UCTV (University of Connecticut)
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UCTV is a student television station
run entirely by undergraduate students on the Storrs campus at the University of Connecticut
's "Huskyvision" cable system. UCTV can be seen on channel 14 on the UConn campus. UCTV offers its members hands on experience in the broadcast and entertainment industry, including practical experience in broadcast news, finance, music, sports, marketing, and studio operations.
Student Union building. When it first began back in 1991, UCTV was located in the basement of the Wilbur Cross Library. The station then moved to a small house on King Hill Road next to Ted's Restaurant and Bar. It later moved to the ground floor of the Vinton Dormitory in the Towers Quadrangle student housing complex. When UConn completed construction and renovation on its new Student Union, there was a spot for UCTV, complete with a studio, master control room, editing suite, lobby and small office for Board Members. The station can still be found here, in room 409 next to WHUS-FM, the campus radio station.
UCTV Channel 14 News
A weekly news production covers everything from world to UConn news.
UC Sports
A weekly sports show covering UConn-related teams, issues, and topics. UC Sports includes editorials, round-tables, in-depth discussions, interviews, and highlights.
ProStyle
A weekly sports show that focuses on professional sports such as the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, MLB, NASCAR. The show provides recaps as well as in depth analysis.
Marco Mania
A Sports game show hosted by Marco Ventimiglia.
A Sketch comedy show hosted by Sam Tracy
A Weekly entertainment tabloid show.
Beating The Cover
A popular show that was discontinued after the 2007-2008 school year, due to its host, Dan Carroll's, graduation. The show consisted of tales of drinking and road trips as well as live in studio interviews and discussions.
Blazin Redfish Power Hour
Body Language
The Breakdown
The latest news, singles and issues in the music world.
Campus Daily
UConn's first web talk show hosted by Joey Homza.
Campus Hype
Cappella
A show about four friends who form an a cappella group to help them get girls.
Chasing Tail
A show about wildlife and animals.
The Chronicles
A comedy about the lives of drug dealers. Ran during the 2008 fall semester.
The Dating Game
Dogfight
Originally called "The Dogfight" the show contained two hosts arguing about sports. In its current rendition there is one host, Mike Stricoff, and two analysts, Rich Cooke and Brendan Nohelty, who argue about hot topics in the world of sports as well as some more obscure sports related issues. There is also a segment called "Question of the Week" where students are asked about issues pertaining to the world of sports.
Don't Try This at Home
Egghead and Shively
The first show to ever air on UCTV, a puppet show.
EMA News
A show hosted by Emmanuel Omokaro with Ryan Brown. It featured many high profile UConn athleates including, Kemba Walker
, Alex Oriakhi, DJ Shoemate, Sio Moore, Nick Williams, and Taylor Mack. It also had the only aired interview with Johnny McEntee and the crew from the viral video "Trick Shot QB"
Flex Appeal
Flex Appeal is UCTV's fitness show and your source to learn about how you can get in shape or find a new way to stay in shape at UConn. The show brings quick, effective workouts right into your room and also provides you with information about other fitness resources on campus during our monthly specials. Tune in and see what you can do to turn up your Appeal.
Get Baked
Advertures in baking interlaced with music videos, hosted by UCTV's own Music Director, Kerry McConnell.
Get in Bed
The "infamous" sex-talk show of UCTV. The show consists of two people in a bed, although traditionally just girls, in 2008 guys joined the girls in the bed. The hosts take calls from students with questions about their or others' sex lives. The show is one of the University of Connecticut
's most popular shows on UCTV.
Getting Dirty with Francesco Graziano
Francesco and host Mia Klein expose scandal and tackle all issues plaguing sports. The show has spawned a blog by Francesco.
Holla @ Me
A Variety show. Hosts included Troy Walcott and Melissa Huffman (2001–2002) Gabe "Pac" DeLeon and Chris McLaughlin (2000–2001)
Hunting Lodge Shore
A parody of Jersey Shore that takes place at UCONN's very own Hunting Lodge Apartments. There is drama, there is excitement, and there is drama.
Husky Sports Showcase
I Did Your Mother!
An extremely controversial show that stretched the limits of first amendment rights. This show caused much controversy on campus.
