Elaine Velazquez interviews residents and workers of Blanchet House, a sober-living residency near Burnside street (relocated to 310 NW Glisan in 2012). Discussion topics include types of services provided for individuals with substance abuse issues, and recent closures of nonprofit organizations that provide these services. Blanchet House provides meals, job assistance programs, treatment programs, and shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Poor audio quality at end of video.

Credits: Host, Elaine Velazquez. Location, Blanchet House.

No audio at beginning of video, with interview starting at (0:01:22). Interview with unidentified artist (presumably Jack Cox from title), who talks about his paintings, living in Portland, and his time as a sailor in Alaska. He sings a Norwegian sailing song that the crew sung on the ships, and recalls memories of shopping at Kienow's and other grocery stores in the area. He then discusses religious beliefs and the social services and resources offered by various religious organizations. Video ends abruptly.

Interview with Mary Scott, resident of Northwest Portland. Scott talks about her involvement with the Northwest District Association (NWDA), and the Northwest Arts Fair program, Splash. Scott served on the Board of NWDA, previously working as a Coordinator for the office. Scott discusses recent demolition of homes in the Northwest area, and her experiences working with tenant groups through her position at Legal Aid, covering topics of landlord responsibilities and tenant rights and protections. She goes on to describe what it's like living in Northwest Portland, and some of the issues the area is facing, such as crime and affordable housing.

Tape 2: Part two of "Lavender Troubadour." Program continues, and performer reveals that she is Alice. Alice goes on to describe how she and Beth faced housing discrimination, threats, and acts of violence throughout their relationship. Later, Alice describes a horrific incident in which she and Beth attend a party, and party goers are locked inside the building while it is lit on fire. Alice describes escaping the fire alone, later learning that Beth died in the fire.

Tape 1: Part one of "Lavender Troubadour." One-woman performance by Lavender Troubadour, telling the story of a lesbian couple, Beth and Alice. The performer details the societal and familial discrimination, oppression and violence Beth and Alice experienced as an openly gay couple, and describes the acceptance and belonging they received from the gay community, and gay and lesbian support groups. Beth becomes a public speaker advocating for gay rights. Mentions the Stonewall riots in 1969, and several court cases relating to discrimination. Video ends abruptly.

Tape 2: Part two of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Hosted by Elaine Velazquez, this interview is with Marjorie Heyde, a long-term resident of Northwest Portland. Heyde opposes commercial redevelopment in the neighborhood, and has concerns of being forced out of her home if development continues. Interview cuts, new segment begins at (0:19:34), with outdoor footage of the neighborhood.

Tape 1: Part one of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Interview with Laura Gardiner, a representative of NWDA (Northwest District Association). Gardiner discusses the redevelopment of a residential neighborhood in Northwest Portland for commercial use. Gardiner describes how residents in the area are against the redevelopment, and NWDA is working to prevent further commercial development and the demolition of residential areas. Gardiner mentions an upcoming street rally intended to raise support for a petition that will give residents more decision-making power in the development for the area. NWDA is also attempting to change zoning laws, and work with the City Planning Commission to require a public hearing before commercial development can occur in residential areas. Poor video quality throughout.

Audio starts at (0:00:25) over television static, with video starting at (0:01:05). Ken Leback introduces his challenge to eat every page from a Guinness Book of World Records within a 30-minute time period. During the challenge, he reads record entries from the book, and drinks water and milk to prevent choking. He does not complete the challenge.

Segment 1: "Hispanic Artist" (drawn from segment title card), is a video profile of Woodburn artist Jose Castro. Segment hosted by Jim Apilado and member of the Hispanic Media Project, Terry Soliz. In addition to discussing his recent mural projects, Castro walks audience through the screen printing process. Followed by portion about Castro's artwork. Broadcast from Liberty Cable. At the beginning of some segments, there is no audio for several seconds (part of original broadcast). Segment 2: (0:35:30) "Portland Peeves," a live call-in show hosted by Rosemary Jane and Sally Green. People call in to discuss their pet peeves about Portland. On set is Grant Raddon from Portland kite store Wind Play. In between the two main segments is a short video called "A Walk through the Forest with TVAP" by Stan Hintz, mainly shots of nature, trees, and streams with music overlay.

