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3 Episodes 1992 - 1993
Episode 1
Fri, Oct 2, 1992
"Across Indiana" reveals that Winchester, Indiana, is the unlikely location for the annual convention of the Aloha International Annual Steel Guitar Club, whose members include Hawaiian music enthusiasts from around the world. Next, the viewer visits the German House (later re-named the Athenaeum) of Indianapolis. "Midwest Moment," guest-hosted by Rich Gotshall of the Indianapolis Star, lists the confusing number of Hoosier towns that have the same, or similar, names. Finally, the host, Michael Atwood, looks at Hoosier prairies and the Shiloh Cemetery.
Episode 2
Fri, Oct 9, 1992
"Across Indiana" introduces the viewer to Joe Kremp, a WWII enthusiast, who collects and restores such relics such as an advanced Navy trainer plane (an SNJ-5) and an anti-aircraft gun. Next, the viewer visits Crown Hill cemetery and learns about such subjects as the Victorian era's view of death and the symbolism of gravestones and statuary. "Midwest Moment" introduces Judy Rice and her socially conscious sculpture of a Holstein cow. Finally, the viewer visits Martinsville and meets a member of a dying breed: the milkman.
Episode 34
Sun, Feb 14, 1993
"Across Indiana" takes us to the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis and tells us the story of its current restoration, which is funded by selling steps of the staircase leading to the observation deck. Hoosier celebrities, such as Red Skelton, Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp, David Letterman, Dave Thomas of Wendy's restaurants fame, and Orville Redenbacher bought steps, each of which has a commemorative plaque; and so have ordinary folks, such as Leo Kriner, who bought one for his stone carver father, and the Koch family, for their daughter, Colleen T. Koch (Jan. 10 1962-August 23, 1965), who died of cancer. The host, Michael Atwood, interviews Harry L. Rinker, an antiques dealer who edits "Warman's Antiques and Their Prices". Next, the program goes to Brookston to visit Twinrocker Handmade Paper and learn about the making of the small company's unique and beautiful product.