Celebrating 60 Years of Public Television in Idaho
Cheers to Sixty Years!
From ambitious early efforts in Pocatello and Moscow to a statewide, multichannel broadcast and streaming network, Idaho Public Television has served the Gem State with one mission in mind: to educate, inform and inspire all Idahoans.
Here's a chance to look back at 60 years of public television milestones as we plan for a future where we continue to tell Idaho's stories in innovative and creative ways.
A Look Back...
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On September 6, 1965, KUID made its inaugural broadcast in Moscow, Idaho, at the University of Idaho. Pictured here are Gordon Law (left) and Peter Haggart (right)
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Staff assembling video equipment in front of the Idaho Capitol
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Engineers in the 1960s
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Gene Shumate, the first host of Idaho Reports, in front of the Capitol
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Engineers monitoring the screens, 1960s
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Installing a microwave dish
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One of the earliest program guides - trifold. April 1975
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"Make Us A Membership Offer We Can't Refuse" Festival, 1975
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Festival, 1981
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The first full issue of Channels Magazine - September 1982
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A remote set up for the KISU team
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The Idaho Reports team at the Idaho Capitol
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Cathy Rouyer, Jenifer (McDaniel) Johnson, Ann (Summerall) Jabro, and Mindy Belt. 1985
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Former Outdoor Idaho staff Royce Williams (left) and Peter Morrill (right) filming on location
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Marcia Franklin's first episode as host of Idaho Reports
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Outdoor Idaho's early logo
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Joan Cartan-Hansen with Walter Mondale
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IdahoPTV hosting political debates
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KAID staff photo, 1980s
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A view from Master Control
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The first full color Channels Magazine cover. September 2012
Blast from the Past
Some Things Never Change | History of KAID
From the Vault - Retro Footage from IdahoPTV's Archives
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Vintage Promos
Mister Rogers Spreads Neighborly love in Idaho
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From Before to Beyond
What it takes to be an Outdoor Idaho videographer
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A look back on 50 years of political reporting in Idaho
Visions of Idaho (1990)
Visions of Idaho - Episode 101 Geography
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Visions of Idaho 102 - Geology
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Visions of Idaho 103 - Early Lifestyles
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Visions of Idaho 104 - Tools
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Visions of Idaho 105 Storytelling
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Visions of Idaho 106 - Early Exploration
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Visions of Idaho 107 Religious Settlers
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Visions of Idaho 108 Homesteading
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Visions of Idaho 109 The World Comes to Idaho
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Visions of Idaho 110 Mining
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Visions of Idaho 111 Agriculture
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Visions of Idaho 112 Timber
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Visions of Idaho 113 Quality of Life
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Visions of Idaho 114 Spirit
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Visions of Idaho 115 Contributions
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Celebrate public media in Idaho's 60th anniversary with this look at the last 60 years, and what that means for the future.
Build a Lasting Legacy with IdahoPTV
Norma Jean Fisher (Aunt Jean) was a longtime supporter of Idaho Public Television and included IdahoPTV in her estate plans. Her family carries that legacy forward, by encouraging others to do the same.
For every completed gift intent form received, all donations (no matter the size), will be amplified by the Norma Jean Fisher Trust, making an additional contribution.
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