“Women Like Us” Films, 1979-1981


Summary Information
Title: “Women Like Us” Films
Inclusive Dates: 1979-1981

Call Number: VBA 799-802

Quantity: 4 videocassettes

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Location:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Three NBC News Special Reports for daytime television on women's roles in their families and in the work force. All the videocassettes are 3/4 inch U-Matic cassettes in color with sound. VBA 801 includes commercials.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-womenlikeus
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Administrative/Restriction Information
Use Restrictions

No duplication or public screening without consent of copyright holder.


Acquisition Information

Presented by Betty Rollin in 1986 and 1988 as part of the Betty Rollin Papers. Accession Number: M86-002, M88-112


Contents List
VBA 799
Women Like Us, 1979 October 23
Note: Writers: Betty Rollin, Bill Turque, Jean Venable
Producer: Bill Turque
Director: Marvin Einhorn
Reporter: Betty Rollin

Scope and Content Note: A report on three women living happy lives under very different circumstances: one as a working wife and mother, one as a single professional, and one as a homemaker. The report ends with an audience question and answer session.
VBA 800
Late Starters: Babies After 35, Careers After 40, 1980 January 23
Note: Writers: Betty Rollin, Bill Turque
Producer: Bill Turque
Director: Marvin Einhorn
Reporter: Betty Rollin

Scope and Content Note: A report on four women who either established their careers and had children later, or who had children and then started careers. The report ends with an audience question and answer session.
VBA 801-802
Getting Married, 1981 April 19
Note: VBA 801 is a master copy. VBA 802 is a viewing copy.
Writers: Betty Rollin, Bill Turque
Director: Gerald Polikoff
Reporter: Betty Rollin

Scope and Content Note: A report about three women getting married: one after living for three years with the same man, one in a small town with traditional values, and one for the second time with children from previous marriages.