Segment 1 credits: Artist, Jose Castro; Studio Hosts, Terry Soliz and Jim Apilado; Studio Director, Scott Thompson.

Segment 2 credits: Produced and Directed by Scott "Torch" Thompson; Technical Director, Ed Seifert; Floor Director, Sherrill Thompson; Audio, Ben "Jammin" Wagor; Video, Stan Hintz; Cameras, Robert Wynn and Frances Cositkyan; Set Design and Lights, TVAP crew; Character Generator, John Rekow; Guests, Rosemary Jane and Sally Green.

In this short film by Tim Smith, we follow Norman on his way to a doctor appointment, where he is diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder. This film examines how diet and exercise can impact the behavior and physiology of an individual, and describes how blood sugar fluctuations can lead to agitation, moodiness and attention deficiencies. Video concludes at (0:13:40), followed by extraneous footage. Cast includes Smith's father, Dr. Lendon H. Smith.

Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Executive Producer, Dr. Lendon H. Smith; Director of Photography, Timothy M. Mcgilvrey; Editors, George Hood and Tim Smith; Supervising Editor, George Hood; Created and Written by Tim Smith and John Morrison; Additional Music provided by Ron Walker and Sound-O-Vision; Sounds, George Hood and Tim Smith; Grips, Kevin E.S. Fritz and Mark Whitney; Animation SmithFilmWorks; Negative Cutter, Connie Coleman; Cameras by Arriflex; Prints by Teknifilm. Special acknowledgement to: H and P's Double Treat - Cathy and Elda, Barbur Rentals - Dick Edwards, Portland General Electric, Metropolitan Community School Program, Grand Central Bowl - Ed Schneider, Mary Ann Hannibal, Western States Chiropractic College.

Cast: Dr. Lendon H. Smith as Dr. Diggs; John Morrison as Norman; Tim McGarry as Norman as child; Gaynor Sterchi as Teacher; Seth Williams, Shauna Hannibal and Anna Hannibal as School children; Warren Harshbarger as Man with Pizza; George Hood as Street Hustler; Rosalie A. Peek as Waitress; Lee Brumfield as 1st Nurse; Kathy J.S. Fritz as 2nd Nurse; and Tabby the cat.

Produced through the facilities of The Film Loft, Inc., Portland, Oregon. A Smith FilmWorks Production. Copyright 1982. Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Segment 1: Video begins with title card for the Dan Halvorson show, before cutting to color bars and blank screen. TVAP opening credits begin at (0:00:54), leading in to "Pioneer Courthouse Square Summer Events." Host Peter Lesueur and guest Bill Bulick, the Program Director of the Pioneer Courthouse Square, discuss new initiatives to use Pioneer Courthouse Square for cultural, public, and art events. Program ends and cuts to segment 2: "The Dan Halvorson Show: Nuclear Survival - Reality of Farce," (0:32:03) from February 4, 1983, a call-in satirical program on surviving nuclear blast. The Halvorson segment was likely taped-over for the Pioneer Courthouse Square segment.

Segment 1 credits: Host, Peter Lesueur; Guest, Bill Bulick; Produced and Directed by John Hills; Technical Director Stan Hintz; Camera Operators, Liz Lynch and Ray Larson; Floor Director, Pamela Elton; Audio, Jim Apilado; Electronic Graphics, Scott "Shah" Thompson. Special thanks to Tony Cassera for videotaping.

Segment 2 credits: Produced by Dan Halvorson; Co-Directors, Bob Flug and Bill Hartman; Technical Director, Dave Michaud; Camera, Derek Kinne and Brian Spiegel; Audio, Jim Apilado; Floor Director, Victor Hortaleza; Video, Ken Zeidman; Character Generator, Tom Cambell; Lights, Dan Halvorson; Guests, Chris Bowskill, Jaime Leopold, Molly Ingram, Jim Edgerton. Copyright 1982 by John French and Brenda French. "Generation Genocide," copyright 1981 by John French and James Calvossa. "Bellushi" Copyright 1982 by John Davis. American Beat Dancers, LaRue Bevens, Brynna Hurwitz, Kim Tilger, Pam Matsuda-Dunn.

