Coca Crystal Video Recordings and Papers
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Coca Crystal (1947-2016), born Jacquline Diamond, was a journalist, television personality, and political activist. Beginning in 1969, Diamond contributed to the East Village Other under the pen name Coca Crystal, writing about counterculture politics with a strong focus on women's issues. From 1977 until 1995, she created and hosted the cable-access variety television program The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution, which featured political commentary, music, guest interviews, and audience call-ins. This collection consists of issues of the East Village Other and other underground publications, recordings of The Coca Crystal Show on 1/2 inch open reel, U-matic, and VHS video tapes, and biographical and promotional materials about Coca Crystal and her show.
Biographical Note
Coca Crystal (1947-2016), born Jacquline "Jackie" Diamond, was a journalist, television personality, and political activist. Beginning in 1969, Diamond contributed to the East Village Other under the pen name Coca Crystal, writing about counterculture and politics with a strong focus on women's issues. In 1975, Diamond adopted her sister's young son, Gustav "Gus" Che Finkelstein.
In 1977, she created the cable-access variety television program The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution, which ran until 1995. TheCoca Crystal Show featured political commentary, music, guest interviews, and audience call-ins. Some of the show's sketches included Sinsemilla Stret: The World's Only Consumer Video Pot Report, Radical Walking Tours with Bruce Kayton, Newt News, No Nukes, and Archive Tapes. The show usually began with Coca Crystal lighting a joint and ended with her and the show's guests dancing together. Regular contributers included photojournalist Charlie Frick, music journalist Leslie Kandell, Pam Lloyd, poet Vincent Titus, journalist Nancy Borman, Mike Chance, Bud Bogart, Lannes Kenfield, poet Tuli Kupferberg, journalist Jim Buckley, talent coordinator Maureen Ivice, Marty Brown, activist Bruce Kayton, environmental educator Steve "Wildman" Brill, director Ed Caraballo, Beanie the dog, and Judith Malina, Steve Ben Israel, and Jasmine Vegas of "The Living Theatre." Gus Finkelstein also made several appearances on the show and was often referred to as the "executive producer."
In 2012, the Metropolitan Playhouse awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Coca Crystal. In 2013, Danielle Quisenberry portrayed Crystal in a one-woman show performed for the East Village Theater Festival at the Metropolitan Playhouse.
Coca Crystal passed away in 2016, 10 years after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into four series:
Series I. Written Works includes issues of the East Village Other, Overthrow Magazine, and other underground publications that Coca Crystal and her contemporaries contributed to. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series II. The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution includes recordings of Coca Crystal's cable-access telivision show on 1/2 inch open reel, U-matic, and VHS video tapes. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series III. Biographical and Promotional Materials includes telivision appearances and interviews by Coca Crystal, as well as recordings of events that she went to, on U-matic and VHS video tapes. It also includes a Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Cyrstal by the Metropolitan Playhouse in 2012. This series is arranged alphabetically.
Series IV. Polar Bear News includes recordings of the news segment, which was created by a friend of Coca Crystal.
Content Description
This collection consists of materials created and collected by Coca Crystal documenting her career as a journalist and television personality. Included in the collection are issues of the East Village Other, Overthrow Magazine, and other underground publications that Crystal and her contemporaries contributed to; recordings of her cable-access telivision show, The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution, on 1/2 inch open reel, U-matic, and VHS video tapes; biographical and promotional video tapes about Coca Crystal and her show; a Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Crystal by the Metropolitan Playhouse in 2012; and recordings of Polar Bear News, created by a friend of Crystal's, on U-matic and VHS video tapes.
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Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; Coca Crystal Video Recordings and Papers; MSS 468; box number; folder number; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Jill Diamond, sister of Coca Crystal (Jackie Diamond), in December 2016; the accession number associated with this gift is 2016.058.
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Processing Information
At the time of accessioning in 2016, materials were rehoused in archival boxes. In 2021, the collection was further arranged and described by an archivist. At this time, 16 U-matic tapes were temporarily separated from the collection due to mold concerns. The cases of the remaining videotapes were lightly cleaned to reduce dust and risk of contamination. Several dirty or broken cases were replaced, and photo documentation was retained of the tapes' original housing.
In 2022 the moldy U-matic tapes that were isolated in 2021 were cleaned by Preservation staff. These items are currently isolated from other items by housing them in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
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Series I. Written Works, 1970-1981, inclusive
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Series I. Written Works includes issues of the East Village Other, Overthrow Magazine, and other underground publications that Coca Crystal and her contemporaries contributed to.
The East Village Other Volume 5, Issues No. 12-21, 1970
The East Village Other Volume 5, Issues No. 23-47, 1970
The East Village Other Volume 6, Issues No. 1-14, 1970-1971, inclusive
The East Village Other Volume 6, Issues No. 29-36, 1971
The East Village Other Volume 6, Issues No. 37-45, 1971
The East Village Other Volume 7, Issue No. 2, 1972
N.Y. Daily Planet Volume 1, No. 4, 1977
High Times, 1978-1980, inclusive
Overthrow Magazine, 1979
Overthrow Magazine, 1980
Alternative Media Magazine, 1980-1981, inclusive
Series II. The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution, 1977-1995, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Series II. The Coca Crystal Show: If I Can't Dance, You Can Keep Your Revolution, includes recordings of Coca Crystal's cable-access telivision show on 1/2 inch open reel, U-matic, and VHS video tapes. When possible, each recording's title describes that episode's main guests.
