TUTV Wins

OSU 2023 NATAS

The 41st Annual Mid-Atlantic NATAS Awards was presented on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster, P.A.  Of the thirteen nominations, TUTV received two.  The cast and crew from OwlSports Update took home the award for Best College Student Production Long Form, and student-producers from The Temp got Best College Production for Sports Story or Segment.

 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENT PRODUCTION- LONG FORM
“For the Love of the City”– Temple University
Jake Jesberger, Executive Producer
Will Meade, Producer
Gil Rosen, Photographer-Editor
Sage Hurley, Reporter
Ray Dunne, Reporter
Josh Safran, Reporter
Emilie Cochrane, Reporter
Vik Raghupathi, Reporter
Johnnie Williams, Reporter
Brielle Berry, Reporter
Jojo Chen, Graphics Coordinator
Hailey Palmer, Producer

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION AWARDS- SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
“A Dynamic Duo: Tasheed & Ahmad”– Temple University
Emilie Cochrane, Reporter/Writer/Editor
Jake Jesberger, Videographer/Editor
Neil Ortiz, Faculty Advisor
Mydia Marie Alonso, Faculty Advisor

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees!

Temple People Returns

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Temple People highlights the innovative and dynamic professionals helping shape new and ground-breaking pathways to the future. On this episode of Temple People, host Chelsea Scruggs sits down with media specialist and community leader Gary Shepherd. Gary has over fifty years of media broadcast experience in Philadelphia. He was a radio personality for WDAS 105.3 and launched “Third Floor Media,” a full-service boutique marketing agency.

Gary Shepherd was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in the suburb of Inkster. He has a wealth of experience in radio and television. Shepherd has worked for radio stations in Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; Camden, New Jersey; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a morning and afternoon drive personality, a newsman, a News Director, a Music Director, and a Program Director. He has hosted and participated in numerous television fundraisers and specials.

Gary’s on-air work has been awarded the Hal Jackson Contributor’s Award as “Broadcaster of the Year” from the International Association of African American Music. He has received numerous awards and recognitions in the industry and the community, which include being a finalist in the Best PM Drive Talent/Show category from the Philadelphia Achievement in Radio Awards, the “From Whence We Came Award” from Allstate Insurance Company, and a nomination as Urban AC Personality/Show of the Year from Radio and Records, one of the leading trade publications of the broadcast and record industry.

Tune in to TUTV on Friday, October 20, at 12:00 & 800 PM or watch anytime on templetv.net.

The Political Exchange

AManda Smith

The Political Exchange With Amanda Smith reflects a tone, a space for discourse, research, discussion, and, most importantly, the exchange of ideas. Amanda will be accompanied by experts in media, law, research, the press, and more. The Political Exchange is not about polarization, right or left. On the contrary, this program highlights perspectives, interpretations, and dialogues by experts and ordinary people alike on the state of our nation and the world.

In this pilot episode, Amanda interviews Temple University political science professor Robin Kolodny and award-winning journalist Larry Kane to discuss Age and Ageism in American  Politics. Later, she gathers opinions from students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Tune in to TUTV on Sunday, October 29, at 12:30 & 8:30 PM  or watch anytime on Templetv.net.

New TUTV PSA

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On Tuesday, November 7th, Philadelphia will elect a new mayor. To assist the Hispanic community in understanding how to use Mail-In ballots to vote, a Klein College class led by Professor Lauren Kogen collaborated with CEIBA, a coalition of local Latino Community groups, to create a Public Service Announcement.
A team of student workers from TUTV/Temple, led by the station’s general manager Paul Gluck and TUTV staff producer Chelsea Scruggs, filmed this important content in both Spanish and English versions on-site in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood.
The stellar cast consisted of three students from Temple Theater who are studying under the legendary Professor Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon.

 

TUTV MAIL-IN BALLOT PSA: ENGLISH

TUTV MAIL-IN BALLOT PSA: SPANISH

 

 

Temple Talk Returns

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Created by freshmen Media Studies and Production majors Marissa Giletto and Luke Frey, Temple Talk is TUTV’s first entertainment talk show. Temple students gather to report on and discuss the latest entertainment news, fashion, and film.