Segment 1: "Guerilla Water Works," unidentified man demonstrates how to manually reposition a water meter valve to turn water back on once it has been shut off (due to non payment). If the meter has been reclaimed, he then instructs how to bypass the water meter by utilizing piping pieces to reconfigure the apparatus. Segment 2: (0:18:47) Interview with unidentified pirate radio group talking about their station in the Sunnyside neighborhood, explaining their activities at the station and how pirate radio transmission works.

"Grow - Gardening and Recycling the Organic Way," (title drawn from segment title card). Program about community gardening and growing produce. Narrated by Janet Rullo, this video features an organic community garden located in Northwest Portland and the neighborhood group responsible for its implementation and care. Includes short interviews with community members involved with the garden. Provides information about the organization, Grow, and its' function in the community; in addition to the community garden, Grow also organizes a 12-week educational program with a curriculum based on gardening topics.

Credits: Camera, Jack Sanders; Narrated by Janet Rullo; Edited by Bill Crosley and Janet Rullo. Grow was made possible with funding from The Yarg Foundation and The Westland Foundation.

Hour long program of Portland Music Television (PMTV). Interviews with musicians and footage from live performances. Identified bands include: Wild Dogs, The Glory Seekers, The Usual Suspects, Ed and the Boats, The Rats (musicians include Fred and Toody Cole of Dead Moon).

Credits: Performances by, Wild Dogs, The Glory Seekers, The Usual Suspects, Ed and the Boats, The Rats; Produced and Directed by Frank Fayssoux; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Cameras, Tony Cassera, John Hills, Ray Walson; Floor Director, Frank Mahoney; Lights and Sets, everybody; Audio, John Gamon; Video, Dan Sackett; Electronic Graphics, Scott "Torch" Thompson.

Variety program by acting troupe The Family Circus, performing their musical comedy production of "Garbage, an SOS to Outer Space," an interactive play presented to children. Extraterrestrial beings are sent to Portland, Oregon and discover pollution. They help humans defeat the Smog Monster, and teach them how to protect the earth and prevent pollution.

Hour-long program with members of the NW Science Fiction Society and Friends of Dr. Who. During the interview, group members discuss the purpose of the group; to meet and talk about science fiction and related interests. Viewers phone-in to ask questions, and the group talks about the upcoming annual convention, Orecon, and about the newly added convention, Westercon (West Coast Regional Convention), the following summer. During a program break, Wilson High School Student Dan Howard, who provides information about TVAP scheduling. Following the break is a slideshow and the group discusses the images.

Credits: Guests, Bryce Walden, Rick Bilyew, John Lorentz, Steve Barry; Produced by Dan Sackett; Directed by Virginia Bruce; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Audio, Ron Cummings; Video, Steve Ward; Cameras, Patti Bruce and Ken Darby; Floor Director, Frank Fayssoux; Electronic Graphics, Cecelia Goodnight; Slide Operator, Mark Lewis; Assistant Director, Oscar Halpert.

No audio/video until 0:00:46. Interview recorded in the membership lounge at the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). Host is Charles Digregorio, the Urban Historian at OHS. Guests are second cousins, Evelyn Beebe Shirk and Mary Caroline Webster Hull. Purpose of interview is to gain insight of Oregon and Portland history. Beebe Shirk and Webster Hull discuss their genealogy and their relation to: Captain Couch (John H. Couch), George Flanders Wilson, Robert Bruce Wilson, Caroline Couch, General Charles F. Beebe, Mary Kenneth Beebe, Mary Caroline Wilson Burns, Virginia Wilson, Jack Burns. Also mention C.S.Wood, a family friend. Video cuts and ends abruptly.

