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Lydon compilation

Description: William Wadsworth on Atlantic magazine. BPL branches become victim of Proposition 2 1/2. Sen. David Locke, Richard Rowland, Thomas Winship on Reagan (“Reagan makes good comedy”). Pops conductor John Williams. John Updike on Red Sox strike (“I get more reading done”).
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/17/1981

Gov. King's last day in office, Part 2

Description: Interview with Gov. Edward King on his last day in office. Says he is being considered for Secretary of Transportation in Reagan administration. Short interview with House Speaker Thomas McGee looking ahead to next legislative year's business. reel 2 of 2.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1983

Portrait of a working poor family

Description: Meg Vaillancourt interviews Geneva Evans (working mother) and Jason Evans (son of Geneva Evans) in their home. Evans describes her experiences as a working mother. She says that she cannot support herself and her son on her salary. Evans explains that she is not allowed to work if she goes on welfare; that welfare benefits alone are not enough to live on, especially with the cost of health care. Evans says that she has not felt the effects of the economic recovery. She accuses Ronald Reagan of taking food from her son's mouth. Evans promises to vote against Reagan. She criticizes the government's policy of cutting welfare benefits for people who work part time. Geneva Evans and Jason Evans have a snack at their kitchen table. Jason tells Geneva about his day at school. Jason says that he hopes Walter Mondale will win the presidential election. Jason Evans and a girl walking outside of the Evans' apartment building.
1:00:04: Visual: Meg Vaillancourt sets up an interview with Geneva Evans (working mother) in her home. Vaillancourt asks Evans about her experiences while on welfare. Evans says that her welfare benefits were cut in 1982; that she had been working part time while on welfare; that she had been earning $113 per week. Evans says that she made do with her small salary; that she no longer needed a babysitter because her son entered school. Evans says that she received no aid to pay her rent; that her son was no longer eligible for the meal program at school. Evans says that she lost her welfare benefits, her food stamps and her medicare; that she had to switch medical clinics for her son's allergy treatments. Evans says that her son could no longer attend the South End medical clinic where he was receiving treatment; that her son was cut off from the food program at his daycare facility. Evans says that she got a part-time job, which was allowed under the welfare program; that her welfare and medicare benefits were cut off. Vaillancourt asks Evans if she is better off than she was four year's ago. Evans says that she is worse off than she was before Ronald Reagan (US President) was elected. Evans says that she is paid $188 per week before taxes; that she makes $152 per week after taxes; that she pays $210 per month in rent. 1:05:06: V: Vaillancourt asks Evans how she survives. Evans says that purchases her son's school clothes on layaway at Zayre's (local discount store). Vaillancourt asks Evans her opinion on Reagan's welfare policy. Evans says that she is capable of working; that she would like to work part-time and still receive welfare benefits; that she cannot support herself and her son on her salary. Evans says that she is not eligible for food stamps. Evans talks about the expense of buying clothes for her son. Vaillancourt asks Evans if she has considered going back on welfare. Evans says that she would make less on welfare than she makes now. Vaillancourt asks Evans to comment on Reagan's claim that the economic recovery has brought inflation and unemployment down. Evans says that she has not felt the effects of the economic recovery; that she has not seen an increase in her paycheck; that food prices have not declined. Vaillancourt asks Evans how she will vote in the elections. Evans says that she will vote for Mondale; that she wants to vote Reagan out of office. Evans says that she and her son have suffered from being cut off from food stamps and medicare; that Reagan has "taken food out of my son's mouth." Vaillancourt closes the interview. 1:09:14: V: The camera crew takes cutaway shots of Vaillancourt and Evans. Evans talks about how she survives on a small weekly paycheck. Evans talks about how she is hoping for a small raise in her salary as a "homemaker." Evans talks about the government's policy of cutting welfare benefits for people who work part time. 1:10:37: V: The camera crew sets up a shot of Evans and her son in the kitchen. Jason Evans sits at the kitchen table while Geneva Evans prepares a hot drink. Shots of Jason Evans sitting at the table. Jason Evans talks about his day at school. Geneva Evans gives her son some crackers. Geneva Evans sits down at the table across from her son. Geneva and Jason sit and talk. Shot of Geneva Evans drinking coffee; of Jason Evans eating crackers. The crew asks Geneva Evans to talk about the interview. Geneva Evans asks Jason if they are better off now than they were four years ago. Jason says that he thinks that they are better off now; that he hopes Mondale wins the election. Geneva Evans says that Jason does not fully understand the question. Jason says that Reagan got off to a good start in the campaign; that he does not know who will win. 1:16:10: V: The camera crew sets up a shot of Geneva Evans and Jason at the entrance to their apartment building. Jason and a girl exit the building. Geneva Evans tells Jason to be home in time for supper. Jason and the girl walk away from the building in the rain.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1983

[Reagan - The Gipper]

