Eight’s The Place: Tulsa TV, Promotion and Community

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

Back when I was a kid, there was Channel 8, Tulsa’s KTUL. Channel 8 embraced the concept of local content for working stiffs, housewives, kids, lovers of moster movies…you get the idea.The news anchors and characters on these local shows were out in the small towns in their viewing area, in parades,at county fairs, whereever a crowd might gather. It built a strong between the station and its viewers. 

It was about as interactive as broadcast television could be

The executives in the corner offices have decided to shutter the once lively studios and offices of KTUL, to operate the station remotely from Oklahoma City. A sign of the times, but there are still lessons to learn from the heyday of KTUL.

Try Storyteller’s Roast

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

An exclusive blend, created by the good folks at Martin Mountain Coffee with the Within The Realm listener in mind! A mellow light roast that compliments a good podcast. Easy listening, easy sipping.

This smooth offering combines a sweet Honduras light roast with a mellow Cafe de Brasil. Click the link below for their handy order form!

https://www.martinmountaincoffee.com/exclusive-blends

Two Nickels At The Eagle

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

I’ve been running into a certain subject in my research, one that will make a few appearances in episodes to follow. It reminded me of the first time I really encountered the subject, while standing in line at the Eagle Theater waiting for my chance at an Orange Fanta.

The Mystery Of The Halloween Hippy

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

Sometimes there are secrets so deeply hidden, made all the more mysterious by the silence of those involved. And so was the closely held secret of the strange visitor to our home that fall of the year I turned five. Not until years later, as a college student, did time reveal its secrets.

The Even More Endangered Ozark Giraffe

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

Everyone who knows me, knows I am fascinated with Ozark Giraffe style homes. I’ve made note of a few that have fallen to the progress of time in the past few weeks. Here’s a bonus episode with my tribute to the peculiar little houses that dot the Ozarks!