New England Sunday - #426 Part II

DateDecember 8 1985

Can DescriptionsMaster NEWs X23858 Sunday Dec. 22 1985 Rec. 12/8/85 Air. 12/22/85

AbstractTitle: ‘New England Sunday’. Jan Holmes and Frank Avruch host. Holmes talks with psychologist Dr. Bob Brooks about telling children about Santa Claus and gift giving. Avruch talks with Rae Edelson, Director of Gateway Crafts, an organization that helps mentally ill/neurodivergent adults. [Includes use of slurs.] They showcase crafts made by the participants in the program. Holmes talks with Needham Fire Inspector Donald B. Ingram about Christmas trees and fire safety. Brian Tracey sings and plays the trumpet. Holmes demonstrates how to cook Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cake. Her colleagues troll her with sound effects. Avruch reports on Agassiz Village, a summer camp for disable children. The camp’s old Barnum and Bailey’s carousel is being restored by artist Winona Miller. Also includes interview clips of Agassiz Village Executive Director Arthur Miller, and artists Randy Goldberger, and Linda Triconi. Music group ‘God’s Messengers’ performs. The hosts and their family members sing ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’.

OtherCredits: New England Sunday; with Frank Avruch and Jan Holmes; News with Brian Leary; Weather with Bill Hovey; Produced by Karen M. Colbert; Directed by Donna Hennessy-Smith; Senior Assoc. Producer: Tisi Ayleward; Associate Producers: Francine Campbell, Jan Holmes; Cameras: Russ Cooper, Rodney Grace, Sumner Shain; Editors: George Manning, Alan Pratt; Assistant Director: Janie M. Cartier; Stage Managers: Bruce Goldman, Kif Williams, John Breen; Switcher: Nancy Moloney; Audio: Richie O’Neill; Audio Assistant: Jim Watson; Lighting Director: Ed Paolino; Videotape: Eddy Baron, Len Spaulding; Eng Receive: Bob Hakkila; Production Assistants: Brooke Wachtel, Jennifer Hagan; Graphics: Marcelle Watkins; Set Design: Ted Talanian, Mike Field; Announcer: Donna-Marie; News Producer: Laura Carlo; Refreshments Courtesy of Rosenfeld Bagels & Dough-C-Doughnuts; Flowers by Belmont Flowers; Special thanks to: Caldors’ for the Christmas Tree & A Different Drummer of Wellesley for the Creche; Jan’s Hair by Jack Amar Hair Salon Swampscott; “Christmas Carol” Footage Courtesy of: Videosmith/Cambridge; Music Composed by Stephen S. Saltzman Filmusic; Production Administrator: Joy McGugan; Executive Producer: Joseph Heston; Vice-President of Programming & Public Affairs: Paul LaCamera