Description: Story on George Gipp, Reagan's adoption of the phrase "do it for the Gipper", and a comparison of the real George Gipp with the character who Reagan played in the film. Footage of Reagan quoting Gipp, old football footage, scenes from "Knute Rockne, All American" with Reagan as George Gipp, and quotes from Frank Leahy's book "Shake Down the Thunder." Some bad video. Reporter voice-over throughout. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 1984

Latino voter registration

Description: Merrimack Valley American-Hispanic Republican Headquarters in Lawrence. Latino voter registration drive. “Viva Reagan” bumper sticker. Woman checking voter lists against phone book. Greg Hyatt stands outside headquarters. Three short interviews on why Hispanics should be Republican.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/02/1984

Democratic Primary Recap

Description: Overview of the Democratic Primary candidates and what has happened in the race so far and the mistakes that have been made. Footage of John Glen, Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, and Jesse Jackson at debates and on the campaign trail with reporter voice over about their mistakes. Reporter standup. Footage of Ronald and Nancy Reagan on the White House lawn. Sound
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/11/1984

FLYNN, RAYMOND

Description: FLYNN PRESS CONFERENCE ON INFANT MORTALITY STATISTICS, BLAMES ON REAGAN CUTS
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/18/1984

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

[John Zaccaro]

Description: Story about the controversy surrounding John Zaccaro's, Geraldine Ferraro's husband, finances. Reporter believes that Ferraro and Zaccaro have done no wrong and are being lynched by the media. Footage of Ferraro and Zaccarro, and an interview with Lyn Nofziger, a consultant to Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Video problem. Reporter voice-over throughout. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/1984

Republican National Convention Wrap

Description: Scenes from the Republican National Convention including Bob Hope performing at Billianare Bunker Hunt's Little Clam Bake, people chanting "Four more years" and "USA" at the convention, the Republican Platform Committee, interview with former RNC Chairperson Mary Louise Smith who is disappointed with the radical changes to the platform, overview of the new platform, interview with Vice President George Bush about how the majority of Americans are conservative, excerpts from Reagan's speech, and balloons falling from the ceiling. Reporter voice-over throughout. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/24/1984

SHAMIE, RAY

Description: RAY SHAMIE POLITICAL ADS IN SENATE RACE, SIDES WITH REAGAN ON ECONOMY
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/31/1984

Debate Advance

Description: Overview of the history of presidential debates in advance of the debate between Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan. Footage of debates between John Kennedy and Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, Reagan and Carter, and Mondale and Gary Hart. Interview with a man about televised debates. Some video problems. Reporter voice-over throughout reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/06/1984

Preview: Presidential Candidates Debate

Description: Written on tape: "Preview/ Debate Pres. Candidates." Analysis of what Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan need to do in the upcoming debate to win, and how they currently stand in the election campaign. Footage from the previous debate, Mondale and Reagan on the campaign trail, and newspaper articles on whether Reagan is senile. Reporter voice-over throughout reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/19/1984

[Presidential Debate Analysis]

Description: Written on tape: "Analysis Debate." Summary of highlights from the debate and an analysis of how Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale performed. Footage from the debate and excerpts of statements from the candidates, followed by a statement from Reagan Campaign Director Ed Rollins and a piece of Mondale's post-debate speech to his supporters. Reporter voice-over throughout reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/22/1984

TRIBE, LAURENCE

Description: LAURENCE TRIBE INTERVIEW ON REAGAN AND SUPREME COURT, ABORTION, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES PORTRAIT.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/23/1984

Ray Shamie on State House steps

Description: In US Senate race Republican candidate Ray Shamie speaks on State House steps in rain. Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige appears on his behalf, endorsing Shamie's emphasis on job creation. Shamie says he will support no new taxes. Expects Ronald Reagan to campaign in Massachusetts. Says state should commit surplus funds to alleviate child malnutrition. Group of West Point cadets speak to Shamie and Baldrige.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/26/1984

Dukakis on tax plan

Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS DISCUSSES REAGAN TAX PLAN
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/31/1985

TOCN show tape

Description: 1) Mary Kay Leonard of Office for Children says state will no longer place autistic students in BRI group homes because of controversial aversive therapy and recent death of a student. 2) State social workers have too heavy caseloads; they file bill to negotiate caseload limit in union contract. 3) Realtor Jean LeVaux testifies to Cambridge City Council in fight over rent control, residential exemption, condo conversion; Alice Wolf, Ken Reeves. 4) Interview with Stanley Hoffmann on upcoming Reagan Gorbachev summit. 5) Lack of affordable suburban housing makes subsidized duplexes and low-rises a necessity, and they are well accepted alternatives to conventional public housing projects; communities and development secretary Amy Anthony; examples of expensive Weston homes. Anchors Lydon and Vaillancourt.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/24/1985

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

Tip O'Neil lRemembers

Description: Overview of Tip O'Neill's career. Interview with O'Neill on President Lyndon Johnson, the Vietnam War, Watergate and Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and the Contras in Nicaragua. Some static in the soundtrack. Reporter voice-over through reel. Sound
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/17/1986