1971 Gator Flop


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org The "Gator flop" occurred during a 1971 NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. In the final minutes of the game, Gator John Reaves needed to throw just another 14 yards to break the all-time NCAA career passing record. The members of the Gators' defense dropped to the turf so that the Hurricanes could gain possession and take the ball to the other end of the field. After the Hurricanes scored a touchdown, the Gators recovered the ball and Reaves threw a pass to break the record.


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Conni Gordon segment WTVJ


Wolfsonarchive.org - WTVJ produced Connie Gordon Segment.


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WTVJs 15th Anniversary - A Look Back (1964) Part 1 of 3


from wolfsonarchive.org. Original broadcast date: March 17, 1964. hosted by Ralph Renick and Wometco owner Mitchell Wolfson, Sr. this special program was created by wtvj channel four, floridas first television station. the station went through its film files to pick out some highpoints in the stations progress and some of the events in the south florida community illustrated by television coverage. station went on the air march 21, 1949. stories wtvj covered: senate crime hearings; arthur godfrey and friends arriving in miami; local shows cobbs corner, Alec Gibson show, Glenn and mickey, bob weaver, alan keyes the Vagabond, lee dickens show; circus; charley johns-leroy collins debate; new transmission tower on may 17, 1954; undercover bookie surveillance, from may 9, 1955 newscast kinescope; bumper to bumper; first regular news editorial sept. 2, 1957, in the nation; cape canaveral, first satellite launch in 1957, also coverage of successes and failures; fabricio silva death at orange bowl regata when his speed boat flips over; honky tonk program; cuba in 1959; hurricane donna in 1960; orange bowl games; sports; bay of pigs brigade 2506 prisoners arriving in miami; president kennedys visit to miami four days before he was assassinated.


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WTVJ Montage - Star Wars Interviews


Courtesy: wolfsonarchive.org This television magazine segment featured sit down interviews with the three principals of Star Wars. The clip ran under months after the release of the movie


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Minute Maid of Painting (Conni Gordon)


from wolfsonarchive.org. Conni Gordon feature on PM Magazine, produced by john Holden at WTVJ-Miami November 5, 1982


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The Orange Bowl Story (1970) part 1 of 3


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Wolfson Archives -- Overview


From the everyday to the extraordinary, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus is a treasury of images. Designated by the state legislature as an official media repository, the Wolfson Archives provides the public the unique opportunity to re-live or see and hear for the first time the issues and events that have shaped our lives and the cultural milieu of our region. For more information, call 305-375-1505 or visit our website at www.wolfsonarchive.org


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WTVJ News 4 1988 News Montage


Courtesy: Wolfsonarchive.org Montage of the news on WTVJ from January 11, 1988


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WTVJ-Miami, Papa Doc and His People, 1966/03/22 (Part 1 of 6)


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org This is a 1966 WTVJ-Miami report by Ralph Renick on Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. This was the 8th year of his rule. Duvalier proclaimed himself president for life in Haiti. This report will feature a graphic view of Haiti and its people and will chart where the nation is headed. President Duvalier will appear in an extended interview.


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WTVJ-Miami: Man is interviewed in the hospital after being bitten by a King Cobra, 1962


Courtesy of Wolfsonarchive.org A 1962 WTVJ-Miami special report of William Haast, owner of Miami Serpentarium, being interviewed in the hospital after having been bitten by a King Cobra.


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WTVJ-Miami, Papa Doc and His People, 1966/03/22 (Part 4 of 6)


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org This is a 1966 WTVJ-Miami report by Ralph Renick on Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. This was the 8th year of his rule. Duvalier proclaimed himself president for life in Haiti. This report will feature a graphic view of Haiti and its people and will chart where the nation is headed. President Duvalier will appear in an extended interview.


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WTVJ 1988 Yugo Review


Wolfsonarchive.org - The Yugo car review as seen on News 4 WTVJ


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Jim Morrison Interview in Miami August 12, 1970


from wolfsonarchive.org Jim Morrison and the Doors Obscenity Trial...Jim Morrison Exclusive interview with WTVJ-Miami Reporter Fred Francis. August 12, 1970


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Jerry Lewis in Miami, February 15, 1960


Courtesy: wolfsonarchive.org Jerry Lewis begins shooting film The Bell Boy at Miami International Airport on February 15, 1960. Silent, 16mm newsfilm WTVJ-Miami Collection


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Dr Wayne Dyer November 1, 1982


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WTVJ-Miami, Papa Doc and His People, 1966/03/22 (Part 5 of 6)


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org This is a 1966 WTVJ-Miami report by Ralph Renick on Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. This was the 8th year of his rule. Duvalier proclaimed himself president for life in Haiti. This report will feature a graphic view of Haiti and its people and will chart where the nation is headed. President Duvalier will appear in an extended interview.


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WTVJ-Miami, Papa Doc and His People, 1966/03/22 (Part 6 of 6)


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org This is a 1966 WTVJ-Miami report by Ralph Renick on Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. This was the 8th year of his rule. Duvalier proclaimed himself president for life in Haiti. This report will feature a graphic view of Haiti and its people and will chart where the nation is headed. President Duvalier will appear in an extended interview.


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WCKT (WSVN) Our Ten Years, 1966 Part 1 of 3


Courtesy of wolfsonarchive.org This 1966 program celebrates the tenth anniversary of WCKT in Miami and showcases its service through television. This special report includes highlights from the major news stories in South Florida and throughout the world that WCKT covered during their first ten years.


