The Tall Tower (2012)

"The Tall Tower" is an award-winning documentary covering the history of WEAU's 2,000 foot broadcast tower located in Fairchild. The largest free-standing structure east of the Mississippi for some time, this tower toppled down on March 22, 2011 during a winter storm. This is the story of the tower's erection, destruction and construction of the brand new tower.

Awards won: Wisconsin Broadcaster's Award (2012), Associated Press Award (2012), Telly Award (2013) and Videographer's Award (2013).

Airdate: April 2012

Credits:
Producer - Andrew Felix
Narrator - Peter Dean
Videographers - Andrew Felix, Ron Wiedemeier, Keith Grohn, Eric Stelter, Michael Neary, Jeff Ralph, Duane Wolter
Video/Photo Contributors - Rick Wold, Tim Abraham, Mark Burg