251. The Nature of Drama Program 7: The Forms of Melodrama (31:55)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama , Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech and Theatre, Heffner was acting director of the Indiana University Theatre from 1959-60 and 1970-71, and he was involved with the Indiana Theatre Circle. He retired in 1971 but continued as an occasional guest lecturer at IUB until his death in 1985. Audiovisual materials in Heffner's papers consists of "The Nature of Drama" recordings produced by Indiana University Television and the Department of Theatre and Drama. Professor Heffner discusses the melodrama as a form of Theatre, and how it compares to the standard ancient Greek forms. He also discusses the features of melodrama as a form.

252. The Sunday Times "Untitled" (00:33)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
The Sunday Times
Summary:
An advertisement for the British newspaper The Sunday Times in which residents of an elder care facility begin partying and dancing after visitors leave. Submitted for the Clio Awards International category.

253. Toys R Us "Time of Year" (00:31)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Toys R Us
Summary:
A cartoon family of giraffes drive to a Toy R Us amongst a Christmas winter landscape. A Christmas jingle plays in the background.

254. Tuxedo Junction "Wedding" (00:33)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Tuxedo Junction
Summary:
A klutzy nervous best man spills coffee on his tuxedo moments before the wedding. Tuxedo Junction was able to bring a replacement tuxedo before the wedding started.

256. Wausau Homes "Custom Built" (01:05)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Wausau Homes
Summary:
A man talks about the different types of suburban homes that Wausau can make. Wausau can also build a family a home that reflects their needs and price.

257. Wausau Homes "Looks" (00:33)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Wausau Homes
Summary:
A man explains that Wausau homes are built with quality products and are priced fairly.

260. Woolco Department Store "Family" (00:32)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Woolco Department Store
Summary:
A family has a blast as they test out products at the various departments in Woolco. A Woolco theme song plays in the background.

261. Xerox 3103 "Untitled" (00:32)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Xerox
Summary:
An advertisement for Xerox 3103 copy machines in which an orchestra conductor uses the product to make copies of sheet music for his musicians. Narration in Japanese. Submitted for the Clio Awards International category.

262. Zales Jewelry "Snow" (00:31)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Zales Jewelry
Summary:
A Christmas commercial where diamond jewelry decorates a snowy landscape.

263. Zales Jewelry "Space" (00:32)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Zales Jewelry
Summary:
The ring of Saturn is made up of floating diamond rings in a commercial for Zales Jewelry.