KUTV EXTRA Episodes 7 and 8: Missionaries in Guadalajara, Hijacker, Skateboards Down a Mountain Road, Grizzly Adams, Brigham Young - Actor James Arrington, Ball Lightening Man in Wendover

Video recording of the sixth and seventh KUTV EXTRA episodes (color, sound, 1 hour and 1 minute), originally on U-Matic tape. They aired on September 21 and 28, 1977, and had a total of 7 segments. Missionaries in Guadalajara [0:00:00]: Lucky Severson interviews Marvin Higby and Bill Thompson while on their mission in Guadalajara. He discusses various topics, including how the culture accepts Mormonism, life in a foreign country, and what they miss about home. River Runner in Idaho [0:08:03]: Jeanne Sanders was one of the few women running the Snake River. Lucky Severson interviews her about how she got into river running, her experiences as a woman, and the joys that come with it. Hijacker [0:15:20]: Lucky Severson interviews Mike Hanson after he attempted to hijack a plane to Vietnam that, due to insufficient fuel, landed in Cuba. He apologized for causing problems but said he was trying to illuminate the issues that were happening in Vietnam. Skateboards Down a Mountain Road [0:24:07]: This segment explores the tension between drivers and skateboarders. Grizzly Adams [0:28:49]: Lucky Severson begins the show by mentioning they interviewed Evel Knievel but did not reach an agreement regarding what should be aired. Judy Hallet takes a look at the filming of Grizzly Adams and Adam's interactions with his bear. She also interviews the crew. Brigham Young - Actor James Arrington [0:37:34]: Lucky Severson walks around Salt Lake City with James Arrington, who dresses up and plays Brigham Young. Severson captures the transition in which Arrington removes his makeup and becomes himself again. Ball Lightening Man in Wendover [0:47:43]: Judy Hallet learns about the man who had begun creating his own electrical storms in Wendover. He was exploring energy conservation through electrical impulses.