Back Porch Video Explained

Back Porch Video is a local cable television-based music video program in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It premiered on January 28, 1984 and was created with Russ Gibb, former owner of the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan.^[1]

The program was broadcast from Westinghouse Broadcasting's Group W Cable studios in Dearborn, and stayed on the air for around 16 years. Initially airing from 10pm-1am on Saturday nights, the show expanded to 9pm-1am after about one year. The program saw a short run of three programs broadcast nationwide on Detroit's PBS station WTVS Channel 56.

In 1985, Back Porch Video won a CableACE Award.

External links

• Four Way Mirror - The Story of Back Porch Video (part one)
• Four Way Mirror - The Story of Back Porch Video (part two)
• Four Way Mirror - Behind the Scenes of Back Porch Video with Mohawk Mat Hunt: The Misfits Meet Mrs. Gibb
• Four Way Mirror - Behind the Scenes of Back Porch Video with Mohawk Mat Hunt: Henry Rollins Interview and After-Party

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gary Grimshaw Benefit "Uncle Russ Gibb" talking about the Grande Ballroom 3-22-14. www.youtube.com.