Tag: 80s Television

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Flying Lawn Mower | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

On April 18, 1979 at 8pm a new kind of television series was born. The format was so different no one had a way to describe it yet. The New York Times said it blurred the lines between news and entertainment. Producer George Schlatter agreed and called it “theater of reality.” In the days before the internet and YouTube, everyday people were given a spotlight for the first time. The show brought people around the country closer as it celebrated accomplishments big and small, the quirky, the challenged, and in some of its best moments, paid tribute to real life [See More…]

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Wall Walker | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

On April 18, 1979 at 8pm a new kind of television series was born. The format was so different no one had a way to describe it yet. The New York Times said it blurred the lines between news and entertainment. Producer George Schlatter agreed and called it “theater of reality.” In the days before the internet and YouTube, everyday people were given a spotlight for the first time. The show brought people around the country closer as it celebrated accomplishments big and small, the quirky, the challenged, and in some of its best moments, paid tribute to real life [See More…]

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16 Inch Pete | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

On April 18, 1979 at 8pm a new kind of television series was born. The format was so different no one had a way to describe it yet. The New York Times said it blurred the lines between news and entertainment. Producer George Schlatter agreed and called it “theater of reality.” In the days before the internet and YouTube, everyday people were given a spotlight for the first time. The show brought people around the country closer as it celebrated accomplishments big and small, the quirky, the challenged, and in some of its best moments, paid tribute to real life [See More…]

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Vera Coking’s Last Stand | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

Vera Coking watches Atlantic City expand all around her boarding house, refusing to give in to the lure to sell or the threat of eminent domain. She turns down Bob Guccione and a decade later would face Donald Trump and the State Supreme Court. For more information on the history and outcome of Vera Coking’s stand: http://bit.ly/WashingtonPost-VeraCoking http://bit.ly/NewYorkTimes-VeraCoking http://bit.ly/ChicagoTribune-VeraCoking Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Prince Mongo | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

Robert Hodges, also known as Prince Mongo, is a wealthy eccentric Zambodian who has made Memphis his home. To some residents, he’s crazy, to others he’s duping everyone and to still more, he’s a harmless guy who’s just marching to the beat of his own drum. Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Mr. Spoons | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

After deciding to live a sober life, Joe Jones found his gift: playing spoons. Ever since then, he’s been entertaining crowds with his bluegrass inspired music. Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Cram-A-Thon | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

Every year Elmira, New York schools try to cram as many kids in a car as they can. Claustrophobics should get a note from home. Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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YoYo the Trucker | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

Lesa Worley makes her way across America in a lane typically filled with males. As a big rig trucker, YoYo, as she’s called, has taken to a life on the road. Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Donkey Basketball | Real People | George Schlatter 0 (0)

A little farm in Petaluma, California is raising the next crop of unlikely basketball stars. The four-legged athletes know how to put on a show and raise money for charity. Just watch your step! Defying description, Real People went on to become a huge hit for NBC during its five years, giving rise to many imitators and eventually creating the genre, reality television…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.