In Deep
Joey Homza: More Famous Than You
UCTV's first reality show that encompasses the life of Joey Homza.
Laughing Gas
A Sketch comedy show hosted by Keith Marron. The show features a wide range of sketches that are sometimes raunchy. Started Fall 2009.
Lights, Camera, Sparxx
Live! With Pete Finch
A talk show hosted by Pete Finch
. Which has launched its own website.
The Morning After
A daily talk show that airs live Monday-Friday from 8-10am.
No Leg's
Overtime
OVERTIME is a UConn football and basketball recap show that also covers the national college landscape. The show breaks down highlights of games and does in-depth analysis of the teams. OVERTIME also has players on the show to interview about the teams. Evan Kaplan, Marcus Lynam, and Ryan Grace have been the producers of OVERTIME. Currently Marcus Lynam and Ryan Grace host the show. Marcus also writes the OVERTIME Blog.
The Political Show
Formerly called "In Deep" the show consists of banter between a Republican and Democrat.
Power Hour
A new show as of January 2008, the show (which does not condone heavy drinking, as per the disclaimer at the beginning of every show)consists of sixty one-minute long clips of music videos from all genres. It is perfectly acquainted to any students who may have "music A.D.D."
Remember The Whalers
Row Row Row
Saving Flavor
A cooking show.
Section 8
The Show
Hosted by Greg Mullin, this sometimes crude sketch comedy show is one of the most watched programs on UCTV.
Something in The Water
Some Assembly Required
Str8 Talk
SuperNatural
A show about healthy living hosted by Jessica Moore
#Trendin' Topic
A hit talk talk show that premiered Fall of 2010. Created, directed and hosted by David Solis and Eric Cato.They talk about all topics pertaining to college students from the latest trends, issues, politics, music, and the media.
The Tom and Geoffy Show
Turn it Up
A behind-the-scenes look at local bands from around campus. We explore the bands' history, ambitions, and personalities while they perform on the set.
UConn Cribs
A show based on MTV's Cribs.
UConn't Do That On Television
UCTV Classics
Hosted by Justin Mintzes, this is a show devoted to the classics shows of the past 17 years of UCTV. Classics has so far aired episodes devoted to such popular UCTV productions as "Egghead and Shively," "Section 8" and "Don't Try This at Home."
UCTV Music
(2002–2004) An hour-long music video show showcasing national artists with a focus on independent artists. Included original interviews with Maroon 5
, Jason Mraz
, Third Eye Blind
, Electric Six
, Mae
, and others. Hosted by Meredith Townsley (Kinsman) and Produced/Edited by David Laster.
The Weekly Show with Noelle
A weekly talk show with host Noelle Horelik. Guests range from Musicians to Athletes to Student organization leaders.
Wilhelm!
A sketch comedy show. Ran during the 2008 fall semester.
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....
run entirely by undergraduate students on the Storrs campus at the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
's "Huskyvision" cable system. UCTV can be seen on channel 14 on the UConn campus. UCTV offers its members hands on experience in the broadcast and entertainment industry, including practical experience in broadcast news, finance, music, sports, marketing, and studio operations.
History
UCTV first launched back in 1991 as the only student-run television station on the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut. Later that year, puppetry majors Mark Gale, Tim Lagasse, Dave Regan and English Major Andy Heidel launched UCTV's first-ever show, a puppet comedy known as "Egghead and Shively." With Gale playing Egghead, a one-eyed puppet with a smoking addiction, and Lagase portraying Shively, a caffeine-addicted puppet with a receding hairline, the show's four episodes were a hit on the UConn campus and quickly launched UCTV into campus-wide prominence. In the 18 years that have followed, UCTV has generated many well-known productions spanning a wide variety of genres, from news and sports, to music and sketch comedy among others. In the 2008-2009 academic year, UCTV reached the height of its production capabilities, rolling out a comprehensive 24-hour schedule featuring 20 student-made programs, including four sports shows, two talk shows, and even its own reality show. The station has also reached the height of its on-campus popularity and involvement, with over 100 students volunteering at UCTV as of 2009.Location
UCTV's studio is currently located in suite 409 of the University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
Student Union building. When it first began back in 1991, UCTV was located in the basement of the Wilbur Cross Library. The station then moved to a small house on King Hill Road next to Ted's Restaurant and Bar. It later moved to the ground floor of the Vinton Dormitory in the Towers Quadrangle student housing complex. When UConn completed construction and renovation on its new Student Union, there was a spot for UCTV, complete with a studio, master control room, editing suite, lobby and small office for Board Members. The station can still be found here, in room 409 next to WHUS-FM, the campus radio station.