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Skipper Chuck at the 1974 Dade County Youth Fair


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WCKT (WSVN) Upward Miami, 1960s, Part 1 of 3


Courtesy of wolfsonarchive.org This color kinescope from the late sixties focuses on the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's efforts to revitalize the city. This optimistic program consists of interviews with chamber members, and scenes around Miami. Focusing on different areas of Miami's economy. The common theme running through all interviews is that the chamber must act as a catalyst for the growth and prosperity of the community.


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1971 Gator Flop


Courtesy of www.wolfsonarchive.org The "Gator flop" occurred during a 1971 NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. In the final minutes of the game, Gator John Reaves needed to throw just another 14 yards to break the all-time NCAA career passing record. The members of the Gators' defense dropped to the turf so that the Hurricanes could gain possession and take the ball to the other end of the field. After the Hurricanes scored a touchdown, the Gators recovered the ball and Reaves threw a pass to break the record. Please Credit Wolfson Archives when using


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Ralph Renick Reports that Scareface will film in Miami, 1982 WTVJ


Courtesy: Wolfsonarchive.org, WC09247, 1982/08/25. Ralph Renick's editorial where he reports that after a long controversy, Scarface will be filmed in Miami.


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Snowball Fight University of Miami WTVJ 1971


Wolfsonarchive.org - Jack Belt Special Report on Snow ball fight at University of Miami with students on January 7, 1971


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Mini Magicians - Skipper Chuck Show


In studio recording of Mini Magicians for the Skipper Chuck Show. Broadcast in December 1978 on WTVJ. Courtesy: Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Images Archives www.wolfsonarchive.org


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Cubans Voice their Opinion on Scarface Filming WTVJ 1982


Courtesy: Wolfsonarchive.org WC09247, 1982/08/23. Cuban Comission reacts to the news that scarface may film in Miami.


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Conni Gordon at Vizcaya late 1950s


wolfsonarchive.org - Conni Gordon patented painting method demonstration at Vizcaya late 1950s. Home movie footage starts at Conni's studio on Lincoln road then a paint party at Vizcaya. This regular 8mm home movie was preserved with a grant by the national Women's Film Preservation Fund with lab work by Cineric.


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Cuba: Neighbor On A Tightrope (1960) Part 1 of 3


from wolfsonarchive.org 1960/02/03 THIS PROGRAM TRACES CUBA'S HISTORY VIA ITS POLITICS AND FIDELl CASTRO'S VIEWS ON POWER, TOTAL DICTATORSHIP AND WEALTH. ALSO, CASTRO DISCUSSES HIS REFORMS ON AGRICULTURE, AND COMMENTS ON THE CIVIL MILITIA. DIRECTOR: MYRON WEIL; NARRATOR/HOST: RALPH RENICK. PARTICIPANTS, INTERVIEWEES: FIDEL CASTRO, CUBAN DICTATOR; RUFO LOPEZ, MINISTER OF TREASURY; DOMINGO MENDEZ, OWNER OF MAJOR CIGARETTE COMPANY IN CUBA.


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The Alec Gibson Show, Part 2 of 2, 1953


Courtesy of wolfsonarchive.org This video features excerpts a 16mm kinescope recording from a local Miami, Florida variety show from 1953. The Alec Gibson Show aired regularly at 4PM on weekdays Featured guests include Bonnie Gibson, the host's wife, who sings "The Breeze", 17-year-old Val Phillips, who models fashions from the times, and Joe Vallella, who sketches to the Eddie Fisher song, "I'm Walking Behind You." This show was sponsored by Coca Cola, Dixie Farms Products, and Amana freezers.


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Interama 1956


from wolfsonarchive.org. January 2, 1956. Inter American Cultural Center Meeting on Finances and Management. Rob Smithm Head of Division of Art and Architect Fernando Belunda comment.


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WCKT (WSVN) Our Ten Years, 1966 Part 2 of 3


Courtesy of wolfsonarchive.org This 1966 program celebrates the tenth anniversary of WCKT in Miami and showcases its service through television. This special report includes highlights from the major news stories in South Florida and throughout the world that WCKT covered during their first ten years.


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WTVJ Personalities on Win Lose or Draw 1988


Courtesy: Wolfsonarchive.org. Reel WC09160. 1988/10/02. WTVJ Personalities including Susan Lichtman and Tony Segreto travel to Orlando to play against the Miami Dolphins on Win Lose or Draw in 1988


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Delray Beach Settlement part one July 1956


Courtesy: wolfsonarchive.org Segregation was the issue in this special Noon news program hosted by WTVJ-Miami's Del Frank. The African Amercian community in Delray Beach wanted a beach of their own. The city commission granted the a swimming pool while the city looked for a way to establish a black beach in Delray, Florida. Watch this historic kinescope recording for the outcome. Director: Myron Weil; Narrator/host: Del Frank; Reporter: Ralph Renick.


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Miami-Beach Public Library Construction (Silent) 1960-1961


Courtesy of wolfsonarchive.org Burnet Roth Collection The construction of the Miami-Beach Public Library, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. 1960-1961 Preservation made possible by the American Film Institute


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WTVJ Weekend News July 4, 1976 PT 2


Courtesy: Wolfsonarchive.org; WTVJ Weekend News July 4, 1976. America's 200th Birthday Celebrations in South Florid. Part 2 of 3.


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