BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//OHS Calendar - ECPv4.6.26.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:OHS Calendar
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.okhistory.org/calendar
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OHS Calendar
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T140422
CREATED:20250605T153950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T195756Z
UID:29480-1750683600-1750690800@www.okhistory.org
SUMMARY: Back In Time: “Oklahoma's Television Pioneers” premiere screening and panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 23\, from 1 to 3 p.m.\, the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) and the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) will host the free premiere screening of an OETA Back in Time series episode titled “Oklahoma’s Television Pioneers.” The event will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery at the Oklahoma History Center. \nBack in Time is OETA’s award-winning documentary series that delves into significant people\, events\, and stories that have shaped Oklahoma’s history. The next episode focuses on those who helped launch television stations in Oklahoma and the groundbreaking work that followed. \nIt all started with a big wooden box and a tiny screen. In homes across Oklahoma\, the soft glow of television became a nightly ritual. As if by magic\, the void gave way to something extraordinary: faces flickered to life\, stories unfolded\, and a whole new world emerged in black and white. For many\, it was more than entertainment\, it was a front-row seat to a new frontier. From the grainy haze of early broadcasts came a revolution that would transform living rooms into theaters\, newsrooms\, and windows to the world. \nBut the real magic happened inside the studios. With little more than creativity and grit\, local stations filled the airwaves with original programming that captured the imagination of a growing audience. Long before 24-hour cable networks and streaming services\, television was built by passionate storytellers who wore many hats… anchors\, writers\, directors\, set builders\, and sometimes all at once. \nWeather forecasters braved chalkboards and paper maps\, while local sports and breaking news brought neighbors closer together. Audiences weren’t just watching\, they were connecting\, laughing\, learning\, and dreaming. Decades later\, the memories remain vivid for those who helped shape the early years of broadcast television. \nThe newest episode of Back in Time features rare archival footage\, heartfelt interviews\, and a treasure trove of nostalgia to tell the story of those who lit the spark and turned static into a symphony. \nThere will be a panel discussion after the screening. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed during the program do not necessarily represent those of the Oklahoma Historical Society. \n
URL:https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/back-in-time-oklahomas-television-pioneers-premiere-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Oklahoma History Center\, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73105\, United States
GEO:35.4941195;-97.4999669
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City OK 73105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive:geo:-97.4999669,35.4941195
CATEGORIES:Film,Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lola-Hall.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR