360 Degrees: Cooperative Action
Special | 29m 51s | Various examples of cooperative action are explored (29m 51s)
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Special | 14m 55s | Take a tour of Wisconsin's Capitol building (14m 55s)
Special | 58m 40s | A panel discusses upcoming crime legislation, including eliminating parole (58m 40s)
Special | 58m 32s | A panel discusses a proposed bill that would make all consenting, private sex acts legal (58m 32s)
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Special | 29m 18s | Wisconsinites enjoy several adventures, including parachuting and long-distance canoeing. (29m 18s)
Special | 29m 30s | A preview of the new programs broadcast during the 1979 season on public television. (29m 30s)
WHA 25th Anniversary Celebration
Special | 9m 44s | WHA Celebrates Their 25th Annviersary with dancing, food and games at Vilas Hall in 1979. (9m 44s)
Quiet changes: Small towns in crisis
Special | 29m 18s | Patterns of change in small towns are examined. (29m 18s)
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Special | 58m 53s | A 1978 theatrical documentary illustrating the financial struggles of the arts industry. (58m 53s)
Special | 10m 19s | Barbara fights back when she thinks Stanley won a job over her because of gender (10m 19s)
Special | 9m 46s | David Canary performs; discussions include the Veterans Administration and discrimination (9m 46s)
Special | 29m 46s | Dave (played by David Canary) longs for his football and musical stardom of high school. (29m 46s)
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Special | 14m 33s | 1977-1978 season UW men's hockey highlights. (14m 33s)
Between the Lines: The Madison Newspaper Strike
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Special | 29m 14s | Explore the reasons behind the 1977 newspaper strike and what came out of it. (29m 14s)
Tryout TV: Child Abuse, a Time to Speak
Special | 29m 36s | An informational expose on the horrors of child abuse. (29m 36s)
How to Produce Television Remotely
Special | 4m 42s | Go behind the scenes of a hockey game broadcast (4m 42s)
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Special | 28m 2s | This 1977 video addresses safety strategies for snowmobiling. (28m 2s)
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Special | 29m 17s | Basketball holds a powerful place in urban communities. (29m 17s)
Sybil Robinson Presents: The Brontes
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Special | 59m 9s | Biographical description of the Bronte family on a decorated stage. (59m 9s)
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Special | 29m 39s | In 1977, a panel of gays and lesbians discuss aspects of life from a personal perspective. (29m 39s)
On Wisconsin Women: Issues Facing Women
Special | 29m 15s | In this 1977 documentary, a panel of women discusses eliminating sexual stereotypes. (29m 15s)
Target #302: "The La Follette Legacy"
Special | 55m 34s | A Target special centered on Wisconsin's most famous political family: the La Follettes. (55m 34s)
Target: What's happening to my hometown?
Special | 29m 36s | People are moving from cities to rural communities. Why? (29m 36s)
Target the State: Frank Lloyd Wright
Special | 29m 7s | A look at Frank Lloyd Wright's life and his renowned estate, Taliesen. (29m 7s)
Special | 58m 40s | Follow a Madison police officer during his shift for two months. (58m 40s)
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