On the newest episode of Temple Talkhosts Jesse Kosierowski, Alyssa Threadgill, Jo Zera, Alissa Clausell, and Maggie Fitzgerald gather to discuss the latest in entertainment news, fashion, and film. Highlights of this episode include an interview with the star of “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” Adrian R’Mante, the crew dishes about Valentine & Galentines Day, a visit with  Diamond Dogs, and Kat Oleary brings you up to speed on the Winter 2023 entertainment in “Kats Corner,” and much more.

Tune in to TUTV on Saturday, October 14, at 4:00 PM or watch anytime on templetv.net.

In Performance

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In Performance on TUTV  features live studio performances in the TUTV studios, highlighting local artists with a Temple connection.

In this episode of In Performance on TUTV, host Maggie Fitzgerald welcomes singer/songwriter Charli Dahni to the stage.

Charli Dahni is a talented artist with a diverse background in R&B, Jazz, Neo soul, and Gospel. While pursuing a Media Studies and Production degree at Temple University’s Klein College, she continues to hone her craft as a classically trained vocalist and songwriter. Impressive enough, she also takes on the role of her own audio engineer.

Her passion for classical music led her to The Duke Ellington School of The Arts High School, where she studied vocal performance. From there, she has been performing around the DC area, collaborating with audio engineers based in Philadelphia, and most recently signed with Temple University’s record label, Bell Tower Music.

Watch  Charli perform her single “Bad Boy” and later give us a glimpse into her future work with a live performance of her unreleased single “You Can’t Stop The Fire.”

Tune in to TUTV Friday, October 13, at 12:00 & 8:00 PM or watch anytime on templetv.net.

Temple Smash Returns

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Temple Smash is Temple University’s first and only televised variety show, produced for students by students. Taped in front of a live studio audience in TV Studio 1 of Annenberg Hall at Klein College, the show features an array of talented acts, including original sketch comedy, musical groups, dancers, stand-up comics, short films, and more.

On the semester premiere of Temple Smash, the crew delivers yet another highly amusing show filled with over-the-top skits and segments. From a strip-tease murder mystery to a deadly literal bartender, this episode has it all! Included in this episode are “Bachelorette Party,” Banana Split,” Charades,” Cheers,” Science Fair,” Mandy,” and much more!

Tune in to TUTV on Saturday, October 7, at 5:00 p.m. or watch anytime on templetv.net.

JoAnne Epps

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Please join TUTV, Temple University, and Klein College in celebrating the extraordinary life of JoAnne Epps. Her death marks an unprecedented time of grief for all members of the Temple community.

Temple University will be holding a Celebration of Life at The Liacouras Center on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., which TUTV will be broadcasting live online, as well as Comcast channel 50, Verizon channel  45, and Campus channel 1074. Please join the family of President Epps and the Temple University community to celebrate her life and legacy.

For more information about services memorializing President Epps, as well as details about her legacy, please visit this memorial page made in her honor.

Celebration of LifeFriday, September 29, 2023, 10 a.m.Viewing for the communityThursday, September 28, 2023, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.Friday, September 29, 2023, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.The Liacouras Center1776 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122Complimentary parking is offered inThe Liacouras Center Garage and the 15th Street Lot.Questions, requests for ADA accommodations, or other special needs may be addressed to rsvp@temple.edu.Interment will be at noon on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery at 1511 Twining Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090. Those wishing to join the family in the procession to the cemetery are invited to gather at 10:30 a.m. in the 15th Street Parking Lot at 1551 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Temple Update

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Temple Update is a weekly, half-hour news program produced, written, directed, and anchored by Temple students. Temple Update focuses on news and events on campus, in the surrounding area, and anywhere there may be a story of interest to the greater Temple community.

The fall 2023 Temple Update student reporters will return next week to cover the latest in campus news, weather, and sports. Catalina Santana-Cintron & Maggie Fitzgerald will produce The Cherry Team, featuring Alissa Causell & Taylor Hess on the anchor desk, Sports by Victoria LaPrince, and Weather by Kevin Gruen. Alissa Clausell & Maggie Przywara will produce the White Team featuring Brianna Fallon & Amneris Romero-Martinez on the anchor desk, Sports by Ava Hedges, and Weather by Nathan Mutale.