Production Cue Sheets, 1977-1995, inclusive
Aircheck - Rex Weiner, Deanne Stillman, Sam Rowan, Boo Patton, September 21, 1977
Tuli Kupferberg, The Bowery Strings, October 19, 1977
Pam Lloyd, Virginia Cavarizzuto, Warren Shakespeare, October 26, 1977
Commander Video, Pam Lloyd, November 2, 1977
Virginia Cavarizzuto, Allen Gitler, Pam Lloyd, November 7, 1977
Live from E.T.C., November 9, 1977
Commander Video, Dr. John, Classical Music Trio, November 23, 1977
Pam Lloyd, December 14, 1977
Pam Lloyd, Leslie Kandell, Captain Crunch, January 4, 1978
Nancy Borman, January 11, 1978
Pam Lloyd, Jason Holograms, Vincent Titus, January 18, 1978
Commander Video, January 25, 1978
Chris Chadwick, February 1, 1978
Nancy Borman, Leslie Kandell, Pot Poll, February 8, 1978
Vincent Titus, Dave Dellinger, Bobby Bellato, Leslie Candell, Pam Lloyd, February 15, 1978
The Bard, Winslow Peck, Sam Rohn, Vincent Titus, February 22, 1978
Ken Weiner, Leslie Kandell, Vincent Titus, Robert Bellato, March 1, 1978
Claudette Furlong, Vincent Titus, Leslie Kandell, Pam Lloyd, Charlie Frick, March 8, 1978
Deanne Stillman, Charlie Frick, Pam Lloyd, March 15, 1978
Jim Mason, March 22, 1978
Tom Leykis, Sandy Levitt, March 29, 1978
Art Spiegelman, Allen Gittler, Cindy and Her Cello, April 12, 1978
Commander Video, Leslie Kandell, April 26, 1978
Belly Dancers, May 3, 1978
The Philadelphia Sound, May 10, 1978
Glenn Tepper, David Klein and Beenie, May 24, 1978
Unlabeled, June 7, 1978
Bob Rudnick, Bob Patton, June 14, 1978
Murray Rosenbliss, Win Magazine, Suni Paz, June 21, 1978
Tuli Kupferberg, June 29, 1978
David Klein and Beenie, September 27, 1978
Glenn O'Brien, October 4, 1978
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Preservation Note: Sound levels jump up and down throughout tape.
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Master, October 10-11, 1978, inclusive
Glenn O'Brien, October 18, 1978
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Preservation Note: Levels vary greatly throughout tape. Video breakup at beginning of tape leads into black then into program.
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Frisbee Freaks, Mike Foldis, October 25, 1978
Coca, Vincent, Bobby Joe, Lily, Leslie, Pam, November 1, 1978
Steve Ben Israel, November 8, 1978
David Klein and Beenie, Clark Beaner, Sam Rohn, Lola La Plume, November 22, 1978
Tuli Kupferberg, November 29, 1978
Steve Ben Israel, December 6, 1978
Nancy Borman, Les Nikolettes, December 20, 1978
Winslow Peek, December 26, 1978
Aron Kay, Leslie and Coca, January 10, 1979
Nancy Borman, January 17, 1979
Dan and Bobby Jo, January 24, 1979
Steve Ben Israel, January 31, 1979
Unlabeled, February 14, 1979
Unlabeled, February 21, 1979
Jim Mason, February 28, 1979
Dana Beal, March 28, 1979
Unlabeled, April 4, 1979
George Buss, Shad Alliance, April 11, 1979
Eric Williams, April 18, 1979
Paulette Nenner, Karen Zimmerman, Manual Lutgenhurst, April 25, 1979
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Duration: 60 minutes
Unlabeled, April 25, 1979
George Bliss, Vincent singing with David Klein, Steve Ben Israel, May 2, 1979
Beautiful Foot Contest, Kentucky Hemp Guild, Dr. Drizzle, May 9, 1979
Steve Ben Israel, May 16, 1979
Bill Means, AIM, Black Hills Alliance, May 23, 1979
Dr. Michio Kaku, June 6, 1979
Aaron Kay, June 13, 1979
Nancy Borman, Conversation with the Radical Lesbian Feminist Terrorist Comedy Group, May 20, 1979
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Note on videotape case: "Produced by Coca Crystal. Also starring Pam with Sinsemilla Street, the world's only consumer video pot report. With a poem by Vincent Titus. Conversation with the Radical Lesbian Feminist Terrorist Comedy Group. The Mad Consumer Report with Leslie Kandell. Artifacts of the future, Main Guest: Nancy Borman. About Village Voice article concerning Gloria Steinem and the CIA, Random House censoring a Redstockings book. Phone calls wiht Coca. Kids survey. Dope of the week - Thai Stick. Ending with wild dancing."
