KUTV EXTRA Episode 1: Amber Jim, Maureen Whipple, Howard Hughes' Barber

Video recording of the first KUTV EXTRA episode (color, sound, 28 minutes and 30 seconds), originally on U-Matic tape. It aired on April 6, 1977, and had three segments. Amber Jim [0:00:00]: This story opens with the book "Dick and Jane", as an outdated example of gender roles. Amber Hunt, known as Amber Jim, became well-known for her ability to box as a young girl. Not only one of the very few girls taking part in male-dominated sports, Amber Jim broke down the typical gender roles of the 1950s. This short story illuminates the nature of Amber Jim's situation through personal interviews with Amber, her mother, and the match's spectators. / Maureen Whipple [0:11:55]: Aired as the second part of EXTRA's first episode, Judy Hallet explores the life of Maureen Whipple, the famous author of The Giant Joshua. Her book explored Utah, Mormonism, and polygamy. / Howard Hughes' Barber [00:19:47]: As the final part of the first episode, Lucky Severson interviews Melvin Stuart, the barber of Howard Hughes. This story explores the relationship between Stuart and Hughes, from being his barber to confidant.