Columbia Crossroads
September 20, 1970 - May 21, 1983
 

Program slide, used in station identifications.

 

A long-running public affairs program which discussed a different topic of local interest with each program. Over the years, many of KPTV's on-air personalities hosted the show, which ran in both morning and evening time-slots each weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Each program discussed a different topic. This one, from 1983,
covered "The Future of Portland."
 


A panel of opinionated experts has gathered, as the show opens.
 


Host Gene Brendler, in 1983, ponders the topic at hand.
 

SELECTED PROGRAM LISTINGS

January 10, 1971
"Is It Legal?"  A panel of lawyers answers questions telephoned in by viewers on personal liability, domestic relations, criminal law and other phases of law interpretation.  Moderator: Gene Brendler. [LIVE]

 

Columbia Crossroads BROADCAST HISTORY
OCT 1970 - : SUN 9:10PM-10:00PM
FEB 1971 - : SUN 9:00PM-9:30PM
DEC 1971 - : SUN 9:00PM-10:00PM
SEP 1973 - : SAT 8:00AM-9:00AM

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