WVEC-TV 13 News Story: June 29, 1979 Video Bill 2021-01-27 | This is a black and white Super 8 mm home movie "kinescope" recording of the WVEC-TV 13 story of the making of the ABC made for TV movie "Death of Ocean View Park". This was shot on June 29, 1979, the last day of filming at the park. It describes the difficulties encountered in trying to bring the roller coaster down. The amusement park was used as the filming site for the movie. Parts of the park, especially the roller coaster, were destroyed for the disaster movie. The movie starred Mike Connors, Martin Landau, Diana Canova, Mare Winningham, and several other stars of the time. The majority of the movie was shot in Norfolk, Virginia, with some footage shot in Virginia Beach. The park was also used in the 1977 movie "Roller Coaster". See also: youtu.be/1WU1RzEVVso
Busch Gardens The Old Country (1990) Video Bill 2024-04-26 | The official 1990 souvenir video of Busch Gardens "The Old Country" Williamsburg, VA.
All The Kings Horses II (1992) Video Bill 2024-04-26 | A documentary featuring the story of the world-famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale team.
World Motorsport Jamboree, Part 1 (July 7, 1996) Video Bill 2022-08-12 | Part one of the World Motorsport Jamboree, recorded in Gates County, NC on July 7, 1996).
World Motorsport Jamboree, Part 2 (July 7, 1996) Video Bill 2022-08-12 | Part two of the World Motorsport Jamboree, recorded in Gates County, NC on July 7, 1996).
B-25 Talk & Demonstration: Military Aviation Museum Video Bill 2021-08-13 | This is a short video I put together of excerpts of a talk by a former B-25 pilot and a flying demonstration of the B-25 "Wild Cargo" at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA on April 10, 2010.
WAVY-TV 10 News Story 1986: Norfolk 911 Center Video Bill 2021-08-03 | This is a story from WAVY-TV 10 (circa 1986) about the coming upgrades to Norfolk's aging communications center. While the story doesn't mention the specifics, it appears to be referring to the eventual move of the radio room from the basement of Fire Station 1 to Virginia Beach Blvd. and the migration of the radio system from VHF-HI to an 800 MHz trunking system.
WAVY-TV 10 News Story 1993: Norfolk Fire Department Video Bill 2021-08-03 | This 1993 story from WAVY-TV 10 was one of a series of stories they did on local fire departments dealing with an aging apparatus fleet. This segment features the firefighting equipment in Norfolk. This was the only segment I archived from this series.
ERUPTION! St. Helens Explodes (1980) Video Bill 2021-03-28 | From 1980, this documentary from KOIN-TV tells the story of the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 and its impact on the residents nearby. This video is from a Super 8mm print of the documentary which was released by Blackhawk Films.
The North Carolina High Country: A Land For All Seasons Video Bill 2021-03-18 | A travel film for the High Country of North Carolina, circa early 1980s.
Phil Donahue Show w/Kenny Rogers: 10-7-1986 Video Bill 2021-03-16 | Original broadcast date: October 7, 1986
Eyewitness Video: United Airlines Flight 232 (Early 1990s) Video Bill 2021-03-15 | This was a segment from a network series called "Eyewitness Video" which ran in the early 1990s. This segment featured the story of the crash of United Airlines flight 232 which crashed in Sioux City, IA on July 19, 1989.
WVEC-TV 13 News Story: 1st American Bank Building Video Bill 2021-03-12 | From June 12, 1988, this WVEC-TV 13 news story features the implosion of the 1st American Bank building in Downtown Norfolk on June 12, 1988.
WVEC-TV 13 Weather: 6-12-1988 Video Bill 2021-03-12 | The WVEC-TV weather forecast from June 12, 1988 with Joe Foulkes.
WTKR-TV 3 Weather: 8-20-1986 Video Bill 2021-03-12 | The WTKR-TV weather forecast from August 20, 1986 with Andy Roberts.