Segment 1: Interview with owner of Elmer's Flag and Banner shop, Elmer Reider. Reider discusses flag sales during 1976 bicentennial and history of flag designs in the United States. Describes design elements and symbolism found in flags. Segment 2: (0:11:42) Second part of interview with Reider. Continues history of flag design. (0:16:14) Interstitial is footage of flags flying outdoors. Segment 3: (0:17:36) begins with choppy footage, resolving at 0:18:08. Group of actors rehearsing lines for a parody performance/play of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Segment 4: (0:26:24) Unidentified committee speaking with representative from the city attorney's' office about wording revisions to draft document relating to Red Cross' "policy and action recommendations." Representative mentions having worked with city attorney and Dean Gisvold in drafting the document.

"Ed Quigley - Western Artist," (title drawn from segment title card). Interview with with artist, Ed Quigley, a painter and sculptor, whose works include designs of the Pendleton Round-Up awards. Quigley describes being a former Ranchero rider in Santa Barbara, shows off his western-themed compositions, and describes the process of casting sculptures from clay models. Video ends at (0:32:04).

This short film by Tim Smith and Matt Groening parodies anti-drug films (also known as "scare films") from the 1950s and 1960s. Voice-over narration describes the ill effects drugs have on individuals, and society. Cast includes Matt Groening (in ferns).

Credits: A film by Tim Smith and Matt Groening; Written by Matt Groening and Jim Angell; Photography by Tim Smith; Narrated by James K. Angell III; Directed and Edited by Tim Smith and Matt Groening; Starring Duncan Smith, Jeff Rankin, James K. Angell III, Ron Schwabe, Larry Shlim; Matt Groening, Scott Snedecor, Becky Fields, Jack Alhadeff, Tom Raimondi, Martha Butterfield, Olga Ridgeway, Molly Bunting, Tracy Smith, Julia Jacky, Julie New, and Chester the rat. Special thanks to David Englehart, Jeff Rankin, Sally Snedecor, and the King Film Lab. A Teens for Decency Presentation.

Tape 2: Part two of "Dennis Banks at PSU." Dennis Banks continues discussing his experiences during court case and protesting extradition. Dennis Banks' speaking event ends, and sound cuts at (0:22:10), video cuts at (0:24:40), with blank screen. At (0:25:16) extraneous footage of poster art advertising the event and other various protest art.

Tape 1: Part one of "Dennis Banks at PSU." Extraneous footage of "Neighborhood Conversation" program with guest Tom Taylor, at beginning of video, ends abruptly. Segment begins at (0:00:34), with speakers from the American Indian Movement, protesting extradition. Speakers include the founder of the American Indian Movement, Dennis Banks, along with Ron Williams and Jack Scott (Williams and Scott do not speak during presentation). Several groups sponsored the event, including: The Student Coalition Against Racism, The Black Cultural Affairs Board, The Chicano Student Union, United Indian Students in Higher Education, The Associated Students at Portland State University (PSU), The Young Socialist Alliance, and the Philosophy department at PSU, the School of Social Work, and the Black Studies program. The event was held at PSU. Dennis Banks discusses the court case of United States v. Dennis Banks and Russell Means, the occupation of Wounded Knee, Civil Rights for Indigenous peoples, governmental and judicial mistreatment of Indigenous peoples, and violence towards Indigenous peoples. Video ends abruptly.

Tape 2: Part two of "Death of a Sideshow." Interviews with shelter and low-income housing residents, business owners, and police officers. Continued discussion of the US Bank Plaza development. Ends with footage of funeral procession and burial with musical overlay. Segment ends at (0:16:44). Segment 2: (0:17:56) Behind-the-scenes footage of television program recording. Locations captured during filming: Sam's Grocery, Shoreline Hotel, Jazz Day Opus (formerly New Slavic Tavern), Old Town Plaza, Sinclair's Fine Arts, The Cuckoo's Nest, US Bank Plaza, Everett Street Drop-In Center, The Portland Rescue Mission. Credits: Filmed and edited by Michael McLeod; Sound by Peter Maroney; Produced by Peter Maroney and Michael McLeod; Executive Producer Ed Godfrey. A KGW Television News Presentation.

