In the late ’70s and throughout the 80s, Winnipeg experienced a “golden age” of public access television. Anyone with a creative dream, concept or politic would be endowed with airtime and professional production services.
Artist and OMG Buddy Daniel Barrow has curated a hilarious and moving collection of these programs that he presents with a mix of live narration and overhead projected slides. The collection is called Winnipeg Babysitter, and Daniel will be performing it in Chicago on October 17:
Winnipeg Babysitter live performance by Daniel Barrow
Saturday, October 17, 8:00 PM
at the Nightingale Theatre
1084 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60642
Also, we have a special treat for !! omg blog !! readers: The first person to email the correct answer to the following question to [email protected] will win a free copy of the Winnipeg Babysitter DVD!
The question:
During what year did the Pollock and Pollock Gossip Show first air?
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