20.57.10-WERTHEIMER introduce report on LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 20.57.22-Shot of tourist bus, stopping at LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. External shot of front of LIBRARY. Shot of library tour director Brian WILSON. WILSON discusses the public's perceptions of L.O.C. Shot pans from CAPITOL to LIBRARY OF CONGRESS building. Shot of man entering Bronze Doors of LIBRARY. Shots of tourists in library. Shot of vaulted ceiling, columns of LIBRARY, WERTHEIMER v.o.-brief discussion of building as expression of expansionist 1890's when LIBRARY was built. Shots of details of library hall, 20.59.22-Shot of historian Daniel BOORSTIN, LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS in office. BOORSTIN discusses the burning of original LIBRARY in 1812, JEFFERSON'S donation of his own collection. Shot of man standing in RARE BOOKS vault, amid shelves of books. Discussion of JEFFERSON collection. Shots of extremely old leatherbound books. Closeup of inscription on title page of book, from JOHN ADAMS to JEFFERSON. Shot of domed ceiling in LIBRARY, pan down over balconies and statues, to a large reading room. Shot of patron examining CARD CATALOGUE. Pullback to show massive cluster of card cabinets. V.O. comment that that is only the first five letters of the alphabet. 21.00.51-Shot of WILSON outside LIBRARY doors, discusses massiveness of the LIBRARY. Shot of bookshelves in storage area. Shot of BOORSTIN, discusses use of technology to preserve music, photography, and film, and use of computers to give people access. Shot of MAP ROOM, endless rows of storage racks housing maps. Shot of an old MAP carried by LEWIS AND CLARK. More shots of old, PRE-AMERICAN maps. 21.02.15-Shot of Bill WELSH, deputy librarian, with LIBRARY building in background. Discusses urgent PRESERVATION mission of library. Crumples pages of old book to demonstrate. Page disintegrates. Shot of PRESERVATION staff at work, retouching pages, rebinding books. Shot of conveyor belts carrying books to READING ROOM. Shot of woman staffer of CONGRESSIONAL reading room, answering an inquiry. Shot of WELSH, discusses the library's mission to supply information to CONGRESS. 21.03.42-Shot of two staffers, discuss diversity of LIBRARY patrons. Novelists, genealogists, etc. Shot of LUREE MILLER, historical novelist, in office, praises the size of the collection. Shot of READING ROOM seen through arch of a wall. Shot of giant CARD CATALOGUE, early p.c. terminal in foreground. Details of decorative elements of LIBRARY. Close with shot of columns and vaulted ceiling of main hall.
102-1.... Shots at factory, body sealing and preparaion, sanding, sealing, body prep., body painting, dusting, filling, light sanding, bodies move out of paint, misc shots outside paint, seal checker, designer, mold makers, form makers, sealers. (32:00 - 41:22)
21.05.02-ROBERTS with report on CONGRESSIONAL CARTOONS. 21.05.19-shot of print comic strip "WASHINGTOON" featuring "CONGRESSMAN FOREHEAD"-bears suspicious resemblance to TRENT LOTT [although the cartoonist says it was inspired by JACK KEMP, which I can also see]. Shot of WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR, Meg GREENFIELD, discusses hiring the cartoonist for political commentary. Shot of Mark STAMATY, the cartoonist. Shot of STAMADY drawing human figures in ink. ROBERTS v.o.-discuss STAMADY'S process of researching the major WASHINGTON players for his cartoon. Shot of DAVID STOCKMAN (REAGAN'S chief book-cooker and BUDGET advisor, the man who gave you REAGANOMICS), addressing a BUDGET COMMITTEE meeting of HOUSE. 21.06.38-Shot of STAMADY, discusses casting his strip, modeling central figure on "Kennedys of the Right". Shots of NEWT GINGRICH, TRENT LOTT, other CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS. Shot of GREENFIELD, discusses praise by CONGRESSMEN to POST for the cartoon. Shot of JACK KEMP, speaking animatedly in well of HOUSE. ROBERTS v.o.