RETIRED SHOWS
RETIRED SHOWS
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Over the span of decades, a number of shows have run their course, been revamped, relaunched, retired and more. Here's a glimpse into what used to be, and may be back again...
Giraffe House
Giraffe House
Est. 2009 | Retired 2023
Giraffe House is a sketch comedy show that follows a regular cast of weirdo roommates, who often find themselves in strange and ridiculous circumstances. It was created in 2009 by Diego Attanasio and Adrienne Sundquist. Giraffe house offers the opportunity to write and work in a full and fleshed out world without too much concern for continuity. Perfect for fans of shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Adult Swim.
VideoNow
VideoNow
Est. 2017 | Rebranded as The Pop! in 2021
VideoNow was created in 2017 by Alexis Collazo. It's a group of students of all majors who share a passion for music and film. The group's primary goal is to reach out and connect with the local music and film communities in order to share musical and visual talents through music videos and interviews. Started “The Pop”, a pre-recorded music round table segment, in the Fall of 2017. Originally named VideoChatNow: Pop Edition.
Short Attention Span
Short Attention Span
Est. 2009 | Retired 2016
Short Attention Span is a sketch comedy show that parodies college life and pop culture. It was created in 2009 by Joanna Darby and Krystal Janigan. Short Attention Span is a small group which allows the members to share ideas freely and try different positions each time there is a shoot. Short Attention Span loves to bring laughter across campus, encourage creativity, and grow the audience by bringing the community into the show.
MSU&U
MSU&U
Est. 2005 | Retired 2016
MSU&U is a news program that has been around for since 2006. It covers events on Michigan State University's campus and in the local community. MSU&U reaches out to MSU students who are active and interested in what is going on throughout campus and the community.
Apartment Six
Apartment Six
Est. ~2003 | Retired 2006
Six's Wild
Six's Wild
Est. 1996
A soap-opera style show that focuses on the lives of six university students with story lines that attempt to show what really occurs at college, such as painful relationships and problems with drugs.
Upfront/MSU Upfront / Lansing Upfront
Upfront/MSU Upfront / Lansing Upfront
Est. ~Early 2000s | Retired 2007
Rebranded from Online Lansing. Current news, issues and student opinions created with an extra flair for entertainment until it's retirement around 2007. "Debating issues that affect you." – A "Politically Incorrect"-style talk show.
Focal Point
Focal Point
Est. --
"The Future of News" - Was being produced in 1999/2000. Retired by 2003
Spartan TV
Spartan TV
Pilot 1999
An MSU sports show launched as a pilot program.
The Green And White Report / Green And White
The Green And White Report / Green And White
Est. 1993 | Rebranded to MSU&U in 2005
Rebranded from MSU Profile. It was a revamping of Profile more oriented to news. In 2005, rebranded into MSU&U.
Triv-Quest
Triv-Quest
Pilot 1989
A trivia show launched as a pilot program.
Spartan Sports
Spartan Sports
Pilot in 1989
An MSU sports show launched as a pilot program.
On Line Lansing
On Line Lansing
Est. ~Mid 1980s | Rebranded to Upfront in Early 2000s
Rebranded from Face To Face. A weekly news and current affairs program. Aired on WKAR-TV.
MSU Profile
MSU Profile
Est. ~Mid 1980s | Rebranded to Upfront in Early 2000s
Rebranded from Uplink. A weekly news and current affairs program.
Videosynchrasies
Videosynchrasies
Est. 1986
"A music video program"
Face To Face
Face To Face
Est. 1982 | Rebranded as Online Lansing in Mid 1980s
"A bi-weekly magazine show for and about students"
Zoorific
Zoorific
Est. 1982
"A children’s program produced with help from Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo"
Uplink
Uplink
Est. 1982 | Rebranded as MSU Profile
"A weekly news and current affairs program"
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