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1. Almanac, Episode 219 (58:19)

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Date:
1990-01-05
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with engineer, Joe Olson, and Professor Walter McCoy, a city planning specialist from Texas Southern University, about plans for the city of Houston going forward. In the...

2. Almanac, Episode 220 (57:55)

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Date:
1990-01-12
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Dr. Paul Glezen, an epidemiologist at the Influenza Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine, and City Councilmember, Dale Gorczynski, about the A-Shanghai flu ...

3. Almanac, Episode 221 (58:02)

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Date:
1990-01-19
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with City Councilmember Jim Greenwood, and Professor Robert Kendrick, of the University of Houston-Downtown's Criminal Justice Center, about Deputy Chief Elizabeth Watson...

4. Almanac, Episode 222 (58:12)

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Date:
1990-01-26
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Rev. Ozell Brandley about the release of his brother, Clarence Brandley, on bond from death row. Second segment is interview with George Strake, Co-Chairman of the H...

5. Almanac, Episode 223 (58:02)

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Date:
1990-02-02
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Dr. Jeff Starke, of the Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Virginia Moyer, of the University of Texas Medical School, and City Councilmember Dale Gorczynski, about ...

6. Almanac, Episode 224 (57:43)

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Date:
1990-02-09
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Stanley Adams, Jr., a candidate for governor, Richard W. Murray, Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston, and Lana Hughes, of KTRH Radio, about A...

7. Almanac, Episode 225 (57:58)

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Date:
1990-02-16
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Felix Fraga, new appointee to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board, W. R. Morris, spokesperson for Concerned Citizens for Quality Public Educa...

8. Almanac, Episode 226 (57:51)

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Date:
1990-02-23
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Charles Miller, Chairman of the Governor's Task Force on Public Education, about new funding proposals for public schools in Texas. Second segment is interview with ...

9. Almanac, Episode 227 (57:58)

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Date:
1990-03-02
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Clayton Williams, candidate for governor, Robert Stein, Professor of Political Science at Rice University, and Tom Kennedy, columnist for the Houston Post, about Wil...

10. Almanac, Episode 228 (52:01)

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Date:
1990-03-09
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Representative Roman Martinez, Representative Ron Wilson, and Houston Independent School District (HPD) Deputy Superintendent, Faye Bryant, about proposals to divide...

11. Almanac, Episode 229 (49:01)

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Date:
1990-03-16
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Sherry Johnson, newly re-elected Chair of the Republican Party of Harris Co., and Jack Carter, outgoing Chair of Harris Co. Democratic Party, about the recent Harris...

12. Almanac, Episode 230 (56:53)

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Date:
1990-03-23
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with members of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board Ron Franklin, Felix Fraga, and Rod Paige, about protests against racism and other issues in HI...

13. Almanac, Episode 231 (58:05)

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Date:
1990-03-30
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with State Senator Don Henderson, and Representative Paul Colbert, about ongoing conflicts among Texas lawmakers about how to best fund Texas' public schools. Second segm...

14. Almanac, Episode 232 (57:59)

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Date:
1990-04-06
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Don Smyth, Assistant District Attorney, about decision by Harris County Grand Jury not to indict former Houston Police Department (HPD) Officer Scott Tschirhart in t...

15. Almanac, Episode 233 (57:51)

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Date:
1990-04-13
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Marvin G. Marshall, President of the Cullen Center Inc., and F. Max Schuette, retired Chairman of American General Investments, about plans to redevelop in the Fourt...

16. Almanac, Episode 234 (58:04)

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Date:
1990-04-20
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Joe Darnall, General Counsel of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Mike Griffin, bar owner and President of the Food and Beverage Association of Texas, and Geo...

17. Almanac, Episode 235 (57:55)

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Date:
1990-04-27
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Gladys Roberts, Chair of the Harris County Emergency Corps, Laverne Hogan, Executive Director of the 911 Service, and Maj. John P. Matthews, Commander of the Technic...

18. Almanac, Episode 236 (57:49)

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Date:
1990-05-18
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Officer Hans Marticiuc, V. P. of the Houston Police Officers Association, about the Houston Police Department's complaints about how they've been treated by the medi...

19. Almanac, Episode 237 (57:05)

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Date:
1990-05-25
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
This is Almanac's one year anniversary episode, and Kevin Dorsey provides commentary on changes that have taken place in Houston over the year. The first segment is a debate about having another ra...