Steve Ben Israel, George Bliss on Shoreham, June 27, 1979
Debbie Harry, Chris Stein of Blondie, September 26, 1979
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Duration: 60 minutes
Marpessa Dawn, Seabrook Occupiers, Tom Brim, Tim Hughes, October 3, 1979
Unlabeled, November 14, 1979
Aaron Kay, Steve Ben Israel, Tape of "Him or Me," Leslie & Kids Orthodontia Game, December 5, 1979
John Wilcock, December 12, 1979
Unlabeled, December 12, 1979
Unlabeled, January 2, 1980
Mobilization to Stop the Draft, January 9, 1980
Leopold Maler, Noreen Ash McKay, January 16, 1980
Unlabeled, January 23, 1980
Unlabeled, February 13, 1980
Unlabeled, February 20, 1980
Unlabeled, March 5, 1980
Angie Fa, Mobilization Against the Draft, March 19, 1980
Unlabeled, March 26, 1980
Unlabeled, April 9, 1980
Live from ETC Studios, May 14, 1980
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Duration: 30 minutes; Preservation note: Broken tape needed repair, no color burst.
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Live from ETC Studios, May 28, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: Broken tape needed repair, no color burst, sound is intermittent
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Dana Lobell, Women Against Pornography, June 4, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape required incubation, and the best possible capture was transferred
Live from ETC, June 18, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
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A.J. Weberman - Garbologist, Youth Affairs - Secret Rocker, June 25, 1980
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This episode also features a Public Service Announcement with Leslie Kandell, a poem by Vincent Titus, Sinsemilla Street with Mike Chance, and answering phones with Coca Crystal.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Bob Singer, Pick-Up Times, July 9, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
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Shad Alliance, Steve Ben Israel, The Great Tampon Debate, September 17, 1980
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U-matic 468_075 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Anti-Klan Discussion, October 15, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
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Herbal Advice from Nancy, Cultural Attache, October 22, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
Tuli Kupferberg, Vincent Titus, Leslie Kandell, Aaron Kay, Chris, October 29, 1980
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This episode features a poem by Vincent Titus, singing by Tuli Kupferberg, an announcement by Leslie Kandell, an interview with Aaron Kay, a Sensemilla Street Ganja Song by Chris [?], and Coca Crystal answering viewer calls.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
Gabrielle Schang, November 12, 1980
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The Women's Action in the Pentagon, Beanie the Singing Dog, November 19, 1980
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
Abbie Hoffman, December 17, 1980
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Duration: 55 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
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"New Years Eve Super Special Goodbye 80, Hello 81 TV Special!", December 31, 1980
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Duration: 59 minutes
Ralph Manis, Beanie the Singing Dog, January 28, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation.
Steve Rankin, All My Children, March 4, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Patrick Kilpatrick, Nancy Boreman, Chris Young, Mike Chance, March 11, 1981
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This episode features a poem by Vincent Titus, Beanie the Singing Dog, Leslie Kandell, a video about the purity of wine by Patrick Kilpatrick, news with Nancy Boreman, an interview with Chris Young, and a pot poll with Mike Chance answering viewer phone calls.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Yippies Bombed, March 18, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
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April Fools Edition: Rex Weiner, Mike Chance, David Klein and Beanie, April 1, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
Tom Hachtman, April 8, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Fekner, Beanie, Chance, April 15, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation, and the best possible capture was transferred.
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Jim Neo, John Nesci, May 6, 1981
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Duration: 57 minutes
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Tama Janowitz, May 27, 1981
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Duration: 56 minutes
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John Lennon, June 10, 1981
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Duration: 8 minutes
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Philip Glass, June 10, 1981
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Duration: 55 minutes
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Jill Diamond, October 7, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Paulette Nenner, Mary Bloom, October 14, 1981
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Duration: 61 minutes
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Vincent Titus, Nancy Boreman, Renfreu, A.J. Weberman, October 21, 1981
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This episode features a poem with Vincent Titus, news with Nancy Boreman, A.J. Weberman, theatre with Renfreu, and a pot poll with viewer phonecalls.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Jango Edwards, October 28, 1981
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Tiny Tim, Tom Hachtman, Isadore Fertel, Mike Chance, November 11, 1981
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Duration: 55 minutes
Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Nancy Boreman, Renfreu, November 18, 1981
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This episode features announcements by Jim Buckley, a poem by Vincent Titus, news with Nancy Boreman, and theatre with Renfreu.
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Duration: 55 minutes
Jim Chladek, Deeane Stillman, December 2, 1981
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Duration: 55 minutes
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Opening: Washing the Sink, December 9, 1981
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Duration: 59 minutes
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Christmas Special, December 23, 1981
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Duration: 55 minutes
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Editta Sherman, "The Duchess of Carnegie Hall', January 6, 1982
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Duration: 57 minutes
Jill Sieden, Tom Duffy, January 13, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Andy Kowl, Vincent Titus, Mike Chance, January 20, 1982
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This episode features special guest Andy Kowl, a poem with Vincent Titus, and Mike Chance.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Nick Yanni, February 17, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Alan Ebert Miner of C.I.S.P.E.S., February 24, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Act from Play "Basic Behavior" Featuring John Nesci, Jim Neu, SK Dunne, and Paul Garasso, March 10, 1982
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This episode also features an announcement by Jim Buckley, a poem by Vincent Titus, news with Nancy Borman and Coca, and Sinsemilla Street with special guest Allan Birnbaum.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Steve Ben Israel, March 3, 1982
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C.I.S. PES, C.L.A.R.O., Richard Bey, March 17, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Tuli Kupferberg, Shay Adams, March 31, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Ground Zero Club: Bill LaRosa, Steve Jenkins, Adrian Stokes, April 7, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Gerad Malagna, Nat Finklestein, Green Party, April 13, 1982
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Duration: 121 minutes
Herbal Tracers, Music by Bob Patton, May 5, 1982
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This episode also features News with Nancy Borman, Rebecca and Coca, "Sinsemella Street" with Yosemite Sam, and a poem by Vincent Titus.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Revolting Theatre, May 12, 1982
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Vincent Titus, Nancy Borman, Lannes Kenfield, Ponderosa Pine, May 19, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Penguin Show, Steve Ben Israel walk off, Ivice singing, June 2, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Freeze the Arms Race Show with Dave Dellinger, Meg Higgins, and the regulars, June 19, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
June 12th Rally with John Burke, John Schuchardt - Civil Disobedience Task Force, June 12, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
End of Season Finale with Christopher Robbins, Jim Buckley, June 30, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
"Yesterday's Donuts" Play, Broccoli by Clio Young, September 29, 1982
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Duration: 30 minutes
Paul Krassner, October 19, 1982
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Duration: 23 minutes. Preservation note: This tape required incubation, and the best possible capture was transferred.