Home Movie of the Filming of Death of Ocean View Park Video Bill 2021-01-27 | This is some Super 8mm home movie footage I shot of the filming of the ABC made for TV movie "Death of Ocean View Park" in June 1979. The amusement park was used as the filming site for the movie. Parts of the park, especially the roller coaster, were destroyed for the disaster movie. The movie starred Mike Connors, Martin Landau, Diana Canova, Mare Winningham, and several other stars of the time. The majority of the movie was shot in Norfolk, Virginia, with some footage shot in Virginia Beach. The park was also used in the 1977 movie "Roller Coaster". There are several shots of explosions at the roller coaster. The large one was supposed to bring down the entire end of the roller coaster, but it did not. Two more explosions at that end were tried (not seen in this film). The second failed as well, but the third was finally successful, only because they attached a Caterpillar tractor to the roller coaster structure and pulled it down in conjunction with the explosion. Mike Connors can be seen in a brief clip of this film climbing the roller coaster.See also: youtu.be/nL5sKIpurNA
Ocean View Amusement Park 1978 Video Bill 2021-01-27 | This is a short Super 8mm home movie of Ocean View Amusement Park (Norfolk, VA) on August 31, 1978. This was the last week in operation for the park in the 1978 season. It was ultimately the last year in operation as it closed for good after the 1978 season. The amusement park was used as the filming site in the summer of 1979 for the ABC made for TV movie "Death of Ocean View Park". Parts of the park, especially the roller coaster, were destroyed for the disaster movie. The movie starred Mike Connors, Martin Landau, Diana Canova, Mare Winningham, and several other stars of the time. The majority of the movie was shot in Norfolk, Virginia, with some footage shot in Virginia Beach. The park was also used in 1977 movie "Roller Coaster". A roller coaster car from that movie can be seen above the entrance, in the opening shot.
Barnaby Jones - New On CBS Promo (1973) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television promo from the 1970's (16mm source)
Burger King - Have It Your Way (1974) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Amana Refrigerator - Barbara Hale (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
CARE (PSA 1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television public service Announcement (PSA) from the 1970's (16mm source)
National Park Service (PSA 1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television public service Announcement (PSA) from the 1970's (16mm source)
Bicentennial - Horizons On Display (PSA 1976) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television public service Announcement (PSA) from the 1970's (16mm source)
Romper Room Sherlock (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Romper Room Inchworm (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds Ronald McDonald Jingle (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds McDonaldland Band (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds - McDonaldland (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds Gift Certificates - Christmas (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds Filet OFish - McDonaldland (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 60 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
McDonalds Breakfast (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Mattel VertiBird (1972) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Mattel Putt-Putt Railroad (1972) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Mattel Hub Bubs Happy Hollow Set (1976) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Mattel Big Jim Sports Camper (1972) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Marx Prop Shot (1975) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Marx Big Wheel (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Kool Aid Bowling Alley (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Ken L ration Burger (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Hasbro Frosty Sno Cone Machine (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Hersheys Instant Mix (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Hersheys Bar (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Kelloggs Raisin Bran (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Kelloggs Frosted Flakes (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
Carnation Instant Breakfast (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
General Mills Cheerios (1970s) Video Bill 2020-08-24 | 30 second television commercial from the 1970's (16mm source)
DISC-O-TEN (March 1967) Video Bill 2016-05-01 | This a complete episode of the "DISC-O-TEN" program I found and dubbed from a 2" video tape around 1991. The video has a bit of tearing from either the condition of the tape or the VTR at the time of dubbing. According to the program format in the tape box, this episode was recorded on March 11, 1967 and originally aired on March 13, 1967.
Pepsi Generation TV spot 1970s Video Bill 2016-03-06 | 60 second TV spot: Pepsi Generation - Community Picnic.
WTKR-TV 3 News Story 8-20-86 Video Bill 2016-03-06 | August 20, 1986: WTKR-TV 3 news story about the Tidewater Builders Scholarship House in the Rock Creek subdivision in Virginia Beach, VA.
The Old Country on this Side of the Atlantic Video Bill 2015-11-14 | In recognition of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's 40th anniversary in 2015, here is a promotional 16mm film for The Old Country produced in 1976, a year after the park had been in operation.
