Childhood Memories: As Seen on TV
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Childhood Memories: As seen on TV (2004) is an audio documentary produced by Kevin Fischer and Kim Shipman of Rowan University. In conjunction with the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's vast audio and visual archives Fischer and Shipman compiled a thrilling and entertaining documentary on some of Philadelphia's most celebrated local celebrities. Focusing mainly on children's programing from Philadelphia's major television stations, Shipman and Fischer conducted interviews with Jane Norman (Pixanne), Gene London, Carter and Pat Merbreir (Captain and Mrs Noah), Sally Starr, Bill Webber (Wee Willie Webber), and Joe Early.
Using sound clips from various programs and interviews Shipman and Fischer were able to create an audio piece that both documented and reflected the time periods of the original broadcasts of the beloved children's shows.
When asked why they chose this topic Shipman and Fischer both said they believed it was important to chronical these stories while they were still available. Kevin said "Much of the visual material has been lost, and for these shows to just vanish into oblivion when they were so important to the youth of Philadelphia is just in excusable. Kim and I grew up in a world of national children's programming. My parents, and Kim's parents who are from the Philadelphia area have fond memories of these shows and personalities and we wanted to be able to share in that with them"
To date the piece has received several prestigious awards from the Broadcast Education Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Philadelphia Press Association, and the March of Dimes A.I.R. awards.
Kevin Fischer and Kim Shipman are still working in local broadcast outlets in the Philadelphia area.