-the main character in the strip loosely based on KEMP. KEMP not commenting. 21.07.56-Shot of Rep. THOMAS PETRI, (R-WI), says the cartoon shouldn't be interpreted as a direct image of any particular politician. Shot of NEWT GINGRICH outdoors on CAPITOL grounds. GINGRICH says sometimes "Washingtoon" is very funny, sometimes it doesn't make sense at all. Shot of Rep. Dan GLICKMAN (D-KS), says the cartoon is a good way to make sure CONGRESSMEN stay levelheaded and modest. Shot of STAMATY, discussing "life imitating art" in D.C.. STAMATY reads from the dialogue in a strip satirizing the gibberish spouted in CONGRESS about ARMS CONTROL. 21.09.17-exterior of CAPITOL, STAMATY walking down CAPITOL STEPS. Shot of STAMATY discussing his respect for CONGRESS as a reflection of the total insanity of the whole country. 21.09.45-ROBERTS in studio. DUKE introduces commentary by Mark SHIELDS. 21.10.09-SHIELDS seated in library setting. Commentary on disparagement of CONGRESSMEN by their former occupations, i.e. JACK KEMP. Notes that former NIXON press aide Ron ZIEGLER was a former JUNGLELAND CRUISE guide at DISNEYLAND. "Former" is acceptance, "ex" is sign of snobbish contempt. 21.11.50-DUKE in studio. Signs off. 21.12.03-closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 21.13.34-OUT
LAWMAKERS, June 7, 1984 - Gun Control
LAWMAKERS, June 7, 1984 - Contras
LAWMAKERS, June 7, 1984 Paul Duke introduction to report on controversy over sale of stinger missiles (hand-held anti-aircraft) to Saudi Arabia without consulting Congress. Senator Al D'Amato (R - New York) expressing concern that the Persian Gulf policy will broaden. I m concerned that what we going to do is simply broaden the conflict in the Persian Gulf. I also question whether or not that so-called even handed policy, that the United States indicated and that I believe we should be taking, is not jeopardized as a result of this.
030-1 DeSoto Car (42:00 - 45:36) 030-2 Blonde girl driving (45:38 - 46:09) (SEQUENCE INTERRUPTED BY 073-2 UNTIL 47:20) 030-3 Chrysler Run by (47:20 - 53:20)
Lawmakers Immigration Reform June 21, 1984
LAWMAKERS, June 28, 1984
20.52.57-DUKE intro. Report on CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS. 20.53.13-shot of COKIE ROBERTS in front of CAPITOL, Clip of campaign ad for Rep. BOB WALKER (R-PA), staged to look like an authentic address to PRESS. Shot of SET of the commercial, men and women holding CUE CARDS, asking plant questions, WALKER delivers rapid-fire answers read from CUE CARDS. Shot of WALKER talking to PRODUCERS of AD. Shot of WALKER, says that he wants to use ads to show how real he is. 20.54.58-Shot of VIDEO PRODUCTION STUDIO, 2 men work control panel, shot of TAPE REELS rolling. WERTHEIMER v.o.-REPUBLICANS have worked hard at presenting the right image for their candidates. Shot of Eileen VETTERMAN, REPUBLICAN AD PRODUCER. Compares making political ads to advertising "Coke or Pepsi" [does that mean its, uh, for sale?]. 20.55.29-Shot of TIP O'NEILL cutting ceremonial celluloid ribbon on DEMOCRATIC media center. Shot of camera crew setting up to shoot on a set laid out to look like a CONGRESSMAN'S OFFICE. Shots of Rep. DICK DURBIN (D-IL), who forgot to bring his state flag to the set, wants to try to get away with using the California flag. Shots of CONGRESSWOMAN from Ohio, more snafus in getting commercial filmed. 20.56.32-ROBERTS in front of CAPITOL. Shots of office of CAMPAIGN CONSULTANTS Bob SQUIRES. Shots of FILM EDITING BOARDS. ROBERTS v.o.