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Charles Allen graduated from ASU in 1960; worked at KAET for four years; moved to Allentown PA; worked in Hollywood for 14 years; returned to KAET in 1980; and retired in 1995 as the third Director of KAET. His interview…

Charles Allen graduated from ASU in 1960; worked at KAET for four years; moved to Allentown PA; worked in Hollywood for 14 years; returned to KAET in 1980; and retired in 1995 as the third Director of KAET. His interview is divided into three videos: Early Years, ASC/U Years, and KAET Years. There are stories about the name change, the Tempe campus (size and faculty), Kay Gammage and Al Michaels. There are ten Hollywood stories many involving well know Hollywood personages. As Program Director of KAET, Allen recounts two memorable programs: the Supreme Court nomination hearings for Sandra Day O’Conner and the live coverage of an open heart surgery.

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    • Allen, Charles
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    2012-02-02
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    • Barry McNeill: Editor, John, McIntosh: Video & Audio recording, Dave Scheatzle: Director, Linda Van Scoy: Chair of Video History Project
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    Allen, Chuck. Interview. 02 Feb. 2012. ASURA Video History Project. © Arizona Board of Regents. https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.51860

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