. Ribbon cutting ceremony with choir singing "America the Beautiful in the background and ends with a zoom into the John Hancock signature on a large stone replica of the Declaration of Independence. Sound, heavy popping on the soundtrack. This is 2 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/29/1976

Maine Plane Crash - part 1

Description: Night footage of different people carrying body bags on stretchers through the woods. Daytime footage of the coast and the exterior of a house with trees damaged by the crash. Interview with the man who lives in the house and heard parts of the plane hit the roof. Shot of damaged tree and the plane wreckage. Interview with a man about the crash. Reporter standup in front of the plane wreckage. Interview with one of the responders to the crash about the one survivor. Exterior footage of the Penobscot Bay Medical Center, the Downeast Airlines hangar, and a Downeast plane. Silent night footage of responders inspecting the plane wreckage. Mix of sound, wild sound, and silent. This is 1 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "A small plane from Downeast Airlines went down last night killing 17 people, and injuring one."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/31/1979

Marathon Losers

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

Marion Fahey, pt. 1

Description: Close up on Ladies Home Journal Woman of the year 1977 article. B-roll includes Marion Fahey at the dinner table with an older woman and a man, interview cutaway, and Fahey leaving her house and getting in the car. Interview with Fahey. Mix of silent, wild sound, and sound. This is 1 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Marion has been named one of the 10 outstanding women in the country by the Ladies Home Journal..."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/22/1976

Mt. Auburn Nurses, pt. 2

Description: Women on a balcony with a sign that reads "Thanks for the memories" hanging a string of their uniforms out the window cheering and celebrating. Shot of a dog. Silent shot of a building out of a window. Mix of silent and wild sound. This is 2 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Mt. Auburn Nurses... hang their uniforms outside the dormitory windows to let the world know that they've completed their courses and training to become nurses and are ready to assume their places in the world of medicine."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/01/1977

Needham Civil Defense

Description: Silent footage of men and teenage boys on phones and switchboards and marking off maps.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/02/1974

Newton Art Robbery

Description: Story #9755. Silent footage of the exterior of a house, a broken door, plain clothed detectives around the house, and an older woman going in the door.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/26/1974

Norman Rockwell, pt. 3

Description: Blank image with reporter voice over about Rockwell. Interview with a man from Stockbridge. Blank image with reporter voice over about funeral. Interview with David Mackey about what it was like posing for Rockwell. Still image of one of Rockwell's paintings. More interview with the man from before. Silent shot of a house. Mix of sound and silent. This is 3 of 3 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Norman Rockwell dies early this a.m. We go to Stockbridge where he lived and talk with some of the people who knew him, including some of his models."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 11/09/1978

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