Tape 1: Part 1 of "Death of a Sideshow," (title drawn from segment title card). Begins with various footage of police responses to drunkeness, public intoxication and disturbances, intercut with footage of individuals socializing inside a bar. Host introduces the video, describing the journalistic approach utilized for capturing different perspectives of life on "skid row." Various footage and interviews with business owners, individuals on the street, farmers/landowners, unskilled laborers, and labor agency employees. Voice-over narration explains how new businesses and urban renewal of the downtown area displaces low-income residents. Footage of the planning, development and construction of the US Bank Plaza, including interviews with those organizing the project. Describes theft of pension checks, referred to as "Jackrolling," and life inside various shelters, resource centers, and detox centers.

Locations captured during filming: Sam's Grocery, Shoreline Hotel, Jazz Day Opus (formerly New Slavic Tavern), Old Town Plaza, Sinclair's Fine Arts, The Cuckoo's Nest, US Bank Plaza, Everett Street Drop-In Center, The Portland Rescue Mission.

Credits: Filmed and edited by Michael McLeod; Sound by Peter Maroney; Produced by Peter Maroney and Michael McLeod; Executive Producer Ed Godfrey. A KGW Television News Presentation.

Segment 1: The acappella group DADA performs. Singers include Theresa Koon, Celia Twomey, and Sandy Young. Segment 2: (0:28:00) Free Speech in the Workplace: Clara Fraser vs Seattle City Light, Merle Woo vs University of California at Berkeley. Marguerite Elia, a member of the Merle Woo Defense Committee the Clara Fraser Defense Committee, along with Kathy Frederick from Portland chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW), and radio newscaster Carolyn Meyers discuss Clara Fraser's sex and political ideology suite against Seattle City Light and Merle Woo's race and sex discrimination charges against the University of California, Berkeley.

DADA credits: Technical Director and Floor Director, Bill Hartman; Audio, Vic Hortaleza; Video, Bob Flug; Cameras, Dan Halverson and Pat Rosenkrantz; Lighting, Dave Ortiz; Electronic graphics. Michael Gust.

Segment 1: "Conversations on Creativity" with host Frances Costikyan. She talks with Ann Sullivan, a long-time staff writer for the Oregonian, about her life, upbringing, and her work as a woman journalist. (0:30:10) Interstitial is a fundraising pledge request from TVAP Director Liz Lynch, (0:34:36) followed by a short video called "A Walk through the Forest with TVAP" by Stan Hintz, mainly shots of nature, trees, and streams. Segment 2: (0:36:42) "Kids-TV and Other Works by Young People" discussion with Kids-TV Producer, David Bryant, and Anne Bell, the Education Coordinator of the Northwest Film and Video Center / Northwest Film Study Center (now Northwest Film Center). Bell discusses several initiatives by the Center and shows clips from "Kids-TV," a program produced during the Artquake Festival downtown, and "The Columbia River Gorge: A Natural History," a stop-motion and live action film produced at Cleveland High School as part of a biology class through the Filmmakers in Schools program.

Segment 1 credits: Written, directed, produced and hosted by Frank Fayssoux; Executive Producer Cathy Adams; Associate Producer Ken Darby; Camera, Ken Darby; Additional Camera Work, John Seigendall and Peter Lesueur; Character Generator, Roy "Dusty" Nicholas; Edited by Frank Fayssoux with assistance from PCA staff. Equipment and Support, TVAP, Liz Lynch; Coordinator, PCA and Liberty Cable. Cast: Frank Fayssoux; Blackie, Hobo Tramp; John Stone, Oregon Employment Division; John Lee, Baloney Joe's; Teresa Brothers, Pacific Northwest Bell; Sr. Marjorie Ille, Rich Hotel Manager; Charles Hamilton, Rich Hotel Resident; Michael Stoops, Burnside Community Council; Cathy Adams, Burnside Bridge; Marvin Welt, Youth Job Developer, City of Portland.

