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'flying Saucer' Radar Plane
A new and odd-looking craft makes its first flight, a super constellation topped by a 30-foot disc. Looks like a flying saucer that's captured the plane - actually, it's the largest farthest-seeing airborne radar yet developed. Establishing shot - The plane with the saucer like radar. MLS - Plane taking off from the tarmac. OHS Aerial - Plane.
Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, June 27, 1973 (2/2)
[01.17.34-MacNEILL in studio] MacNEILL states that one thing is clear after the third day of DEAN'S testimony, that there is no longer a plan to save all persons involved in Watergate from the White House by simply denying it all. States that "lines are clearly drawn", that those remaining at the White House lay blame for the coverup on DEAN, Jeb MAGRUDER, and John MITCHELL. [screen behind MacNEILL shows b/w photos of each principal as named:] MacNEILL states that, in return, DEAN has made it clear that he thinks the PRESIDENT, EHRLICHMAN, and HALDEMAN, are responsible. MAGRUDER has already testified, MITCHELL, scheduled to testify, could provide more information. MacNEILL describes MITCHELL as former ATTORNEY GENERAL and former law partner of NIXON, and says he has yet said very little, except for issuing blanket denials, MacNEILL mentions that Mitchell's Wife had opined that MITCHELL was the fall guy chosen by the White House. Since MITCHELL won't testify until July 10, it will be interesting to see what the White House does, indications that it's posture toward DEAN will become much more aggressive, also interesting to see if the Prosecutors limit the investigation by filing more charges. [01.18.50-LEHRER] LEHRER states that there were two major happenings at the hearings that day, first, Sen. GURNEY made a long and intense examination of DEAN, and then Sen. INOUYE read the White House memo "a strong Anti-DEAN statement". Introduces guest commentators Bill GREENHALGH of Georgetown University law school and Steven HESS, former NIXON staffer currently at BROOKINGS INSTITUTION. LEHRER asks for assessment of Sen. GURNEY'S interrogation. [video out-01.19.37] GREENHALGH says he thought GURNEY'S examination was quite intense and methodical, indicated by the fact that most of the time, he was forcing DEAN to give yes or no answers, but the best part of the cross-examination was that, in his opinion, GURNEY was successful in introducing some doubt about the September 15, 1972 meeting in which NIXON told DEAN "good job"-GURNEY was successful in forcing DEAN to concede that it was possible that he misinterpreted NIXON'S remark, and that NIXON was complimenting him on investigating and not covering up. [01.20.09-video back] This would therefore not be evidence as far as a conspiracy charge was concerned. HESS states that GURNEY'S questioning was some of the subtlest to date, and in sharp contrast to GURNEY'S questioning of some previous witnesses. HESS states that if the questioning was not successful in portraying DEAN as the mastermind of the coverup, it was successful in raising concerns about DEAN'S character. More importantly, HESS concurs with GREENHALGH in saying that GURNEY'S raising of the issue of interpretation of Presidential conversations is important, and will possibly change public reaction to DEAN. LEHRER asks GREENHALGH about the White House memo attacking DEAN. GREENHALGH says that it was a legal disaster, and he can't imagine having a ten-page memo that is based entirely on depositions by other principals in the case, EHRLICHMAN and HALDEMAN, or third-party sources, even newspaper accounts, and that it was so easy for DEAN to counter the memo that he can't figure out the reason why the White House even bothered to introduce it, it was a mistake. HESS says he doesn't know if it was necessarily a mistake, but it was certainly an all-out counterattack "with both barrels". It's some of the toughest language yet in the committee, making startling claims such as that DEAN was the co-author with LIDDY of the original $1 million plan, the White House's position is that "all roads lead to DEAN." [LEHRER adds "and Mitchell", HESS agrees] HESS states that with DEAN, it may be a dubious strategy, because it is well known that the NIXON White House does not delegate power outside of a close circle, and DEAN was a relative latecomer to the White House, and was on staff for a year and a half before ever having a working discussion with the President, DEAN was "clearly not an insider". So, the question becomes, will the strategy boomerang. LEHRER states that DEAN'S credibility is sure to be a subject of debate, replacing "grocery prices and football", and that anyone watching with a spouse or friend may already know this. States that eventually a jury or a congressional committee will make an official judgment, but until then, everyone is involved in the verdict, and popular debate on the matter will continue for "days, weeks, months, even years to come." Calls the implications of DEAN'S testimony "staggering", Signs off. [01.25.06-sponsor credits-NPACT credit-PBS network ID] [01.25.37-TAPE OUT]