The UCTV T-Shirt
UCTV is known for its quality productions, but that is not the only thing that makes them a popular entity across the UConn campus. Over the past few years, UCTV has developed a massive campus following with regards to their now-famous UCTV T-Shirts, which are given free to students on-campus every semester. The current T-Shirt format, which consists of the station's mascot, TV Head, in one of his/her trademark poses along with their motto "for your viewing pleasure" written on the back, has been distributed to thousands of UConn students. In 2009, Marketing Director Austin Keneshea released the station's first-ever multicolored t-shirts, a move that furthered the popularity of UCTV's famed promotional item and resulted in long lines of UConn students eager to get their hands on one.News Productions
News ArticlesUCTV Channel 14 News
A weekly news production covers everything from world to UConn news.
Sports Productions
The Sports BlogUC Sports
A weekly sports show covering UConn-related teams, issues, and topics. UC Sports includes editorials, round-tables, in-depth discussions, interviews, and highlights.
ProStyle
A weekly sports show that focuses on professional sports such as the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, MLB, NASCAR. The show provides recaps as well as in depth analysis.
Marco Mania
A Sports game show hosted by Marco Ventimiglia.
Entertainment Productions
FrontierA Sketch comedy show hosted by Sam Tracy
Former Productions
ApplauseA Weekly entertainment tabloid show.
Beating The Cover
A popular show that was discontinued after the 2007-2008 school year, due to its host, Dan Carroll's, graduation. The show consisted of tales of drinking and road trips as well as live in studio interviews and discussions.
Blazin Redfish Power Hour
Body Language
The Breakdown
The latest news, singles and issues in the music world.
Campus Daily
UConn's first web talk show hosted by Joey Homza.
Campus Hype
Cappella
A show about four friends who form an a cappella group to help them get girls.
Chasing Tail
A show about wildlife and animals.
The Chronicles
A comedy about the lives of drug dealers. Ran during the 2008 fall semester.
The Dating Game
Dogfight
Originally called "The Dogfight" the show contained two hosts arguing about sports. In its current rendition there is one host, Mike Stricoff, and two analysts, Rich Cooke and Brendan Nohelty, who argue about hot topics in the world of sports as well as some more obscure sports related issues. There is also a segment called "Question of the Week" where students are asked about issues pertaining to the world of sports.
Don't Try This at Home
Egghead and Shively
The first show to ever air on UCTV, a puppet show.
EMA News
A show hosted by Emmanuel Omokaro with Ryan Brown. It featured many high profile UConn athleates including, Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker
Kemba Hudley Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. Walker grew up in The Bronx, New York and graduated from Rice High School in 2008. With the Huskies basketball team at Connecticut, Walker was the 2nd leading college basketball scorer in the United States...
, Alex Oriakhi, DJ Shoemate, Sio Moore, Nick Williams, and Taylor Mack. It also had the only aired interview with Johnny McEntee and the crew from the viral video "Trick Shot QB"
Flex Appeal
Flex Appeal is UCTV's fitness show and your source to learn about how you can get in shape or find a new way to stay in shape at UConn. The show brings quick, effective workouts right into your room and also provides you with information about other fitness resources on campus during our monthly specials. Tune in and see what you can do to turn up your Appeal.
Get Baked
Advertures in baking interlaced with music videos, hosted by UCTV's own Music Director, Kerry McConnell.
Get in Bed
The "infamous" sex-talk show of UCTV. The show consists of two people in a bed, although traditionally just girls, in 2008 guys joined the girls in the bed. The hosts take calls from students with questions about their or others' sex lives. The show is one of the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
's most popular shows on UCTV.
Getting Dirty with Francesco Graziano
Francesco and host Mia Klein expose scandal and tackle all issues plaguing sports. The show has spawned a blog by Francesco.
