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Rare clips from tpt's archives

Sanitized History (04/08/09)

A great clip from an early 60's film telling the sanitized mid-last-century history of the North Star State.

Hibbing, Minnesota, USA (04/01/09)

Ah, the Fifties.  You just can't beat black and white film of iron ore mining when it's combined with the swell of violin music.  Here's a tasty morsel from the 1950's film "Hibbing:  This is Your Town."

Stuart Smalley for Dudley Riggs (03/25/09)

Back in December of 1992 Al Franken appeared on Channel 2's Arts on 2 program --as Stuart Smalley-- making a pitch for the Dudley Riggs Theater.  It's a classic.

Senate DFL Debate - 1984 (03/18/09)

Found footage from the oldest existing debate in the Twin Cities Public TV archives.  In Spring of 1984 the DFL candidates for U.S. Senate (Joan Growe, Wendy Anderson, Jim Oberstar and John Derus) appeared in a special edition of Channel 2's "Weekend" program.

Capitol Bloopers (03/11/09)

Although television is a very serious business, we do take time to have some fun every so often. Here are some funny moments with state political leaders.

King Circa 1959 (03/04/09)

In 1959 Martin Luther King Jr. sat down before KTCA cameras for a half hour national special.  In this rare clip King talks about forsaking violence in the face of oppression. 

Dayton Cuts a Rug (02/24/09)

U. S. Senate candidate Mark Dayton entertains a crowd at a campaign rally in 2000. Note Betty McCollum's expression during the dance.

The Dangers of Being Butch (02/18/09)

It's not all glitz and glamour in the world of television news - especially for the person holding the camera. Walking backward only seems easy, especially when you have to keep your focus to the front.

First Almanac live from the Capitol broadcast (02/11/09)

A clip from the first Almanac show broadcast live from the capitol. A look at Eric's hair will tell you this is from 1987.

Swiggum "Crowns" Pawlenty (02/04/09)

In response to accusations of "king-making" in the Republican Party, then House Speaker Steve Swiggum tries to "crown" Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty.