NBC White Paper

NBC White Paper was an acclaimed series of NBC news specials. The program had no regular timeslot but aired a few times each year, presenting detailed documentary coverage of specific events.

In the fall of 1968, Fred Freed produced the three-part "Ordeal of the American City," which focused on domestic issues. Jim Henson prepared the opening sequence, featuring "a juxtaposition of urban images -- traffic, industry, fires, riots." Bam! Muppets Music & Magic event, Commercials and Experiments screening, 2004. ToughPigs write-up.