Tune in to TUTV and Templetv.net for the Cherry Team Semester Premiere on Thursday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Feel Good Cooking

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Created and produced by Temple students, Feel Good Cooking features host Seth Carney, demonstrating a new recipe every episode.

In this semester premiere of Feel-Good Cooking, host Seth Carney returns and is joined by special guest Kurt Nolasco, a Temple University senior who demonstrates every college student’s dream- how to make a meal that costs less than  $15 in under 15 minutes. Spoiler alert! The finished products are Shrimp Alfredo and Chicken Katsu.

 

Temple Pilots: Final Call

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Temple Pilots is a student-formed group to help fellow students produce new show ideas for TUTV. With the help and support of TUTV, this program delivers an array of exciting stories in the form of a series of pilots.

Temple Pilots: Final Call is a fictional story that follows a group of actors and their eccentric director as they take the stage in a Wild West drama. While the show may take place in the Wild West, that is not the wildest thing about this performance. When the curtain goes up on the opening night, the star drops dead on stage, and the performance takes a mysterious turn. Discover how a poisoned drink, a rogue actor, and a menacing note create chaos on stage in this “Whodunit” dark comedy.

Temple Pilots: Final Call is directed by Theo Kontonis & Meredith Hunter, the original story by Kieran Cunningham, and stars Robert Starzynsky, Madelin Madamba, Roman Fosco, Alana McCullen, Durham Koller, and Laura Claire Walker.

Tune in to TUTV Friday, October 6, at 12:00 & 8:00 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net

Laugh It Up Returns

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Laugh It Up was created by Temple Alum Lauren Schulman during the 2020 pandemic. This student-produced program showcases aspiring standup comedians,  hilarious skits, and fun segments.

On this all-new episode of Laugh It Up, Isley Johnson makes her debut as a host and leads the way into a jam-packed episode full of amusement. From standup to skits, Isley introduces a variety of local comedians, including Cole Cosby, Jay Leshae, Romy Rosner, Justin Lamar, Zoe Dixon, and more. Later, the original host of Laugh It Up, Lauren Schulman, makes a surprise appearance.

Tune in to TUTV for  all the hilarity on Friday, September 22, at 12:00 & 8:00 p.m. or watch anytime on templetv.net

OwlSports Update Returns

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OwlSports Update is a  weekly student-run show about Temple University’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The show is anchored, produced, filmed, and edited by students of Temple University.

The Fall 2023 OwlSports Update anchor teams are Michael Mirville & Danny Podolsky on the Cherry Team and Natalie Koranda & Paddy Heckard on the White Team.

Join Natalie and Paddy for the Spring 2023 premiere of Owlsports Update on Thursday, September 14th, live at 12:00 p.m. with a replay at 8:00 p.m. on TUTV and templetv.net.

Media Inside Out Returns

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In this premiere episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver welcomes the Head of Business, Social Sciences, and Education at Temple Libraries, Olivia Given Castello, Temple University Professor Amy Friedman, and Associate Vice Provost and Senior Director Center for the Advancement of Teaching Stephanie Fiore. Together, they discuss A.I. In Education.

Media Inside Out is a television talk show that explores the media we love to watch, listen to, read, and play with an analytical and critical approach. Each episode digs deep into a specific media theme or media property. The series is produced and hosted by Sherri Hope Culver, Center for Media and Information Literacy director at Temple University.

Tune in to TUTV or templetv.net Monday September 11, at 12:00 & 8:00 pm.

Temple Athletics Returns

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Nothing unites a campus like big-time college athletics. Temples teams have a long history of success in NCAA competitions, and the student-athletes are known for displaying high integrity and sportsmanship.

Temple Athletics closely examines the many different sports Temple students play each week through interviews with coaches and student-athletes.

Tune in to TUTV every Saturday at 12:00 & 8:00 pm beginning September 9th!

Some of the previous guests include couches and student-athletes from Spirit Squad, Women’s Fencing, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, and Volleyball, as well as Men’s Crew, Golf, Cross Country, Soccer, and Tennis.