Luling Watermelon Thump and Star Wars (1977) - KXAN/KVUE Films

Duration: 6:41

Year Published: 1977

Sound: sound

Description: This film reel from Austin’s KVUE-TV contains a series of television news footage that would have aired as highlights to news stories. Many are silent and would have been voiced over by the anchorperson. The segments on this reel date from June 24, 1977. This series includes news stories about the annual Luling Watermelon Thump, federal investigations of the Gary Job Corps Center, and audience enthusiasm for Star Wars.