Holla @ Me
A Variety show. Hosts included Troy Walcott and Melissa Huffman (2001–2002) Gabe "Pac" DeLeon and Chris McLaughlin (2000–2001)
Hunting Lodge Shore
A parody of Jersey Shore that takes place at UCONN's very own Hunting Lodge Apartments. There is drama, there is excitement, and there is drama.
Husky Sports Showcase
I Did Your Mother!
An extremely controversial show that stretched the limits of first amendment rights. This show caused much controversy on campus.
In Deep
Joey Homza: More Famous Than You
UCTV's first reality show that encompasses the life of Joey Homza.
Laughing Gas
A Sketch comedy show hosted by Keith Marron. The show features a wide range of sketches that are sometimes raunchy. Started Fall 2009.
Lights, Camera, Sparxx
Live! With Pete Finch
A talk show hosted by Pete Finch
Pete Finch
Pete Finch is an American television host and entrepreneur. Finch is the host of Live! with Pete Finch, a variety talk show that he started producing in 2002 at the University of Connecticut for the school's Student television station , and that he has continued to produce since graduating college...
. Which has launched its own website.
The Morning After
A daily talk show that airs live Monday-Friday from 8-10am.
No Leg's
Overtime
OVERTIME is a UConn football and basketball recap show that also covers the national college landscape. The show breaks down highlights of games and does in-depth analysis of the teams. OVERTIME also has players on the show to interview about the teams. Evan Kaplan, Marcus Lynam, and Ryan Grace have been the producers of OVERTIME. Currently Marcus Lynam and Ryan Grace host the show. Marcus also writes the OVERTIME Blog.
The Political Show
Formerly called "In Deep" the show consists of banter between a Republican and Democrat.
Power Hour
A new show as of January 2008, the show (which does not condone heavy drinking, as per the disclaimer at the beginning of every show)consists of sixty one-minute long clips of music videos from all genres. It is perfectly acquainted to any students who may have "music A.D.D."
Remember The Whalers
Row Row Row
Saving Flavor
A cooking show.
Section 8
The Show
Hosted by Greg Mullin, this sometimes crude sketch comedy show is one of the most watched programs on UCTV.
Something in The Water
Some Assembly Required
Str8 Talk
SuperNatural
A show about healthy living hosted by Jessica Moore
#Trendin' Topic
A hit talk talk show that premiered Fall of 2010. Created, directed and hosted by David Solis and Eric Cato.They talk about all topics pertaining to college students from the latest trends, issues, politics, music, and the media.
The Tom and Geoffy Show
Turn it Up
A behind-the-scenes look at local bands from around campus. We explore the bands' history, ambitions, and personalities while they perform on the set.
UConn Cribs
A show based on MTV's Cribs.
UConn't Do That On Television
UCTV Classics
Hosted by Justin Mintzes, this is a show devoted to the classics shows of the past 17 years of UCTV. Classics has so far aired episodes devoted to such popular UCTV productions as "Egghead and Shively," "Section 8" and "Don't Try This at Home."
UCTV Music
(2002–2004) An hour-long music video show showcasing national artists with a focus on independent artists. Included original interviews with Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
, Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. The songwriting duo of Kevin Cadogan and Stephan Jenkins signed the band's first major label recording contract with Elektra records in 1996 resulting in two multi platinum albums. The band's lineup...
, Electric Six
Electric Six
Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of "garage, disco, punk, new wave, and metal." The band met recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", and subsequently recorded...
, Mae
Mae
Mae was an American alternative/indie band that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 2001. The band's name is an acronym for "Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience," based on a course taken by drummer Jacob Marshall while a student at Old Dominion University....
, and others. Hosted by Meredith Townsley (Kinsman) and Produced/Edited by David Laster.
The Weekly Show with Noelle
A weekly talk show with host Noelle Horelik. Guests range from Musicians to Athletes to Student organization leaders.
Wilhelm!
A sketch comedy show. Ran during the 2008 fall semester.
