Cable 8 Productions
Encyclopedia
Cable 8 Productions is an independent, Student television station
based on the Washington State University
campus in Pullman, Washington
.
community.
since 1986. Founded by Professor W. Neal Robison, Cable 8 was created to give students hand on experience producing and directing TV shows while attending the Edward R. Murrow
School of Communication.
Cable 8 went on air with three original shows: Live at 8, Video Underground, and a movie review show. Quickly becoming popular with the student population, Live at 8 won numerous national broadcasting awards and even had a guest appearance from actor Rob Schneider
.
Over the years, Cable 8 has grown considerably in its facilities, responsibilities, and general programming. During the Spring 2007 season, Cable 8 produced and aired nine original shows including a music video show, a political talk show, a dating show, a sports reality show, an intramural sports show and others.
between 7pm and 11pm, 7 days a week. Programming currently consists of shows ranging from political discussion to the latest music videos, as well as a 15 minute newscast. For a complete schedule visit http://www.cable8.org
Student television station
A student television station is a television station run by university, high or middle school students that primarily airs school/university news and in many cases, student-produced soap operas, entertainment shows, and other programming....
based on the Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
campus in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, Washington
Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 24,675 at the 2000 census and 29,799 according to the 2010 census...
.
About
Cable 8 Productions is run entirely by the students involved. With only one faculty advisor, the organization is modeled after a real network TV station. With general crew members and talent; an executive board consisting of the President/General Manager, Vice President of Television, Vice President of Special Projects, Vice-President of Marketing Communication & Alumni Affairs and Chief Financial Officer; and a staff responsible for the day to day operation of the station. All these positions are held by WSU students and provide them with real world experience, which will be invaluable when entering the job market.Mission
To equip Washington State University students with practical television production and management experience by creating, producing, and airing shows on a local cable station serving WSU and the PullmanPullman, Washington
Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 24,675 at the 2000 census and 29,799 according to the 2010 census...
community.
History
Cable 8 Productions has served the students of Washington State UniversityWashington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
since 1986. Founded by Professor W. Neal Robison, Cable 8 was created to give students hand on experience producing and directing TV shows while attending the Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow
Edward Roscoe Murrow, KBE was an American broadcast journalist. He first came to prominence with a series of radio news broadcasts during World War II, which were followed by millions of listeners in the United States and Canada.Fellow journalists Eric Sevareid, Ed Bliss, and Alexander Kendrick...
School of Communication.
Cable 8 went on air with three original shows: Live at 8, Video Underground, and a movie review show. Quickly becoming popular with the student population, Live at 8 won numerous national broadcasting awards and even had a guest appearance from actor Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider
Robert Michael "Rob" Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in feature films, including starring roles in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow:...
.
Over the years, Cable 8 has grown considerably in its facilities, responsibilities, and general programming. During the Spring 2007 season, Cable 8 produced and aired nine original shows including a music video show, a political talk show, a dating show, a sports reality show, an intramural sports show and others.
Schedule
Currently Cable 8 broadcasts on campus and in the community of Pullman, WashingtonPullman, Washington
Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 24,675 at the 2000 census and 29,799 according to the 2010 census...
between 7pm and 11pm, 7 days a week. Programming currently consists of shows ranging from political discussion to the latest music videos, as well as a 15 minute newscast. For a complete schedule visit http://www.cable8.org
Recent Station Managers
- Craig Newcomb (2001 - 2002)
- Nick Allard (2002 - 2003)
- Adam Stiles (2003 - 2004)
- Brandon Ramsey (2004 - 2005)
- Steven Thorpe (2005 - 2006)
- Monique Dugaw (2006 - 2007)
- Dan Johnson (2007 - 2008)
- Kanale Rhoden (2008 - 2009)
- Sammy Johnson (2009 - 2010)
- Adam Wallberg (2010 - 2011)
- David Johnson (2011 - Present)
External links
- Cable 8 Productions Official Site
- Cable 8 Productions online
- The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
- Washington State University
- Comedy website produced by Cable 8 Alumni
- Cable 8 alumni original web series, "Sam Has 7 Friends"
- Cable 8 Alumni - Big FantasticBig FantasticBig Fantastic, LLC is a production company located in Santa Monica, California which creates, develops and produces online video entertainment. The company is currently most known for their two popular web series Sam Has 7 Friends and Prom Queen...
- Cable 8 alumni comedy web series, "Casanovas"