Flying Tigers/Brigadier General Robert Scott
Feature story on Brigadier General Robert Scott, USAF (ret.), a member of the Flying Tigers fighter group during World War Two. Interesting interview footage is intercut with good archival footage and photos, including some excellent gun camera footage showing Japanese aircraft being shot down. [Historical note: The Flying Tigers (American Volunteer Group) were created in China (circa 1937) before the United States entered the war against Japan. U.S. pilots were recruited from our armed forces but the Flying Tigers were officially a unit of the Chinese Air Force. After Pearl Harbor was bombed, the Tigers became an official part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. General Scott joined the Flying Tigers after the U.S. declared war on Japan.]
USS Thresher (SSN 593)
MS and MLS sequence of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Thresher (SSN 593). We see it surfacing and, later, under way with crewmen on the conning tower.
Gymnastic Grace: Swedish Girls Big Hit On US Arrival
The famous Sofia girls of Stockholm create a sensation on board the Kungsholm as the liner steams down the bay. Their lithe and graceful performance masks the difficulty of the performance. Establishing shot - On board the Kungsholm in New York harbor the Swedish gymnastic team pose for a picture. CUS - Cameraman taking close up shots of the girls faces. CUS - The head of the Sofia Gymnastic School, wearing a military type uniform. MS - Girls doing summer salts on board the ships deck.
Revolution Hero
Eire honors a native son who became one of the heroes of the American revolution. Commodore John Barry, father of the US Navy, is honored in his native county Wexford with an imposing statue. Establishing shot -People gathered in the town's square to hear to take part in a dedication of a statue honoring the memory of Commodore John Barry, US Navey. CUS - Of the plaques, a round brass plate reading, Commodore John Barry United States Navy, and on the square brass plate it reads; Presented to the people of Ireland by the United States of America - 1956. In recognition of Ciommodore Barry's outstanding contribution to the Naval Annals of his adopted country. He was born in county Wexford and is buried in St Mary's churchyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. MS - The statue is pklaced in the center of the town's square and there are many people admiring it.
Pope Receives Liberian Head.
President William V. Tubman of Liberia, and his family, join the long roster of world leaders who have visited the Vatican and been received by the Pope. His Holiness presents the head of the All-Negro republic with a Blessed Medal. Establishing shot - Liberian leader and his family getting out of a limo. MS - Vatican guards salute Tubman by raising their swords. MS - President Tubman and a Cardinal walking past the Vatican guards on their way to see Pope Pius the XII . MCUS - His Holiness presenting President Tubman with a holy medal that he has blessed. MS - The Pope greeting and shaking hands with President Tubman's family. MS - Pope Pius XII walking with President Tubman and his family.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 551
Opryland (Bluegrass) Porter Wagoner "Indian Creek" Rex Allen Jr. "Goodbye" Bruce Osborne "Hunting Boots" (Instrumental) Barbara Lee "I Think of You" Porter Wagoner "What Ain't to Be Just Might Happen" Speck Rhodes (Phone) (Comedy/narration) Porter Wagoner "City on the Hill" Rex Allen Jr. "Never Coming Back"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 544
Opryland (Barnyard) Porter Wagoner "Big Wind" Oswald "Black Smoke" Bruce Osborne "Hunting Boots" Barbara Lee "Once More" Porter Wagoner "Tennessee Sunshine" Speck Rhodes (phone) (comedy/narration) Porter Wagoner "Someone to Care" Cotton Cordell "Columbus Stockade Blues"
Princess Margaret, touring the lands of the British Commonwealth
Princess Margaret, touring the lands of the British Commonwealth, visits the Island of Mauritius. An Island off the coast of Southern Africa in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Princess Margaret the royal visitor opens a children's orthopedic hospital. The visit of a real princess brightening the day for young patients. Establishing shot - Princess Margaret driving up in a limo with the children of Mauritius waving flags of the United Kingdom. MS - Outside view of the childrens orthopedic hospital. CUS - Princess Margaret cutting the ribbon to the hospital. MS - A little crippled girl presents Princess Margaret with a bouquet of flowers. MS - Princess Margaret walking tour of the children's wards.