-discussion of cost of T.V. time as the major increase in costs of campaigning. Shot of SQUIER, explains his role as helping candidates use the medium of TV to best advantage. Shot of SQUIER client AL GORE standing in front of CAPITOL. GORE says most of his colleagues would want professional help using TV. 20.57.48-Shots of SQUIER in office. Shots of film splicing. SQUIER interviewed outdoors. Discusses tailoring AD styles to fit candidates. Shots of CANDIDATES in HAIR AND MAKEUP for ADS. Clips of ADS. Shot of GORE with CAPITOL in background. GORE says that TV helps more people get attuned to basic issues of campaign, but the length of ADS isn't good for complicated ideas (duh). 20.59.37-DUKE in studio-series of brief reports: SENATE vote to cut off aid to CONTRAS in NICARAGUA. SENATE endorses federal minimum DRINKING AGE of 21, cutoffs of HIGHWAY FUNDS to renegade states. Shot of CONGRESSMAN objecting, gives "old enough to vote" argument. Agreement of new TAXES to cut DEFICIT. Shot of BOB DOLE, says the package was the most CONGRESS could do in an election year, with both TAXES and DEFICIT equally controversial. HOUSE approval of CIVIL RIGHTS BILL that would take away federal funding for COLLEGES that practice SEX DISCRIMINATION. RETIREMENT honors for Rep. BARBER CONABLE (R-NY), Shot of Rep. J.J. PICKLE (D-TX) praising CONABLE. Notes that CONABLE shouldn't expect PICKLE to be so nice for the next six months. Laughs all around.
21.01.45-DUKE says the PROGRAM is going off the air, hopefully to return in JANUARY. Segment "LAWMAKERS' SCRAPBOOK"-controversies over four years of show's run. 21.02.31-Shots of heated debating in CONGRESS. SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA) going crazy. Shot of SOLDIERS in CENTRAL AMERICA. CONGRESSMAN SOLOMON gets a bit off the deep end in committee about Congress "aiding and abetting Communism". Shot of Sen. CHRISTOPHER DODD (D-CT), calls CONGRESS "gutless" on standing up to REAGAN on FOREIGN POLICY. Shot of ELDERLY MARCHERS at CAPITOL rally to save SOCIAL SECURITY. Shot of Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER (D-FL) expressing solidarity with SENIOR CITIZENS at rally. Shot of two CONGRESSMEN debating in Spanish. Shot of BARNEY FRANK making humorous comment in debate. 21.04.33-CLIP of DUKE interview with TIP O'NEILL, O'NEILL savagely attacking REAGAN. Shot of NEWT GINGRICH attacking O'NEILL'S comments. Shot of BOB DOLE cracking jokes at CONFIRMATION HEARINGS for ELIZABETH DOLE to SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. 21.05.41-SOME KIND OF SCARY SHOTS OF CONGRESSMEN AND CONGRESSWOMEN WORKING OUT-MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNGER OR MORE SENSITIVE VIEWERS!!! Shots of CONGRESSMEN in kitchens, driving to work, sailing, playing in CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME-DEMOCRATS execute successful SUICIDE SQUEEZE BUNT. 21.06.14-Shot of Sen. HOWARD BAKER, discussing being left in suspense by a phone call from his daughter, speculating that she "wanted to get married to somebody I don't like and would probably have to support", only to find out she planned to run for CONGRESS. BAKER remarks he isn't sure whether to be relieved. Sen. PAUL TSONGAS discusses leaving SENATE to spend time with family. 21.07.12-Rep. PATRICIA SCHROEDER discusses low number of WOMEN IN CONGRESS, slow gains for WOMEN, and "boys club" nature of CONGRESS. Shot of CAPITOL Cafeteria workers, pages, and policemen. Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT waxing on meltingpot nature of American society. 21.08.44-DUKE says LAWMAKERS was started from belief that TV did a bad job of covering CONGRESS. Intro. Commentary by Charles McDOWELL. 21.08.57-McDOWELL commentary on sparse coverage of CONGRESS on NETWORK TV. For NETWORK NEWS, a few "celebrity" CONGRESSMEN are talking heads for whole body, WHITE HOUSE dominates TV coverage. 21.10.45-DUKE-signs off 21.11.00-Closing Credits/Transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID.