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Mainly Coca, with Vincent Titus and Lannes Kenfield, November 3, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Alex Hershaft, Melinda Marks, Vincent Titus, Jim Buckley, Lannes Kenfield, Gus, November 23, 1982
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A note on the videotape says, "Especially cute part with Gus in the opening."
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Duration: 60 minutes
Rudi Harst, Laurence Cherniak, A poem from Vincent Titus, Nancy Borman and Rebecca, Bud Bogart, Lannes Kenfield, December 1, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
Dreams, December 15, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Tristan Jones, Author of "A Steady Trade", December 22, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
The Regulars (Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Rebecca, Bud Bogart), January 5, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Tristan Jones, Author of "A Steady Trade", January 5, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Anarchy in America, January 12, 1982
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Henry Schwanzchild (ACLU), Capital Punishment Project, Eric Silvey (Dancer), January 19, 1983
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This episode also features Vincent Titus, Margaret Titus, Lannes Kenfield, and Mike Chance.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Michelle Shocked, January 30, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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The Red Squad - Michael Warren Powell, Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher, February 2, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Ganesh Babe and Friends, February 9, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Keep Your Dopey Revolution, February 23, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Michio Kaku, March 2, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Panel on Gay Rights, March 9, 1983
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This episode also features Lawrence Cherniak, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfields, Nancy Borman, Joe Shulman, David Klein, and Beanie the Singing Dog.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Grace Seid, I Ching Instructor, March 23, 1983
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Joe Shulman, Bud Bogart, and Lawrence Cherniak.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Carol De Saram - Capra Beetle, N.J. Normal, March 30, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Tuli Kupferberg, Lawrence Cherniak, April 6, 1983
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Joe Shulman, and Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Gerard Malanga, Nat Finkelstein, April 13, 1983
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This episode also features Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Jim Buckley, Joe Schulman, Nancy Borman, and Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Lawrence Cherniak, April 20, 1983
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, and Joe Schulman.
Pete Mahoney (VVAW), Dana Beal (Yippies), May 4, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Lisa Knower, Jared, C.I.S.P.E.S., Greens, May 11, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Improv-o-rama, May 18, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Caldwell Taylor, Ambassador from Grenada, May 25, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Special Olympics, June 1, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Stephen Holt, June 8, 1983
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This also features an announcement by Jim Buckley, Kaptioned Kartoon Korner with Lannes Kenfield, Cat Food Commercial with voiceover by Jim Buckley, News with Nancy Borman and Coca Crystal, answering phones with Cocacita, Dream Man with Joe Schulman, and Sinsemilla Street with Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Jerry Lasso, Wallflower Order, June 15, 1983
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Duration: 60 Minutes.
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First Show, October 5, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Jill Diamond, October 12, 1983
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This episode also features a poem by Vincent Titus, Kaptioned Kartoon Korner with Lannes Kenfield, Dream Man with Joe Schulman, News from Albania with Nancy Borman, Phone calls with Coca, and Sinsemilla Street with Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes.
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The Harvest, October 19, 1983
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This episode also features an announcement by Jim Buckley, a poem by Vincent Titus, Cartoon Corner with Lannes Kenfield, The Dream Man with Joe Schulman, News with Nancy Borman and Coca Crystal, Phones with Coca, and Sinsemilla Street with Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Sefton Rodney, Pete Mastrangelo, Anti-ROTC, October 26, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Wildman, Grenada Song by Tuli Kupferberg, November 2, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Joe Schulman, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Grenada's ambassador to the U.N. Caldwell Taylor, November 9, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
Barbara George, November 15, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Michio Kaku, December 14, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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The Lonely Revolution, December 28, 1983
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Merle Hoffman, "Choices", January 11, 1984
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Joe Schulman, and Bud Bogart.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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John Douglas, John Glover, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Joe Schulman, Bud Bogart, January 18, 1984
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Duration: 60 minutes
Stephen Holt and the Boys, February 1, 1984
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Joe Schulman, and Cooking with Maureen Ivice and Coca Crystal.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Alan Armstrong, February 15, 1984
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U-matic 468_162 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Memorial to Nick Yanni, February 22, 1984
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Cooking Special: Tempeh Nite with Susan Firing and Maureen Ivice, March 14, 1984
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U-matic 468_164 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
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Rebecca Ann Chanee, March 28, 1984
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This episode also features Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, Joe Schulman, and fabulous phone-ins.
