IN THE MIX (TV)
Summary
One in this series of news programs for teenagers hosted by Alimi Ballard, Melanie Glickson, and Kevin Jordan. The following topics are covered during this program: a behind-the-scenes look at "CBS This Morning"; a program in New Orleans called "Ya/Ya," which uses art to empower teenagers; the music of rap artist Paris; how teenagers view television advertisements; and the art of cutting a record. Highlights of this program include the following segments: Harry Smith, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning," discusses the work of a news anchor, the importance of keeping track of time during an interview, interviewing Bill Murray, and what he was like as a teenager; an excerpt of Murray singing "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"; teenagers and an art instructor in New Orleans discussing the purpose of the art program "Ya/Ya" and the violence in New Orleans; "CBS This Morning" stage managers Frank Comito and Tony Mirante explain what their jobs entail, how one gets involved in stage managing, and the best aspects of their jobs; the Nu Colours' video "Fallin' Down" is shown; Paula Zahn, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning," talks about the pressure of working on a live show and the value of teamwork; the technical director of "CBS This Morning," Lydia Keidel, describes the purpose of her job and briefly explains how her control board works; teenagers comment on false advertising in television commercials and portrayals of teenagers; Tom Yang, cameraman of "CBS This Morning," talks about working his way up on the show and commands delivered in his headset; the Spin Doctors video "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" is played; Chi Yu, a production assistant for "CBS This Morning," analyzes the best and worst aspects of her job; the director of "CBS This Morning," Don Roy King, describes how he got started in the television, the most difficult aspects of his job, remedying a mistake during a live show, and the most important quality of a good director; rap artist Tone Kapone, engineer John Kogan, director Denis Hallburton, and producer John King examine the contributing factors in cutting a record; the Grand Puba video "Check It Out," which features Mary J. Blige, is shown; "CBS This Morning" weather forecaster Mark McEwen explains his job duties and his favorite music; rap artist Paris talks about why he chose the name Paris, his hatred for European attitudes, hatred within the black community, the meaning of the term "revolution" for him, the importance of being on his own label, the reason black women need to be treated well, and his feelings about violence; Ted Savaglio, executive producer of "CBS This Morning," discusses his start in the television industry, relates the most important aspect of his job, gives advice to teenagers who wish to break into the television business, and offers his opinion on rap music; and the Nick Scotti video "Wake Up Everybody" is broadcast.
Cataloging of this program was made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Details
- NETWORK: WNYC-TV (New York, NY) / Public TV (AAPB)
- DATE: June 14, 1993 Monday 9:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:58:46
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:31340
- GENRE: News
- SUBJECT HEADING: Broadcast journalism; Rap (Music); She Made It Collection (Paula Zahn); Television advertising; Television and teenagers; Television news; Youth
- SERIES RUN: WNYC (New York, NY) - TV series, 1993-
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Sue Castle … Executive Producer
- Karen Wishod … Supervising Producer, Show Producer, Writer
- Robyn Feinsod … Associate Producer
- Debi Taffet … Associate Producer
- K. Renee Wren … Associate Producer
- Harold Abrams … Field Producer
- Kevin Delaney … Field Producer
- Steven Lerner … Field Producer
- John Miglietta … Field Producer
- Gini Sikes … Field Producer
- Jack Sulzinsky … Field Producer
- Kimberly Wang … Field Producer
- Thea Feldman Burke … Segment Producer
- Charles Morrow Assoc. … Music by
- Alimi Ballard … Host
- Melanie Glickson … Host
- Kevin Jordan … Host
- Mark Bennett … Reporter
- Lynn Fischer … Reporter
- Frank Comito … Guest
- Denis Hallburton … Guest
- Tone Kapone … Guest
- Lydia Keidel … Guest
- Don Roy King … Guest
- John King … Guest
- John Kogan … Guest
- Mark McEwen … Guest
- Tony Mirante … Guest
- Paris … Guest
- Ted Savaglio … Guest
- Harry Smith … Guest
- Tom Yang … Guest
- Chi Yu … Guest
- Paula Zahn … Guest
- Mary J. Blige
- Grand Puba
- Bill Murray
- Nu Colours
- Nick Scotti
- Spin Doctors