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  The 90’s, episode 405: It’s A Mall, Mall World

  American Way, THE 90's, Video Makers Choice, Viewers Choice

  Episode 405 of the award winning series, The 90’s. This episode is called “IT’S A MALL, MALL WORLD,” and features the following segments:

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  Daley, Reel 2

  Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Dan Rostenkowski, NHPRC, Politics, Video Makers Choice

  A look at the life and career of Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley, produced for the 10-year anniversary of his death. The show is made up of interviews with Daley’s family, friends, colleagues, and critics, as well as much archival footage.

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  [Studs Terkel archival interviews]

  Chicago, NHPRC, Studs Terkel, Video Makers Choice

  Studs Terkel interviews Richard Hunt, Vin Rosenthal, Theodore Sherrod, and Sterling “Red” Quinlan.

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #26]

  American Way, Making it in Hollywood, Roots of Video, Video Makers Choice

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business and some who are already established. Interview with Tab Hunter, former matinee idol, in the Chateau Marmont hotel. Hunter talks about the impact of fame and stardom on people’s personalities. Frank Cavestani explains the mission of the project–to de-glamorize Hollywood and to show the reality of a Hollywood wannabe.

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #5]

  Making it in Hollywood, Roots of Video, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll, Video Makers Choice

  Raw footage from the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape features an interview with Sally Kirkland at her home.

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  Video Communication Unit

  Ant Farm, Guerrilla TV, Outside Agitators, Performance, Roots of Video, Video Makers Choice

  A video letter from Doug Michels to Tom Weinberg documenting the Ant Farm’s tour of Australia. It begins with an onscreen introduction by Doug Michels and includes several appearances on Australian television shows, including some outrageous behavior.

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  [Studs Terkel with Dave Marsh, part 1]

  Chicago, NHPRC, Studs Terkel, Video Makers Choice

  Raw footage of Studs Terkel with music critic Dave Marsh on WFMT, who is promoting his new book “The Heart Of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made.” Terkel plays clips from Marsh’s list of the greatest rock singles ever made while Marsh explains their deep connections to society and culture. (Note: while music plays, their dialogue is inaudible.)

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  [Halsted Street TV Show guest booth]

  Guerrilla TV, Performance, Roots of Video, Video Makers Choice

  The Halsted Street TV Show was a video project started by Tom Weinberg and Scott Jacobs. At a storefront on Halsted Street in Chicago, independent videomakers and artists held screenings and discussions of their work. This tape is of a private booth where attendees could voice their opinions on the night’s show (the contents of which are not completely identified).