This blog will feature highlights of programming by Falls Cable Access, a not-for-profit organization located in Menomonee Falls High School.
Of all the programming we have on Channel 14, the Scholarship Telethon is by far my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy watching all of our producers as they create their own brand of information and entertainment. From the priceless reading show to the creative Media Studies Music Videos, they offer an enjoyable alternative to the other 500 channels. I am amazed at how our talk show hosts keep guests engaged and questions fresh. I even enjoy my two biggest aggravations (I say that with love Matt and Paul) as they find new ways to evoke laughter. Parades, concerts, meetings all have their charm. But the telethon……that is our biggest and most satisfying challenge.
The entire production is through the efforts of 4 groups that begin work months ahead of time. They are the fundraisers, the music department, the stage & lighting crew, and the television crew. While all 4 groups work hard to put on a great show, it is the amateur video crew that stands between the hosts, the great acts, and the viewers. It is basically 4 hours of non-stop action that is un-rehearsed and un-predictable. We do have a few key professionals on hand, but the bulk of camera work, graphics, stage direction and setup are done by our volunteers. These volunteers are mostly from the high school media class, but we also have friends, family and access board members who join the controlled madness. Just think of the movie “Broadcast News” with help from “Wayne’s World”. When the final credits roll, you can be sure this group will triumph again.
This year the challenge is even greater as we plan on switching to a “live remote” outside the high school for the Renovation Ground Breaking Ceremony. That will happen automatically by a controller located in the studio and separate from the auditorium or the remote ceremony. Cross your fingers. There are several ways to help this Sunday. 1. Come to the high school auditorium between 1 pm and 5pm on April 1st and join our studio audience. 2. Come and join the video crew, we have all kinds of jobs available; from camera cable holder (very important) to food fetcher (also important) we welcome your help. 3. Tune in to Channel 14, watch all four hours of entertainment from our local schools and call in with your donation to the Scholarship Fund, used to help the continuing education of our high school seniors. Of course you can join us that day and still donate; it is for a great cause. More details on the Telethon below. Also the stage crew needs help on Saturday to finish the set for the musical in tme for telethon. Call BIll Hintz at 255-8444
THIS WEEK ON CHANNEL 14
FOCUS ON OUR CHILDREN - 2 shows – “A conversation with Dr. Keith Marty” and “The Renovation and Construction Timeline”
VILLAGE VOICES - 3 shows – “Patio Players cast in Sound of Music”, “Teen Court” and “Main Street Redevelopment Update”
I REMEMBER MENOMONEE FALLS - new show – “Village Officials”
MORING STORY – “Sounds”
REEL MOVIE TALK – Show #7 “Where’s Hippo?”
2007 DIALING FOR SCHOLARS TELETHON – Sunday 1 pm – Hosted by our own Beth Harwood and WTMJ’s John Mecure.
And of course it is election time…several voters’ forums.
As always….Stay Tuned!