Paris Automobile Salon
High style marks the 43rd Paris Automobile Salon, tops in prestige, attracting celebrities in the audience and the world's most elegant, and advanced automotive designs from every industrial nation. Back in the US The experimental dart is tested - an aerodynamically designed car, hand-built in Italy, that gives a glimpse of tomorrow. Establishing shot - The inside of the convention hall with throngs of people walking around. OHSML - People milling around Jaguars and Mercedes cars. MCUS - President Coati of France. CUS - A strange looking country touring car. MS - American cars. The motor comes out of the car by a hydraulic motor. OHS - A super speed sports car with strange looking fenders. OHS - Looking down a Renault turbine glass top car. MS - Of a Crylisler Dart at the Detroit proving ground. It has very high fins. MS - The Dart driving on the test track.
Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, June 28, 1973 (1/2)
[00.02.00-NPACT letters on black screen-shot of John DEAN testifying; DEAN under questioning from Sen. ERVIN, denies the White House claim that the PRESIDENT desired to make the facts of Watergate be known: "I must testify to the contrary... Mr. Haldeman's specific instructions to me... and the subsequent meetings... quite the contrary intention] [00.03.37-title sequence-image of page bearing text of Senate Resolution 60, Robert MacNEILL v.o. reads Resolution-title screen 'SENATE HEARINGS ON CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES'] [00.04.18-MacNEILL in studio, b/w headshot of DEAN projected behind MacNEILL] MacNEILL states that DEAN has weathered his fourth day of testimony, and answered questions directly from the White House, which did not shake his claim that NIXON, HALDEMAN, and EHRLICHMAN were fully aware of the COVERUP [headshots of each principal in turn shown behind MacNEILL] MacNEILL states that the WHITE HOUSE contended that DEAN, Jeb MAGRUDER, and John MITCHELL "were the villains". However, after an hour of the WHITE HOUSE questions, the committee members tended to reinforce and strengthen today's testimony. States that there was a dramatic sidelight today, when Sen. Lowell WEICKER (R-CT) charged that the White House had attempted to discredit WEICKER and interfere with the committee, and that WEICKER said he had complained to Special Prosecutor Archibald COX about the incidents, prompting Senator Howard BAKER to announce that the committee's jurisdiction would expand to include investigation of any attempts to interfere with the committee's work, However, the main point of the day was that DEAN remained a calm, cool, and determined witness. [00.05.20-Jim LEHRER] LEHRER states that after listening to DEAN for four days and questioning him for more than an hour, Sen. BAKER has decided that the committee needs more information, and that such information must come from the White House. BAKER discussed this with NPACT reporter Peter KAYE. [00.05.36-BAKER in empty committee room, interviewed by KAYE] BAKER states that the record won't be complete without more information from the WHITE HOUSE, but it depends on which people are involved how the information will be obtained. States that his questioning of DEAN that day was an attempt to establish a framework to obtain evidence to answer the crucial question "WHAT did the PRESIDENT know and when did he know it?" DEAN'S response to those questions will help to frame the information obtained by other witnesses. It is significant that many incidents that are material in DEAN'S testimony, i.e. September 15, 1972, are meetings at which only DEAN and the PRESIDENT, and in one case, Mr. HALDEMAN, were present. States that to make a complete assessment, the committee needs testimony from these meetings, but he can't conceive of any way that the