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Duration: 60 minutes
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"Burn Out" Master, April 3, 1984
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U-matic 468_166 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Reverend Kirkpatrick, Terri Sosa, Jill Seiden, Phone Call with Steve Silos, April 4, 1984
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This episode also features Jim Buckley, Vincent Titus, Lannes Kenfield, and Joe Schulman.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Judith Malina, April 25, 1984
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U-matic 468_168 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Helen Brungardt, Abbie Hoffman (on phone), May 2, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Rainbow Family, May 8, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: First 30 minutes has audio, but no video.
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Joanie Freedom, Garnick Beck, the Rainbow Gathering Picnic, Music by Larry Estridge, Co-Hosted by Gus as the Hulk, May 9, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Alan Armstrong, Craig Silver, May 16, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Teflon, celebrity phone call with Cyndi Lauper, May 23, 1984
A Tribute to Hand-Wash, by Coca Crystal; Folding a Fitted Sheet, starring Lois Chaffee; The Dream Man by Joe Schulman, May 30, 1984
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U-matic 468_171 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Tuli Kupferberg, Baby Jerry, June 6, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Lannes Kenfield, Nancy Borman, Joe Schulman, September 26, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Paul Ropp, Nat Finkelstein, October 3, 1984
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Judy Belushi, Anne Beatts, Deanne Stillman, October 11, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Stephen Holt, Maureen Ivice, Vincent Titus, October 17, 1984
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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
The Fugs - Tuli Kupferberg, Kramer, Lannes Kenfield, October 24, 1984
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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
A note on 468_176 case says "Bad Tape, Damaged Tape"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Lannes Kenfield, Bud Thomas, Jim Glover, Ivis, Ray Corona, Gus, October 31, 1984
Scope and Contents
Coca Crystal and guests discuss Halloween and Election Day 1984.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Michelle Shocked, November 7, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Phillip Core, November, 1984, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Unlabeled, November 21, 1984
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Olatunji, November 28, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes.
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Michelle Shocked, Elliot Teplitz, Headly Gritter, December 12, 1984
Scope and Contents
A note on the videotape also says "Tapes of Vincent [Titus] and Olatunji"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
John Darling (Last Show of 1984), December, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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David Burak, Jim Glover, January 2, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_192 duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: Tape needed to be baked, signal improved; low audio at the beginning.
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Sheldon Cholst, David Peel, January 9, 1985
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Terry Noel, February 6, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Jim Mason, February 13, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Georgelle, Writer in the Window, February 27, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Master Show #145, March 6, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Vincent's Memorial, March 13, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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John Howell of "The High Times," Bad Altitudes, Film with Gus and the regulars, March 20, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
John Wilcox, March 27, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Earl Manning and Bessie, April 17, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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No Biz As Usual, April 24, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Cooking Show - Tempeh '85 with Ivice and Susan Firing, May 1, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Terry Noel, Barnaby Rube, May 15, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Carl Dix, Holy War, Jack McCrystal, Plutonium Players, May 22, 1985
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Lannes Kenfield, Marty Brown, Vincent Titus, and Jim Buckley.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Homeless Show: Beth Gorrie, Mollie Smollett, May 28, 1985
Homeless Show: Beth Gorrie, Mollie Smollett, May 28, 1985
Earl Manning, Holy War, Jack McCrystal, Local 802, May 29, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_188 duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: Tape needed to be baked, signal improved. 468_318 duration: 120 minutes.
Jock McCrystal, Rick Nestler, Zimmer and Zimmerman, June 5, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_237 duration: 60 minutes
Season Finale Party Featuring Eddie Brown and Dennis Glover, June 12, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Halloween Special (Master), October 30, 1985
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Tuli Kupferberg, the Fuxxons, February 12, 1986
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Lannes Kenfield with "Media Madness."
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Lannes Kenfield, March 19, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Tuli Kupferberg, Lannes Kenfield, Stephen Holt, Billy Hower, July 9, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: Tape needed to be baked.
Vincent Titus, The Chanterelle Twins, August 20, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
New Name Show: 10th Season Premiere, September 24, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Halloween Call-In, October 29, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Halloween Call-In, October 29, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Thanksgiving with Judith Malina, November 26, 1986
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Steve Gruberg, Tuli Kupferberg, December 17, 1986
Scope and Contents
This episode also features music by Mona More and Jim Buckley; also featuring regulars Lannes Kenfield, Stephen Holt, Nancy Borman, and Vincent Titus.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Christopher Robbins - "A Fan Speaks Out", January 28, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Bob Fass, Tuli Kupferberg, Mushroom Larry, February 25, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Aruba - Ivice and Stephen Holt, April 22, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Morrison, June 24, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Mushrooms, July 22, 1987
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John Diamond, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg and the Fugs, Stephen Holt, Betsy Widhalm, September 2, 1987
Ponderosa Pine Special, September 27, 1987
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Tuli's Birthday, Bouncers, September 30, 1987
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Abbie Hoffman, Judith Malina, September-October, 1987, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Labels on the tape itself say "Allan's 18 Comical Situations - Pub" and "Broadcast of '38 (George Pal Puppetoon)"
Ivice - Time After Time, Stephen Holt, Everett Quintin, Tulit Steve Taylor, October 28, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Thanksgiving Show: Steve Teller, Keegan and Lloyd, the Oil City Symphony, November 25, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Holiday Special: Steven Holt, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Efrom Allen, December 16, 1987
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Susan Rankin, Judith Malina, January 5, 1988
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, and Stephen Holt.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape was baked.
