Local Series, "intouch", Brings Insightful Commentary to the Community
Contact: Olivea Oldham, Public Information Coordinator, Olivea_Oldham@woub.pbs.org or (740) 593-4944
ATHENS, Ohio (January 17, 2001) -- Ohio University Public Television adds local flare to the community with the locally produced television series, "intouch", which airs on WOUB/WOUC-TV every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. "Intouch" does exactly what it says. It keeps us in-touch with our local community, the arts, the university, and the Telecommunications Center.
The series, "intouch", is a flagship for local production here at Ohio University Public Television. It is designed to address the needs of our community, creating a flexible, yet constant format under which a variety of topics are presented. Each week a different topic area is covered on a rotating basis. Also, programming is flexible for broadcasting timely and late breaking topics.
The show covers an extensive venue of local happenings. Topics range from local government and community concerns as well as showcasing and discussing local artists and their contributions within our area. "The goal of 'intouch' is to show the community in the best light...we live in a wide open community where you can talk to us, and we'll talk to you. That's what 'intouch' is about." says series producer, Keith Newman.
Highlights for upcoming programs in January and February are as follows:
- January 25: The Life & Times of Herman Leonard -- Acclaimed photographer and Ohio University Graduate, Herman Leonard, discusses his distinguished career and his involvement with the Ken Burns JAZZ series.
- February 1: Radio Drama with NPR's Frank Stacio -- Join National Public Radio's Frank Stacio and the Ohio University Radio Theatre Workshop as they perform Norman Corwin's "My Client Curley." First broadcast live on WOUB Radio. Now see how the cast and crew put together a live radio drama.
- February 8: Marjorie's Story -- Marjorie Nelson, MD, MPH, of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine tells how her capture in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968 changed her life.
- February 15: The Great American Dolphin and Whale Tour with Artist Stephen Vadakin -- Vadakin is a nationally-recognized artist who works in wood, clay, and bronze. He developed an educational program to share his love for the art of sculpture and the science of marine life with school-age children.
Don't miss these interesting episodes of "intouch", every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on Ohio University Public Television, WOUB/WOUC-TV . "Intouch" episodes and upcoming details are also available at WOUB's website: www.woub.org
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PHONE AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE:
Blis Hanousek DeVault, TV Producer/Director, (740) 593-4658
Keith Newman, Director of Productions, (740) 593-4950
The Ohio University Telecommunications Center, a unit of the College of Communication, operates two television stations - WOUB-TV/Channel 20 in Athens and WOUC-TV/Channel 44 in Cambridge-and six radio stations-WOUB-1340 AM, WOUB-91.3 FM, WOUC-89.1 FM, WOUH-91.9 FM, WOUL-89.1 FM and WOUZ-90.1 FM. The Center, a trusted community resource, uses the power of noncommercial television, radio and other media, such as the World Wide Web, to enrich the lives of children and adults in Southeastern Ohio and Western West Virginia through quality programs and educational services that inform, enlighten, inspire and entertain.
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