Celebrating 60 Years of Idaho Public Television

Celebrating 60 Years of Public Television in Idaho

Cheers to Sixty Years!

From ambitious early efforts in Pocatello and Moscow to a statewide, multichannel broadcast and streaming network, Idaho Public Television has served the Gem State with one mission in mind: to educate, inform and inspire all Idahoans.

Here's a chance to look back at 60 years of public television milestones as we plan for a future where we continue to tell Idaho's stories in innovative and creative ways.

From the Vault

A Look Back...

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On September 6, 1965, KUID made its inaugural broadcast in Moscow, Idaho, at the University of Idaho. Pictured here are Gordon Law (left) and Peter Haggart (right)

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Staff assembling video equipment in front of the Idaho Capitol

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Engineers in the 1960s

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Gene Shumate, the first host of Idaho Reports, in front of the Capitol

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Engineers monitoring the screens, 1960s

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Installing a microwave dish

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One of the earliest program guides - trifold. April 1975

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"Make Us A Membership Offer We Can't Refuse" Festival, 1975

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Festival, 1981

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The first full issue of Channels Magazine - September 1982

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A remote set up for the KISU team

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The Idaho Reports team at the Idaho Capitol

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Cathy Rouyer, Jenifer (McDaniel) Johnson, Ann (Summerall) Jabro, and Mindy Belt. 1985

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Former Outdoor Idaho staff Royce Williams (left) and Peter Morrill (right) filming on location

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Marcia Franklin's first episode as host of Idaho Reports

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Outdoor Idaho's early logo

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Joan Cartan-Hansen with Walter Mondale

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IdahoPTV hosting political debates

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KAID staff photo, 1980s

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A view from Master Control

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The first full color Channels Magazine cover. September 2012

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Blast from the Past

Some Things Never Change | History of KAID

Vintage Promos

Mister Rogers Spreads Neighborly love in Idaho

From Before to Beyond

What it takes to be an Outdoor Idaho videographer

On to 100

Smooth Image Slideshow

Build a Lasting Legacy with IdahoPTV

Norma Jean Fisher (Aunt Jean) was a longtime supporter of Idaho Public Television and included IdahoPTV in her estate plans. Her family carries that legacy forward, by encouraging others to do the same.

For every completed gift intent form received, all donations (no matter the size), will be amplified by the Norma Jean Fisher Trust, making an additional contribution.

Support the joy of discovery, the beauty of storytelling and the value of learning at every age by donating to IdahoPTV during our 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2025.

60 yrs on to 100

Celebrate public media in Idaho's 60th anniversary with this look at the last 60 years, and what that means for the future.

FRONTLINE Documentarian Michael Kirk Speaks About His Filmmaking Start at the University of Idaho

Mike Kirk, one of the original senior producers for FRONTLINE, speaks to the University of Idaho's Professor Emeritus Kenton Bird about the impact and importance of his filmmaking beginnings in Idaho.