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Lorenzo La Rock, Cocteau Repertory Theatre, February 3, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_214 Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape was baked.
Boys Next Door - Ky Hote, February 24, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape was baked.
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Sally Kirkland, Lannes Kenfield, Stephen Holt, March 16, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Maria Lions: Reproductive Freedom Week, April 20, 1988
Scope and Contents
Also featuring Lannes Kenfield, Steven Holt, Cooking Spring Foods with Ivy, and Jacaeber Kastor from Psychedelic Solutions.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes. Preservation note: this tape needed to be baked.
Lannes Kenfield hosts, Dave Street, Tuli Kupferberg, Steve Taylor, Stephen Holt, Elise Stone, May 11, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Representatives from the American Indian Community House (Did not appear), Tuli Kupferberg and the Fuxxons, Lynn Oliver, May 18, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes. Sound low.
Psychedelic Solution with Bob Fass, Jacabar Kastor, June 8, 1988
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Steve Taylor, and Stephen Holt.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Brian Benson, Holt Interview, Joe Turner Dir., Mecca Dir., June 22, 1988
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U-matic 468_217 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
David Peel, 10% Review, Sara Jenkins, Judith Malina, July 20, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape was baked.
Mushroom Show with Sara Ann Friedman, False Prophets, Jack Wetherau of Tamama, September 28, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Halloween Episode: Lannes Kenfield, Stephen Holt, David Blackman, Tuli Kupferberg, October 26, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Cookie, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Stephen Holt, November 23, 1988
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Brett (?), Scott on the Banjo, and Bloolips.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: This tape was baked.
Christmas Special: Tribute to Miss Christine, Calls from Frank Zappa and Deputy Dawg, December 21, 1988
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Stephen Holt, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, and Gus Finkelstein.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Unlabelled Master, January 24, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Henry - Animal Rights, January 25, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Steve Ben Israel, Celso Loch, Lorenzo La Rock, February 22, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
AIDS Demo, Cooking, March 22, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Abbie Hoffman Memorial, April 19, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Nat Finkelstein, Jeff Nightbyrd, Ponderosa Pine, Robin Byrd, May 21, 1989
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, and Steven Holt. It was directed by Christian Roebling.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
The Fuxxons, October 25, 1989
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Junot the Dog, February 7, 1990
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Judith Malina, "Jerusalem" by Tuli Kupferberg, March 14, 1990
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Yippie Mayhem with Buzzy Linhart, Clayton Preston, Mickey the Pope, David Peel, and Gus, April 11, 1990
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_234 duration: 60 minutes; 468_235 duration: 60 minutes
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Deloris Holmes, Leona Zions, May 9, 1990
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Maureen Ivice, Lannes Kenfield, and Tuli Kupferberg.
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Steve "Wildman" Brill, June 6, 1990
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Nancy Cohn, Tuli Kupferberg and the Fuxxons, July 11, 1990
Rev, August 15, 1990
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Robin Byrd, September 12, 1990
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Bob Fass, Nat Finkelstein, October 10, 1990
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_319 Duration: 120 minutes
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Steve Ben Israel, Cliff Roth, November 7, 1990
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Pat McGrath, Brian and Paul, Steve Taylor, and Jasmine, January 9, 1991
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Tuli Kupferberg and Lannes Kenfield.
Gulf War: Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Brian Benson, February 6, 1991
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U-matic 468_405 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
After the War..., March 6, 1991
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Kevin O'Neill, Mark Furstenberg, Brian Benson, Lannes Kenfield, April 3, 1991
Lorian Boyer from Hands Off, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, May 1, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Judith Malina, June 5, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Chris Flash from the Shadow, Kevin O'Neill, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, July 3, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Chris Flash from the Shadow, Brian Benson, Lannes Kenfield, July 17, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
David Peel, August 7, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Terry Noel, September 4, 1991
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Coca Crystal and Lannes Kenfield, September 4, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Lannes Kenfield, Alfredo Trujillo, September 21, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Steve Ben Israel, September 25, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, October 16, 1991
Vegetarian - Pamela Teisler, October 16, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Tuli Kupferberg, November 6, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Cherry Vanilla, November 13, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mark Reilly, Tuli Kupferberg, November 27, 1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mark Riley, December 4, 1991
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Jasmine, January 1, 1992
Scope and Contents
The main guest is most likely Jasmine Vegas of the Fuxxons, but this is unconfirmed.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Judith Malina, Hanon Reznakov, January 15, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Living Theatre - Judith Malina, Hanon Reznakov, January 22, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Brian Benson, February 5, 1992
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, and Answering Listener Calls.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Art D'Lugoff, February 12, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Lori Rizzo, February 26, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Ira Cohen, March 4, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jasmine, March 18, 1992
Scope and Contents
The main guest is most likely Jasmine Vegas of the Fuxxons, but this is unconfirmed.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Joe Christ, March 25, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jasmine, April 8, 1992
Scope and Contents
The main guest is most likely Jasmine Vegas of the Fuxxons, but this is unconfirmed.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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VVAW, Brian Materese, Steve Geiger, April 15, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Steve "Wildman" Brill, April 29, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Steve Kohn from POWARS, May 13, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Judith Malina, May 20, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Country Joe McDonald, May 27, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jim Nev, Roger Babb, June 10, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Radical Walking Tour with Bruce Kayton, Rainbow Room Stroke with Marianne DiSanto, June 10, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Coe Perkinson, June 24, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mordehai Levy, Klan Kicker, July 1, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Aron Kay, July 28, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Joe Christ, August 4, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 31 minutes
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Lori Rizzo, Jay Byrd, August 11, 1992
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Kevin O'Neill, August 18, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jasmine, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, July 8, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Cooking with mushrooms, Tuli Kupferberg, August 25, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes; A note on the tape says "No Sound"; There is no sound for the first half of the episode.
