Elson Trinidad
Born and raised in Los Angeles (watching KCET since toddler-age), Elson Trinidad has been a KCET contributor since 2012, covering Asian/Pacific Islander communities and local environmental issues, and in 2014 wrote and curated KCET's 50th Anniversary section. He is also an accomplished singer/musician, community activist, historian, and nonprofit professional.
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The educational history talk show "Meeting Of Minds," featuring actors portraying a roundtable discussion of historical figures moderated by Steve Allen, debuted in January 1977.
In August 1976, the award-winning weeknightly news magazine program "28 Tonight" premiered, hosted by Los Angeles TV news veteran Clete Roberts.
On May 29. 1973, City Councilman Tom Bradley defeated incumbent Sam Yorty to become the first L.A. Mayor of African American ancestry, as well as the first black mayor of a major U.S. city.
In March 1972, KCET premiered "Doin' It," its first public affairs series on L.A.'s African American community.
In October 1971, KCET completed the move from its leased facility on 1313 North Vine Street in Hollywood to a 3.5 acre historic studio lot on 4401 Sunset Boulevard.
On February 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the San Fernando Valley -- the first in the L.A. area in nearly 38 years -- caused major damage in the community of Sylmar.
On October 5, 1970, the new Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television network officially went on the air, with KCET as one of its 190 charter member stations.
On August 29, 1970, a large anti-Vietnam War protest in East L.A. escalated into violent clashes with Sheriff's deputies, resulting in the death of local journalist Ruben Salazar.
In May 1970, "Hollywood Television Theater," a series of original televised plays and classic dramas, utilizing the station's Hollywood ties to rein in all-star talent, made its debut.
On November 2, 1989, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner newspaper, once the largest afternoon paper in the U.S., ceased publication after 86 years.
In November 1989, KCET's VideoFinders was established as the first drop-ship home video ordering program in the United States.
In October 1989, the downtown Los Angeles skyline reached new heights as the 1,017-foot Library Tower was completed, becoming the tallest building west of Chicago.