IN 02.08.27 02.08.27-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 02.09.20-PAUL DUKE in studio. DUKE-1983 session of CONGRESS dominated by BUDGET and FISCAL matters. On program-look at REPUBLICAN SENATORS prominent in TAX and BUDGET debate, PETE DOMENICI (R-NM) and BOB DOLE. 02.09.51-LINDA WERTHEIMER intro. Report on two Senators. Discussion of DOLE'S growing influence. 02.10.20-Shot of GERALD FORD introducing BOB DOLE as V.P. candidate in 1976. Shot of DOLE speaking at FORD/DOLE campaign dinner. DOLE jokes that V.P. job is "indoor work and no heavy lifting". Shot of FORD and BETTY FORD at REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE was willing to take the low road in FORD campaign. Shot of REPUBLICAN CONVENTION floor. DOLE v.o.-discusses leaving CONVENTION trailing by 20 points, sending DOLE out to do dirty work. Shot of DOLE at a podium of VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, mentioning death toll of "DEMOCRAT WARS" [DOLE'S count of 1.6 million casualties means that he counts WWII as "DEMOCRAT WAR"]. Shot of WALTER MONDALE in debate, calling DOLE a "hatchet man". WERTHEIMER v.o.-some pundits said DOLE'S words cost FORD the election. 02.11.50-Shot of DOLE in a living room, interviewed by WERTHEIMER. DOLE reflects that he's the only one of four principals in 1976 campaign to be active in politics still. Shot of young REAGAN SUPPORTERS cheering 1980 victory. Shot of Sen. HOWARD BAKER cheering REPUBLICAN majority in SENATE. Shot of SENATORS in SENATE chamber holding meeting. Shot of DOLE emerging from chamber, shaking hands. Shot of DOLE in living room, discusses REPUBLICAN reorganization in SENATE. 02.13.06--Shot of Sen. RUSSELL LONG (D-Louis.) in front of CAPITOL, discusses being replaced on FINANCE COMMITTEE by DOLE. LONG says he answered CHAIRMAN'S call on first vote out of habit. Shot of LONG and DOLE sitting in COMMITTEE meeting. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE had LONG'S support for 1981 tax cuts, but DEFICIT tested DOLE'S leadership, hurt BIPARTISANSHIP on committee. Shot of Sen. BILL BRADLEY criticizing DOLE'S strategy of cutting DEMOCRATS out of decisionmaking. 02.14.12--Shot of DOLE chairing committee. Sen. LONG gently criticizes DOLE for not giving DEMOCRATS input. Shot of another COMMITTEE hearing. WERTHEIMER v.o.-discussion of REPUBLICAN lead in TAX POLICY. Shot of sleeping CONGRESSMAN in chamber, shot of LOBBYISTS swarming into chamber. 20.15.36-Shot of Rep. CHARLIE RANGEL (D-NY) on panel at hearing, reviewing books. Shot of DOLE chairing the conference. DOLE v.o.-necessity of sense of HUMOR in CONGRESS. Shot of DOLE entering ELIZABETH DOLE'S Confirmation hearings. DOLE v.o. comments that the hearings were very uptight and a joke seemed appropriate. DOLE tells COMMITTEE that "I regret I have only one wife to give for my country". Draws laughs. 02.17.38-shot of man reading WASHINGTON POST, pan to front of COMMITTEE CHAMBER. DISCUSSION of DOLE proposal of tax on DIVIDENDS, shot of piles of MAIL on floor of DOLE OFFICES. Shot of DOLE speaking to AMERICAN BANKERS' ASSOCIATION audience, DOLE attacks BANKERS for their mail campaign. Shot of rep. Of Banking Assoc., says DOLE was tough to defeat. Shot of Sen. ROBERT KASTEN (R-WI) standing in front of CAPITOL, says he'd rather be on DOLE'S side than against him. Shot of banker's rep., says DOLE has a long memory and the bankers had to be careful not to get too personal in disagreeing with DOLE. Sen. KASTEN says DOLE is experienced and tough, but fair, and it's unwise to pick permanent fights in the SENATE. 