Jasmine, September 1, 1992
Scope and Contents
The main guest is most likely Jasmine Vegas of the Fuxxons.
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Judith Malina, September 8, 1992
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Charles Alkroft - The Broccoli from "Yesterdays Donuts", October 6, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Cherry Vanilla, October 20, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Terry Noel, John Peters, David Gochenour, October 27, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Jim Neu and Bill Rice, November 10, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Country Joe McDonald, November 24, 1992
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Sal Solak and Brian Benson, December 1, 1992
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Celso Loch, Brian Benson, The Psychedelic Solution with Jay, December 15, 1992
Lori Rizzo, December 18, 1992
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Junot (?), and Gus Finkelstein.
Scope and Contents
There are multiple dates on tape - 1/8/1992, Live 12/18/1991
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Penny Arcade, December 22, 1992
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Ira Cohen, January 19, 1993
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Lannes Kenfield and Tuli Kupferberg.
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Steve Ben Israel, January 26, 1993
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American Dream, February 2, 1993
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Joe Christ and excerpts from his film Crippled, Tuli Kupferberg, February 9, 1993
David Peel, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, February 23, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 31 minutes
David Peel, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, March 2, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 31 minutes
Jasmine, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Answering Phones, March 9, 1993
Save the Earth Woodstock, Tuli Kupferberg, March 16, 1993
George + George Washington, April 20, 1993
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Kevin O'Neill, April 27, 1993
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Segment featuring Cesar Chavez to mark his death, Tuli Kupferberg, May 4, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
A note on the tape says "Audio problem - hum throughout"
Aron Kay, May 11, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Panel on Public Access, June 8, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Iris Lord, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, June 29, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, Michael Caesar "The Pope of Dope", July 6, 1993
Scope and Contents
Notes on the tape regarding the date are conflicting - "7/6," "7/27," and "Repeat 7/20"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
John Penley, Jim Slim, Saugerties Air Drop, August 9, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Cesar Chavez, August 10, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Tuli Kupferberg, Jasmine, Kevin O'Neill, September 4, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 32 minutes
Joe Christ, David Peel, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, September 21, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
David Peel, Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, September 28, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Bruce Kayton, Radical Walking Tour, October 12, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Paul Krassner, October 19, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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The Pope, October 26, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Dr. Aaron A. Moss, Bruce Kayton, November 2, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Judith Malina, November 23, 1993
Scope and Contents
Film date November 23, 1993; air date January 11, 1994.
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Abbie Hoffman's Birthday, November 30, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Aaron A. Moss, Joe Christ, December 14, 1993
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bruce Kayton, December 21, 1993
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Lori Rizzo, January 25, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jill Hoffman, February 1, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Vladimir Urban, Mamala, February 15, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Film about Jasmine, February 22, 1994
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Kevin O'Neill, Video of Junot's 7th Birthday!, March 1, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Michael Sullivan, March 8, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Steve Ben Israel, March 15, 1994
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The Pope, Bruce Kayton, Radical Walking Tours, March 22, 1994
Danny Schecter, Global Vision, March 29, 1994
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Danny Schecter, April 5, 1994
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Jim Mason, April 12, 1994
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Jim Mason, April 19, 1994
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Aldous Huxley Tapes, Lannes Kenfield, Answering Phones, April 26, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Dduration: 30 minutes
Ira Cohen, May 3, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Brian Benson, Lannes Kenfield, and Bruce Kayton.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Peter Lanborn Wilson, Bruce Kayton, May 17, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Segment featuring the Coca Crystal Show Promo Tape, June 14, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Meet the Staff!, June 21, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Joe Christ, June 28, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Tuli Kupferberg, Bruce Kayton, and Lannes Gardens.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Nancy A. Collins, July 5, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Lannes Kenfield, Tuli Kupferberg, and Bruce Kayton.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mary Lou - Squatter, Andrew Hoffman, July 12, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Magda Echerarria, Andrew Hoffman, July 19, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
468_329 duration: 30 minutes
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Kevin O'Neill, July 26, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Les Levine, August 2, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Andrew Hoffman, Tuli Kupferberg, August 17, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Aaron Kay, August 23, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Alex - Community Garden, August 30, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Judith Malina, Steve Ben Israel, September 13, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Judith Malina, Steve Ben Israel, Mike Chance, September 20, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Christine Kelly, Tuli Kupferberg, October 7, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
David Levine, October 14, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features regulars Tuli Kupferberg and Bruce Kayton. A note on the tape says "Archive: Jango Edwards"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Flo Fox, Photographer and Activist, October 21, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg, archive tape with Jasmine, and answering phones with Coca Crystal.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Steve "Wildman" Brill, October 28, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary with Tuli Kupferberg, archive tape "The Pope is a Pedophile" with Kevin O'Neill, and Radical Walking Tours with Bruce Kayton.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bill Schaap, Tuli Kupferberg, November 4, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 Minutes