20. Almanac, Episode 238 (56:43)

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Date:
1990-06-01
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion on school funding and sales tax increases, with Houston State Rep. Roman Martinez, and Houston State Rep. Robert A. Eckels. The second segment is a discussion abou...

21. Almanac, Episode 239 (56:33)

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Date:
1990-06-08
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is discussion of school funding with Dr. Wayne Blevins, Superintendent of Alief Independent School District, Dr. Robert Houston of the University of Houston's College of Education...

22. Almanac, Episode 240 (57:07)

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Date:
1990-06-15
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion about the response to the Mega Borg oil spill with Barbara Crews, the mayor of Galveston, Randy Williams of the oil and firefighting firm Williams Boots and Coots,...

23. Almanac, Episode 241 (56:30)

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Date:
1990-06-22
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion about the school district's vision with Houston Independent School District (HISD) trustee Dr. Rod Paige. The second segment is a discussion about the closing of E...

24. Almanac, Episode 242 (57:07)

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Date:
1990-06-29
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion on the right to die, with Dr. Tom Bole of the Journal of Medicine and Philosophy, Marlys and John Rivard, whose daughter was in a vegetative state before they took...

25. Almanac, Episode 243 (57:17)

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Date:
1990-07-06
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion on the issues covered at the Economic Summit, with Dick Woodbury, Houston Bureau Chief for Time magazine, and Ginny Carroll, Houston Bureau Chief for Newsweek maga...

26. Almanac, Episode 244 (56:57)

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Date:
1990-07-13
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a discussion on the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards, with William White, Acting Houston Area Director of the OSHA. The second segment ...

27. Almanac, Episode 245 (57:41)

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Date:
1990-07-20
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
The first segment is a report on chemical plant safety, with Stanley Anderson, Risk Analysis Manager for Rohm and Haas Texas, Inc. and Tom Gentry, President of the local chapter of the Oil, Chemica...

28. Almanac, Episode 246 (57:21)

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Date:
1990-07-27
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Episode includes commentary by Michael O'Neill regarding government spending. The first segment discusses the new appointment to Supreme Court with University of Houston Law Professors Laura Oren a...

29. Almanac, Episode 247 (57:47)

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Date:
1990-08-03
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Kevin Dorsey provides commentary on a proposed tax hike on cigarettes, gas, and alcohol. First segment discusses an oil spill in Galveston and Houston Ship channel with Wayne Johnson, III, Galvesto...

30. Almanac, Episode 248 (56:53)

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Date:
1990-08-10
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Garvin Berry provides commentary on the misuse of language by government officials to benefit themselves. First segment discusses Houston's school district budget and proposed property tax increase...

31. Almanac, Episode 249 (57:02)

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Date:
1990-08-17
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Joe Leydon discussing the rating system for independent movie makers. First segment discusses the redevelopment of Founders Park with architect and Founders Park Planner, Gary Hack. S...

32. Almanac, Episode 250 (56:30)

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Date:
1990-08-24
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Sissy Farenthold on General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). First segment discusses a proposed plan to raise money for local oil spill response efforts with Harris County Judge...

33. Almanac, Episode 251 (58:03)

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Date:
1990-08-31
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Harry Caldwell. First segment is a discussion with Edward F. Daly, a Houstonian working in Kuwait at the time of the Iraqi invasion, and how he got out of the country safely. Second s...

34. Almanac, Episode 301 (56:02)

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Date:
1990-09-07
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by John Davenport on the candidate's campaign tactics for the upcoming gubernatorial election. First segment discusses a potential city zoning ordinance proposals with Houston City Counc...

35. Almanac, Episode 302 (58:03)

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Date:
1990-09-14
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by KSEV's Roger Gray on why we deserve the kind of government we have. First segment is a discussion with Texas Southern University President William Harris with regards to Lieutenant Go...

36. Almanac, Episode 303 (57:24)

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Date:
1990-09-21
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Executive Director of Programming, Jeff Clarke, on the new TV season and local programs on Channel 8. First segment discusses the potential effects a free trade agreement with Mexico ...

37. Almanac, Episode 304 (57:55)

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Date:
1990-09-28
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Garvin Berry. First segment is a discussion on the Harris County Jail with Dr. Bob Kendrick, the Executive Director of Continuing Education for the University of Houston-Downtown and ...