Board of directors
| Academic Year | General Manager | Production | Finance | Operations | News | Sports | Music/Entertainment | Marketing | Advertising | UCSPAN | Training/Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | Rob Vietzke (1991–1992) Amanda Jewsbury(1991–1992) Chris Short(1991–1992) |
||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Chris Short (1992) Jay Fiedler (1993) |
Jessica Ryan | |||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Kelly Langdon | Jessica Ryan | |||||||||
| 1994–1995 | |||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Jessica Ryan | ||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Lorne Lakin (1996) John McCurdy (1997) |
JP Kelly | John McKenna | Ghiroli | |||||||
| 1997–1998 | JP Kelly | Alycia Glide | |||||||||
| 1998–1999 | JP Kelly | Tim Larkin | |||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Chuck Johnston | Joe Marino | Joe Kingsley | Tim Larkin | Kristen Mullaney | Matt O'Brien | Kathryn Talactac Melinda Landino |
John McLaughlin | Crystal Amaral (Equipment) | ||
| 2000–2001 | Chuck Johnston | Mike Wininger | Vivek Sukumaran | ||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Crystal Amaral | Daniel Guertin | Kelly McCabe | Vivek Sukumaran | Chris Collins | ||||||
| 2002–2003 | Vivek Sukumaran | Chris Collins | Kelly McCabe | Andrew Pelletier | Rachel Vaclavik | Christian Senger | David Laster | Nick Aquilino | Eric Hole | Michael Suppe | |
| 2003–2004 | Eric Hole | Ryan Mankus | Laura Melchionna | David Laster | Daniel Hutcherson | Michael Suppe | Joe Waller | Peter Finch | Rachel Vaclavik | ||
| 2004–2005 | David Laster | Maurice Nelson | Laura Melchionna | Frank Archambeault Jr. | |||||||
| 2005–2006 | Maurice Nelson | Allison Lampner | Laura Melchionna Thomas Murawski (2006) |
Frank Archambeault Jr. | Samantha Freda | Meghan McCormick | Kristi Hancock | Dana Timmons | Dana Timmons | ||
| 2006–2007 | Whitney Jefferson | Allison Lampner (2006) Joe Drew |
Thomas Murawski | Pauley Chea | Julie Amenta | Meghan McCormick | Thomas Wood (2006) | Samantha Freda | Nicholas Hennessey | Heather Warren | |
| 2007–2008 | Thomas Murawski | Julie Amenta | Sara Bombalicki | Ryan Green | Caitlin Nuclo | Daniel Ferguson | Kerry McConnell | Samantha Freda | Brandon Cardwell | Nicholas Hennessey | |
| 2008–2009 | Thomas Murawski | Julie Amenta | Sara Bombalicki | Ryan Green | Kristin Zuvich | Daniel Ferguson | Kerry McConnell | Austin Keneshea | Daniel Simonelli | Justin Mintzes | |
| 2009–2010 | Ezra Okon | Kira Crimi | Mateo Gonzalez | AJ Jorgensen | Kyla Hickey | Daniel Willis | Joey Homza Noëlle Horelik (2010) |
Noëlle Horelik Joey Homza (2010) |
Nick Cinea | Mike Schiraldi | |
| 2010–2011 | Mateo Gonzalez | Chelsea Miller | Ryan Riggio | AJ Jorgensen | Scott Mamrosh | Daniel Willis | Keith Marron | Joey Homza | Kate Bradley | Mike Schiraldi | |
| 2011–2012 | Mateo Gonzalez | Chelsea Miller | Ryan Riggio | AJ Jorgensen | Amy McDavitt | Marco Ventimiglia | Robert Quinn | Amanda Price | Heather McVey | Nathan Murphy | discontinued (see "Head of Training" below) |
Other Staff
| Academic Year | Head of Training | Production Assistant | Finance Assistant | Operations Assistant | Archivist | Web Developer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | -- | Marcella Rooney | Ezra Okon | AJ Jorgensen | Carla Humphrey/Mike Schiraldi | -- |
| 2009–2010 | -- | Chelsea Miller | Ryan Riggio | Ryan Green | Ethan Ide | David Furnes |
| 2010-2011 | -- | -- | Marco Ventimiglia | -- | discontinued | David Furnes |
| 2011-2012 | Scott Mamrosh | TBA | discontinued | TBA | discontinued | David Furnes |