Connie Robinette
Connie Robinette
Tape Librarian
Writer and tape librarian for South Carolina ETV's vault.
Stories
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Connections: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (2011) | ETV Classics
February 16, 2024What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Uncle Tom?” Harriet Beecher Stowe published the novel "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" on March 28, 1852. It was said that when Harriet Beecher Stowe met Abraham Lincoln, he said “So, you are the little woman who wrote the book that started... -
Jobman Caravan: Philip Simmons (1997) | ETV Classics
February 09, 2024Hosts Bill Terrell and Patricia Bennett meet on the fourth floor of the SC State Museum at the site of a Philip Simmons gate which is part of the museum’s permanent collection to talk about the life of the renowned artist. They meet up with him later in Charleston to view... -
Spoleto Festival USA: On Your Toes (1981) | ETV Classics
January 23, 2024Spoleto 81 On Your Toes offers a gift from the past for lovers of dance! The program showcases a trio of beautifully staged and performed dances that appeared on the Charleston stage in 1981. Spoleto host, Bob Edwards observed that ballet was first brought to Charleston 246... -
The Singing Christmas Tree (1985) | ETV Classics: Holiday Edition
December 22, 2023Produced by Arletta Raley and Directed by Algric Leo Chaplin, The Singing Christmas Tree is a timeless, festive presentation of song and dance to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Christian hymns and secular Christmas carols are presented by the ensemble staged as a towering... -
The Nutcracker with the Moscow State Ballet (1996) | ETV Classics: Holiday Edition
December 08, 2023Directed by Jim Eddins in 1996, The Nutcracker with the Moscow State Ballet is a beautiful production of a holiday classic with gorgeous costuming, set design and performances. Behind the scenes photography adds to the charm of the programming and creative camera shots of... -
The Christmas Special (1972) | ETV Classics: Holiday Edition
December 01, 2023The Christmas Special consists of two musical features. The Drum is a pageant with words and music by Katherine K. Davis, with a story line marking the journey of all who sought to honor the new born king found lying in a manger. Produced by Arletta Raley and directed by F...