Segment 2 credits: Host, Steve Brown; Guests, Sue Preece and James Brown, Jr.; Producer, Steve Brown; Director, Stan Hintz; Technical Director, John Hills; Floor Director, Frank Fayssoux; Video, Ken Darby; Audio, Ron Cummings; Camera Operators, Cecilia Goodnight and Dan Sackett; Lights and Set, Dan Sackett, John Hills and Ron Cummings; Electronic Graphics, Steve Ward. Music by Don Latarski.

Segment 1: Community Focus - First segment of Community Focus features Betty Williams, the Director and Coordinator of the Ebony and Ivory Strutters, a drill team out of Peninsula Park, along with Captain of the drill team, Selena Strong. Hosted by Jeff Gamble, the segment includes clips of drill team practices (contains copyrighted music). Interstitial with Open House of Prayer Choir. (0:17:42) Next is the Health Segment of Community Focus, hosted by Juanita Juanita Lyday (listed as Juanita Harris onscreen during program- possibly a typo since the guests' last name is Harris), with aerobics instructor Evonne Harris of The Spa Figure and Fitness Center. Following interview, Harris leads an exercise and stretching session with volunteer Tina Powell. Segment 2: (0:30:20) Quilters Market - A conversation with long-time quilter and member of the Quilters Market, Fern Stengel, discussing how the Quilters Market got started. Hosted by Lyn Kennison, also a quilter. The two discuss some common quilting patterns and techniques. Fellow members, Natalie Shellens and Carrie Atherton, give a quilting demonstration. Produced by Lyn Kennison.

Segment 1 credits: Jeff Gamble, Evonne Harris, Juanita Lyday, Betty Williams, Selena Strong; Produced by Mark Lewis; Directed by Mark Lewis; Floor Director, Onnie Lewis; Cameras, Jean Lyday and Mark Saltveit; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Audio, Jim Apilado; Assistant Audio, H.R. Lewis; Sets and Lighting, Jim Apilado; Electronic Graphics, Stefan Enriquez.

Segment 2 credits: Lyn Kennison, Fern Stengel, Carrie Atherton, Natalie Shellans; Produced by Lyn Kennison; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Audio, Jim Apilado; Electronic Graphics, Scott Thompson; Cameras, Liz Lynch, John Hills; Video, Stefan Enriquez; Floor Director, Anita Paulsen; LIghts and Setting, TVAP crew; Consultants, Quilters Market.

Segment 1: "Cold that Kills," (title drawn from segment title card), hosted by James Wygant. Guests include Frank Heyl, a survival instructor/consultant, and Keith West, a mountain climber, who discuss survival skills during extreme weather conditions and when mountain climbing. Segment 2: (0:31:25) Episode of the series "Ahora Mismo" hosted by Roberto Ruiz. Introduction is in both Spanish and English, with the rest of the episode in English. Topic is the 1986 Cinco de Mayo festival in Portland that took place May 2,3, and 4. Guests Mike Lynch and Patty Laumand, members of the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association, discuss the festival and other related events. Segment includes footage taken during festival. Music by Pa'Lante, Ritmo Tropical, Poly Chavez, Sus Coronados. Directed and edited by Theresa Soliz.

Segment 1 credits: Host, James Wygant; Guests, Frank Heyl and Keith West; Producer, Liz Lynch; Director, Ray Larson; Technical Director, Stan Hintz; Cameras, Terry Soliz, Barbara Affleck and Scott Thompson; Audio/Video, John Hills; Lights and Set, James Wygant; Electronic Titles, Liz Lynch.

Segment 2 credits: Host, Roberto Ruiz; Guests, Mike Lynch and Patty Laumand; Producer, Roberto Ruiz; Director/Editor, Theresa Soliz; Switcher, Dave Michaud; Audio, Stan Hintz; VTR Operator, John Hills; First Assistants, Joselito Romero and Peter Piazza; Cameras, Ray Larson, Scott Thompson, Theresa Soliz; Floor Director, Mitch Burgess; Electronic Graphics, Theresa Soliz; Studio Lights and Set, Maria Alanis and Theresa Soliz. Music by Pa'Lante, Ritmo Tropicale, Poly Chavez, and Sus Coronados.