02.19.43-DOLE in armchair. DOLE says he's never kept track of enemies or grudges. Shot of BILL BRADLEY in front of CAPITOL, says DOLE has mellowed out since 1976. Shot of Sen. NANCY KASSEBAUM (R-KS)says DOLE was forced to take "hatchet" role in 1976. Shot of Sen. LONG in front of CAPITOL, says DOLE now can debate without irritating his foes. 02.20.47-Shot of DOLE supporters for 1980 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN in RUSSEL, KANSAS, holding signs. Shot of DOLE making announcement of candidacy. Shot of DOLE'S hometown supporters. DOLE v.o.-assesses failures of his 1980 candidacy. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE'S present position a good platform for national candidacy. Shot of Sen. KASSEBAUM, says DOLE would be a contender if REAGAN decided not to run in 1984. Shot of Sen. BILL BRADLEY, says DOLE is a proven leader, has fostered bipartisanship. Sen. LONG-DOLE is one of the foremost Senators. Shot of DOLE descending CAPITOL STEPS. 02.22.50-DOLE in armchair. DOLE: If public sees a Senator making things happen, it is favorable even if a voter doesn't like all of the things that happen. He is confident having a record to run on.
073-2 Imperial run by on track
People streaming into courthouse. Howard Hughes enters. Swears in. Great shot of camera and cameraman. Man speaking in Hughes' defense. Shots of Hughes. Hughes at microphone speaking harshly and defensively. Demands to ask questions.
Odem World Flight starts from Chicago. Shots of plane and pilot, filling gas tank. Plane taking off. Odem sleeping on wing of plane as it refuels in Tokyo.Plane lands. Crowds swaarm plane.
Shaky, a bit blurry. Howard Hughes is defiant before senate committee hearing about the Hercules (Spruce-Goose) project. This was his last public appearance. Audio comes and goes.
Overexposed Footage. Post bombing of the Department of Labor building in Mandatory Palestine (British Controlled Palestine). Red Cross Ambulance; building debris; injured person on stretcher; building collapsing; dust, debris; crowd of British authorities around bombing site; Jewish insurgency leaders being arrested; people being frisked and searched; men working with barbed wire. Jewish refugee ship Runnymede Park at Port De Bouc France; Jewish refugees from Europe refuse British orders to disembark in France; French authorities refuse to cooperate with the British; refugees originally from the SS Exodus, bound for Palestine; food aid provided by France and other foreign agencies; bottles of wine in crates; infirmed refugees removed from ship; man being put into ambulance; distressed refugees; men, woman, and children.
Shots of massive corwds on the mall in Washington DC as Truman speaks from Lincoln Memorial about equal rights. wide shot then MS of Truman giving speech. At 16:20: "Our immediate task is to remove the last remnants of the barriers that stand between millions of our citizens and their birthright. There is no justifiable reason for discrimination because of ancestry or religion or race or color.." Crowds of seated african americans stand and applaud.
