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- WXYZ at Three Forks, Montana
“Back in 1973, Ch 7 sent me, John Fuller and Earl Wilson to Three Forks Montana to cover the abduction of a girl on vacation with her family from a tent. The girl was from Farmington, Michigan, where I was raised. Though for those who are still around from that time that you might enjoy this picture. Earl is on the left. John is in the middle. I don’t know where they ended up. Unfortunately, the girl’s remains were found within a month at a nearby ranch. She was the victim of a local serial killer.” – Kelly Burke (Facebook)
Kelly Burke Earl Wilson, John Fuller and Kelly Burke - Milestone in D minor
WXYZ: ‘Milestone in D Minor‘ (September 9, 1968) is a half-hour documentary, in color, about James Frazier, the first Negro to conduct an entire concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the program, Frazier, in his own words, traces the disappointments and achievements of his musical career.”–1968 Peabody Digest. Includes footage of Frazier at the University of Michigan; at the Interlochen Arts Academy, where Eugene Ormandy saw him conduct; playing the piano; and conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal and performance. Includes interviews with Doris Lenz, his high school music teacher; and Mischa Mischakoff, concert master of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. On camera and in voiceover, Frazier discusses his academic career, the meaning of ‘soul,’ and his reasons for wanting to conduct Beethoven’s 9th symphony. Also includes footage of Eugene Ormandy, who encouraged Frazier to pursue a career in conducting, with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Credits: Film editor, Dean Erskine; cameramen, Michael Kalush, Ron Little, John Fuller; technical director, Don Farmer; sound, Tom O’Toole, Earl Wilson, Jerry Cell; lighting director, Jim O’Dea; art director, Jack Flechsig; Executive Producer, Arno Marcaccio; In charge of production, Lawrence Einhorn; written by Dave Diles
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