committee can get the information from the PRESIDENT. [***note: taping system not yet revealed to Prosecutors] BAKER states the ambiguous hope that the committee can get the testimony, although it can't compel it. [00.06.59-LEHRER] LEHRER states that there will be more from KAYE'S interview with BAKER at the end of the broadcast. [00.07.08-MacNEILL] MacNEILL states that the senators, in the fourth day with DEAN, went over much old ground, but did raise new questions about the President today. [00.07.19-to side view of committee table, ERVIN at center, MacNEILL v.o. gives hourly summary of the testimony] [00.08.50-Sen. INOUYE]
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 467
Porter Wagoner "Happy Faces" Ronnie Sessions "Back Door" Porter Wagoner and Buck Trent "Two Stools" (Instrumental) Dolly Parton "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy" Porter Wagoner "If Teardrops Were Pennies" Speck Rhodes "Stop That Ticklin' Me" Porter Wagoner "I Thought of God" (Gospel) Ronnie Sessions "Spain"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 441
Porter Wagoner "Shady Grove" Kenny Seratt "Goodbye Comes Hard For Me" ? "Fishers Horn Pipe" Dolly Parton "Wrong Direction Home" Wagoner/Parton "Lost Forever in Your Kiss" (duet) Speck Rhodes (phone) (Comedy/narration) Porter Wagoner "Trouble in the Amen Corner" (Gospel) Kenny Seratt "This Ain't No Good Day For Leaving"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 440
Porter Wagoner "Wake Up Jacob" Jerry Reed "Promise Land/Johnny B. Goode/School Days/Mabelline and Memphis (Medley) Buck "Going Home" (Instrumental) 01.10.07 Dolly Parton "Tennessee Mountain Home" Porter Wagoner "We Found It" Porter Wagoner "I Found a Man" (Gospel) Jerry Reed "Guitar Medley"
The Porter Wagoner Show No 435
Promo for The Porter Wagoner Show No 435
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 347
Porter Wagoner "Take Me Back To Tulsa" Pete Stamper ? (comedy) ? "Tall Timber" (Instruemntal) Dolly Parton "I'm Doin' This For Your Sake" Porter Wagoner "The Pain of Lovin' You" Speck Rhodes "Long Handle Time in Tennessee" Porter Wagoner "Brother Harold Dee" (Gospel) Porter Wagoner/Pete Stamper (Dialogue)
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 276
The Porter Wagoner Show #276 featuring special guest, cowboy actor Chill Wills.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Porter Wagoner Show #12D with special guest Skeeter Davis. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 4D
Porter Wagoner Show #4D with special guest Bill Anderson. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
POP Goes The Country No. 305
Promo for POP Goes The Country No. 305
POP Goes The Country No 304
Promo POP Goes The Country No 304
POP Goes The Country No. 117
Bob Luman "Come On And Sing the Blues to Daddy" Crystal Gayle "Let Me Be There" Del Reeves "Pour It All On Me" Bob Luman "Let Me Make the Bright Lights Shine For You" Del Reeves "Impressions" Crystal gayle "Wrong Road Again" Del Reeves and Bob Luman "Six Days on the Road" (duet)
Football - Michigan State vs Notre Dame
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, at South Bend. An overflow crowd of 60,000 sees a power-packed Spartan team move from a 7-7 tie at the half, to score 40 points in the 2nd half. Notre Dame fights hard, but the big 10 powerhouse wraps up a jolting 47-14 victory. Establishing shot - A packed stadium of 60,000 football fans. MS - Michigan State and Notre Dame are on the field. The Spartans have the ball and they score a touchdown. MS - A long pass and it is caught by Harding on the three yard line. MS - On 4th down Gilbert rams through and scores another touchdown. MS - Notre Dame scores their second touchdown. MS - The Spartans come back fast and score a touchdown. When the smoke clears its Michigan State 47 and Notre Dame 7.