____ Overview:
1991 Overview:

From the information available, reoccurent report topic throughout the year is the Gulf War occuring and wrapping up. However, Radford specificaly focuses om aviation operations, as well as how veterans adjust to coming home.

Month Overview

January

Radford reports on sports news, specifically football, as the Superbowl approaches and the Buffalo Bills are set to go. There was debate on if the event should occur due to the Gulf War but it was held on January 27.

  • January 27: Radford reports on the football and Superbowl build up as he follows the Bills. The Superbowl game between Washinton and the Buffalo Bills.

February

Radford continues to report on the middle east and updates viewers on troops in the Persian Gulf. Radford emphasizes how the Gulf War is a high tech war and the largest American military operation in history.

  • February 28: The Gulf War ends

Photo from Buffalo News Article. Photo Date: February 28, 1991.

March

Radford reflects on 1973 oil embargo and explains to viewers how it has impacted the car industry over the years.

  • March 26: WBKW-TV reflects on its history

April

Atlhough the Persian War ended over a month ago, Radford discusses how troops from the Persian Gulf are now traveling home. Radford explains to viewers how after being gone for months and these last few miles home are the hardest. Throughout the month there is a lot of news coverage surronding the troops coming home and discussion on how to celebrate the troops; there will be national parades held in Washington D.C. and New York City.

May

Radford continues to report on the recognition for those who served in the war but alos updates viewers on political news with Judge Gorski.

June

Radford continues the reflection on the Gulf War. Since the war has ended, WBKW-TV explains to viewers the behind the scenes planning for war strategies such as Operation Dessert Storm Shield.

July

Radford continues his trend of reporting on local criminal activity again. In additon, this month, he also explains to viewers how America is a melting pot of freedom for immigrants.

  • Series: Radford holds a special series on malls where he takes America through the history of them and the cultural shift they have resulted in. Radford describes to viewers how malls have become the center of towns, the gathering spot, instead of villages.

August

As the start of school near, Radford hosts multiple segments discussing local schools starting up soon, back to school shopping, and local colleges (such as Buff State) welcoming new and returning students.

September

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October

Continuation of criminal activity in Buffalo, but this time Radford reports from the view of the courts by analyzing and relaying the information coming from different court cases. Additonally, reflecting his interest in aviation, he explains to viewers what the job of a fighter piolet entails following the Gulf War.

  • Series October 28-31: Sex and The Soap Special

November

Radford reports on federal political and local news. The local news regards local companies ending their fiscal year. Radford also reports on federal news including Bush and his campaign speech and bills (such as lowering credit card rates, The Compromise Bill, and Family Leave Bill) being signed into law.

December

Ongoing from last month, Radford analyzes polticial news and updates viewers on the bills being passed into laws.

 

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