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| Back Porch Video | |
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| Created by | Russ Gibb |
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| Release | January 28, 1984 |
Back Porch Video is a local cable television-based music video program in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It premiered on January 28, 1984 and was created with Russ Gibb, former owner of the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan.[1]
The program was broadcast from Westinghouse Broadcasting's Group W Cable studios in Dearborn, and stayed on the air for around 16 years. Initially airing from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. on Saturday nights, the show expanded to 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. after about one year. The program saw a short run of three programs broadcast nationwide on Detroit's PBS station WTVS Channel 56.[citation needed]
In 1985, Back Porch Video won a CableACE Award.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gary Grimshaw Benefit "Uncle Russ Gibb" talking about the Grande Ballroom 3-22-14" – via www.youtube.com.
External links
[edit]- Four Way Mirror - The Story of Back Porch Video (part one)
- Four Way Mirror - The Story of Back Porch Video (part two)
- Four Way Mirror - Behind the Scenes of Back Porch Video with Mohawk Mat Hunt: The Misfits Meet Mrs. Gibb
- Four Way Mirror - Behind the Scenes of Back Porch Video with Mohawk Mat Hunt: Henry Rollins Interview and After-Party