Gas Shortage in the 1970s

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This television news retrospective for Houston’s KPRC-TV looks back at the 1970s. This part recounts major news stories such as the Sharpstown scandal, the Houston Mass Murders, and the energy crisis. With segments related to the city’s downtown development and economy, the broadcast pays particular attention to how Houston grew over the course of the decade—and the unforeseen consequences of that expansion. Of particular note is the opening sequence, which envisions a futuristic dive into the news archives.


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