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Tape Archives, November 11, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Johanna Lawrenson, America Hoffman, November 18, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg and answering phones with Coca and company.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Johanna Lawrenson, America Hoffman, November 25, 1994
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg and Radical Walking Tours with Bruce Kayton.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Paul Krassner, December 9, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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John Valadez - "Passin' It On", December 16, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 Minutes
Kevin O'Neill; Archive Tape - Jim Neu, Roger Babb "Eye Witness", December 23, 1994
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
James Learned from Act Up!, Global Peace Walk, January 13, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary with Tuli Kupferberg and answering phones with Coca and guests.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Judith Malina, Joanie Fritz, The Living Theatre, January 20, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg and a clip with Dan Einbender: "This is just an advertisement for peace"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Gary Goodrow, February 10, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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John Tytel, The Living Theatre, February 17, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg, a Vincent Titus poem, and answering phones with Coca Crystal.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Steve Ben Israel, February 24, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features commentary by Tuli Kupferberg and a surprise Archive Tape.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Death Penalty - The Living Theatre, Bruce Kayton, Tuli Kupferberg, March 10, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
Tom Hachtman, March 17, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Tuli Kupferberg and music by Grotz de Pooty.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Flo Fox, March 31, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Ray Gaspard, April 7, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Imani Henry, April 21, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Tuli Kupferberg and answering phones.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Stephen Coleman, April 28, 1995
Scope and Contents
This episode also features Tuli Kupferberg and Bruce Kayton.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Sue Harris, May 12, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Jelayne Miles, May 19, 1995
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes
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Ash Wednesday - Paul Krassner, Earl Manning, Nancy Michelson, Marty Brown, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Coca Show 2, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 31 minutes.
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Commander Video New Years Eve Show, December 31, inclusive
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Dean Kuipers, David Peel, Undated, inclusive
Processing Information
U-matic 468_240 was identified as moldy in 2021. This item is currently isolated from other items by housing it in a polyethylene bag with a desiccated board and RH monitor strip. If this strip indicates an RH greater than 50%, contact the Preservation Department immediately. Do not open this packaging without contacting the Preservation Department.
Ed Meadows, December 17, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Flo Fox, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Memorial for Vincent Titus, Undated, inclusive
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Series III. Biographical and Promotional Materials, 1977-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Series III. Biographical and Promotional Materials includes telivision appearances and interviews by Coca Crystal, as well as recordings of events that she went to, on U-matic and VHS video tapes. It also includes a Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Cyrstal by the Metropolitan Playhouse in 2012.
Bavaria: Meet the Filmmaker, Spiro Carras, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes; Preservation Note: Tape required incubation, first 4 minutes of content had no video.
Berlei Morning Show CH-7, December 9, 1983
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Best of Coca #2: Jim Mason, 1977-1995, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Best of Coca #3: Coca Crystal, Vincent Titus, Leopold Maler, Leslie Kendall, Steve Ben Israel, 1977-1995, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Starring Coca Crystal and Vincent Titus (Singing), Leopold Maler, Subway Gender Test with Leslie Kendall, Phones, Nonsense-A-Milla Street (Pot Report) Comedy with Steve Ben Israel, Returning the Shah
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Best of Coca #4: Pop Top, 1977-1995, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Caldwell Taylor, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes; Preservation note: Tape required incubation
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Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Jackie Diamond from the Metropolitan Playhouse, 2012
Coca Crystal's Message From Home, Undated, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This footage includes outdoor shots and the cameraman playing the guitar. It was featured in the episode that aired May 11, 1988.
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Coca on NBC, June 11, 1992
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 30 minutes; Preservation note: Tape required incubation
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Ganesh Baba, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Gus's Birthday / Shalom America MCTV, May 28, 1991
Scope and Contents
This may be a recycled tape - "Shalom America MCTV" may be a previous title, and the date 5/28/1991 may be innacurate for the current recording on the tape.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
G.W. Hospital Stakeout, April 4, 1981
Scope and Contents
Note on tape says "Recyclable Tape for Coca Crystal's Show"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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"No Holds Barred," CBS Documentary on Coca Crystal and Friends, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 8 minutes
Promo Tapes, Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes.
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Refuge Temple Night Service Tape #3 / Mary Woronov "Eating Raoul", Undated, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Stephen Holt Interviewing Pat McCorkle and Richard Wherrett, August, 1988
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Series IV. Polar Bear News, 1983-1984, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Series IV. Polar Bear News includes video recordings of the news segment, which was created by a friend of Crystal's, on U-matic and VHS tapes.
Polar Bear News (Shot at Home - First Half), August 31, 1983
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
Polar Bear News, September 22, 1983
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Polar Bear News, September 29, 1983
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Polar Bear News, December 30, 1983
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes
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Polar Bear News, May 24, 1984
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Polar Bear News, August 1, 1984
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Duration: 60 minutes