02.23.02-DUKE in studio. DUKE-intro report on Sen. PETE DOMENICI (R-NM), chair of BUDGET COMMITTEE. Shot of DOMENICI campaigning in New Mexico retirement home lunchroom, very familiar with several residents. Shots of SANDIA MOUNTAINS and plains outside ALBUQUERQUE. DOMENICI discusses his upbringing speaking Spanish and Italian. Still shots of Sen. DOMENICI as young boy. WERTHEIMER v.o.-summary of DOMENICI'S start in politics in Albuquerque city council. 02.25.21-Shot of Harry KINNEY, Mayor of Albuquerque, talks about getting DOMENICI motivated to get into politics. Shot of DOMENICI campaigning, Mexican MARIACHI band plays in the hall. Shots of MEXICAN-AMERICANS and NATIVE AMERICANS at campaign event-"ethnic" dances, man plays deerskin drum, 02.26.28-Shot of New Mexico state DEMOCRATIC chairman-compliments REPUBLICAN DOMENICI on serving the diverse constituency of NEW MEXICO. Shots of NEW MEXICANS praising DOMENICI'S status in WASHINGTON as a source of New Mexico pride. Shot of DOMENICI and another SENATOR entering WHITE HOUSE doors past MARINE guard. Still photo of DOMENICI in WHITE HOUSE meeting with REAGAN and GEORGE BUSH. DOMENICI v.o.-discusses his role in working with WHITE HOUSE on the budget, often a constructive, private critic of REAGAN'S demands. 02.27.59-shot of BUDGET COMMITTEE session, closeup of DOMENICI speaking in committee, disagreeing with REAGAN'S requests. Shot of DOMENICI in office, discusses his position with constituents, optimistic and positive assessment. Shot of small prop plane on runway. DOMENICI welcomed by red carpet on exiting plane. 02.29.10--WERTHEIMER-part of DOMENICI'S success in DEMOCRATIC S.E. New Mexico due to his efforts to get FEDERAL FUNDING for IRRIGATION. Shots of DOMENICI with farmers in arid field, wearing John Deere cap for authenticity. Shots of federally funded IRRIGATION CANALS. Shot of TRACTOR tilling a dusty patch of land. Shot of new "field planer" device attached to TRACTOR, described as used to make irrigated fields perfectly flat to maximize water. Shot of DOMENICI sitting in TRACTOR. Shot of FARMERS getting in van to tour IRRIGATION sites. DOMENICI v.o. says he can work with DEMOCRAT VOTERS. 02.30.53-shot of picketers in CARLSBAD, NM, urging DOMENICI to support PROTECTIONIST policies for POTASH MINERS. Shot of DOMENICI meeting miners, handshakes. Shot of one miner, says DOMENICI will talk to people, but not always do anything for their concerns. Second miner says DOMENICI is "fair", but miners need a more liberal person to serve them. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOMENICI aware that recession could cost him his seat, travels in New Mexico frequently to meet with constituents. Shot of Albuquerque POSTAL WORKERS at meeting to lobby DOMENICI on reforms of POSTAL PENSIONS. Shots of DOMENICI addressing POSTAL WORKERS, shaking hands after speaking. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOMENICI'S reputation for being PARTISAN in WASHINGTON and taking care of business in New Mexico. 02.33.14-DOMENICI seated in living room, interviewed by WERTHEIMER. DOMENICI says he is genuinely concerned for NEW MEXICO, and can work even though REAGAN policies have hurt many in the state. Shots of DOMENICI meeting with MINERS, FARMERS, SENIOR CITIZENS. 02.34.02-DUKE in studio-Discussion with WERTHEIMER about quality of REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP in SENATE, speculation on DEMOCRATIC potentials for gaining SENATE majority. DUKE signs off. 02.34.53-Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA Credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 02.36.17-OUT
111-1 track drive bys, Chryslers on parade. driveby fron front, 3/4 angle and stationary track shot (11:00 - 20:59)
112-1 Chrysler antique trucks (38:00 - 38:16) 112-2 Proving ground entry, flyover (38:16 - 39:07) 112-3 Cars approach camera, dirt track races, car inspection, misc. sand track racing, dirt track, drivers/onlokers, race audience, driver and companion (39:07 - 43:22)
064-1 Aerial with ground shots of Chrysler prov. grounds, grounds entrance, misc. shots of grounds (22:00 - 23:45) 064-2 Chrysler testing grounds, greeting test driver, misc. handling shots, pit entry, wet track test, time trials, pit entry, pit exit, formula one cars, 4-door convertible pace car, parade of cars, time trial slate, pit crew, driver POV, rough terrain test, uneven road test (23:45 - 29:48)
060-1 driver in interview, station wagon pace car, dirt road pace lap, cars on starting line, pacelap, overview of setting, pre-race inspection, speed record holder, car inspection, driver preparation, driver greeting, other driver, front view of record holder, misc. track laps. (43:25 - 49:09)
THIS HONORABLE COURT - Supreme Court Demo Program