38. Almanac, Episode 305 (56:34)

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Date:
1990-10-05
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Commentary by Houston City Councilmember, Alfred J. Calloway on a growing split between urban and suburban sections of the city. First segment is a discussion on Texas school funding with State Rep...

39. Almanac, Episode 306 (57:47)

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Date:
1990-10-12
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is a discussion about the issues local educators face with Carl S. Birk, a teacher at Tijerina Elementary School, Marty Rudolph, Principal of Corpus Christi Catholic School, and Rosal...

40. Almanac, Episode 307 (56:56)

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Date:
1990-10-19
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Houston Fire Chief, Robert Clayton, and Darrell Lister, professional beekeeper, about the arrival of Africanized "killer" bees in Texas. Second segment is interview ...

41. Almanac, Episode 308 (57:42)

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Date:
1990-10-26
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Anthony Hall, Chairman of the Metro Board of Directors, and State Senator Don Henderson, about Metro Rail proposals and the ongoing debate about whether or not to ho...

42. Almanac, Episode 309 (58:05)

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Date:
1990-11-02
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with City Councilmember Eleanor Tinsley, Robert Stein, Professor of Political Science at Rice University, and former Harris County Commissioner, Tom Bass, Professor of Po...

43. Almanac, Episode 310 (57:44)

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Date:
1990-11-09
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Officer Richard Retts, of the Houston Police Department (HPD)'s Public Information Offices, about the relationship between the public and the police in Houston, and ...

44. Almanac, Episode 311 (54:34)

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Date:
1990-11-16
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Bruce Oppenheimer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston, and Juan R. Palomo, Columnist for the Houston Post, about the president's handling of...

45. Almanac, Episode 312 (57:39)

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Date:
1990-11-23
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Cathy Mincberg, President of the Houston School Board of Trustees, and Felix Fraga, Houston Independent School District (HISD) trustee, about dissatisfaction with Dr...

46. Almanac, Episode 313 (57:57)

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Date:
1990-11-30
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Felix Fraga, Houston Independent School District (HISD) trustee, and Professor Rod Paige, about HISD Superintendent Dr. Joan Raymond's resignation, and what comes ne...

47. Almanac, Episode 314 (58:00)

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Date:
1990-12-07
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Dr. Joan Raymond, Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent, about the potential for finding a new General Superintendent of Public Schools. Second s...

48. Almanac, Episode 315 (57:59)

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Date:
1990-12-14
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with City Councilmembers Beverly Clark, Jim Greenwood, and Ben Reyes, about changes to Houston City Council after the death of Judson Robinson, Jr. Second segment is inte...

49. Almanac, Episode 316 (57:50)

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Date:
1990-12-21
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
First segment is interview with Althea C. Criner, Principle at Rhoads Elementary, Zelda Miller, a teacher at Rhoads, and Waddell Dunmore, a parent of three Rhoads Elementary students, about issues ...

50. Almanac, Episode 317 (57:52)

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Date:
1990-12-28
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
This is a year-in-review episode, looking at the people and issues that Almanac has covered in 1990. J. D. Houston provides commentary on the end of the year. They look back on issues like zoning, ...

51. Houston Public Television membership drive promotion (00:42)

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Date:
1990-02-15
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
“ACT for Eight” membership drive spot featuring Almanac footage.

52. J.D.'s Journal, Episode 102 (28:17)

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Date:
1990-12
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
John Davenport meets an American bull fighter; Vietnamese pot-belly pigs; a banjo band. There is a segment on the history of the VW "bug."

53. J.D.'s Journal, Episode 105 (27:00)

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Date:
1990-02-05
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
John Davenport meets screenwriter Horton Foote, and a street performer and his two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Other segments include a look at squids in nerve and cancer research, and a visit to a child...

54. J.D.'s Journal, Episode 106 (27:02)

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Date:
1990-02-12
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
John Davenport visits a fountain pen enthusiast; emu farmer; jazz photographer Tad Hershorn; Angola Prison in Louisiana which hosts the only prison-run radio station; "cowboy polo" players in Pasad...

55. Living with AIDS (58:29)

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Date:
1990-11-21
Main contributors:
KUHT-TV (Television station)
Summary:
Documentary about the AIDS crisis, provides history of the virus and the impact of the disease on people living in Houston.