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CNN and CBS Coverage of Jessie Davis Case Provided by R & B Communications
When word of a missing pregnant woman came to light one weekend, the national news media converged
on Canton, Ohio recently. CNN asked for a crew on the ground Monday morning to provide live pictures of
the events that unfolded throughout the coming week. R & B Communications sent a team to Canton to
provide pictures and sound for each live shot. In addition, R & B Communications provided CBS - The Early
Show with a on-site field producer to assist in covering the events that surrounded Jessie Davis'
disappearance. Unfortunately, a week later, her body was found in a shallow grave one county north of
where she lived. Her former boyfriend, and father of her two children has been indited on two counts of
murder.
R & B Communications Videotapes Jack Hanna for Weather Channel Program
The Weather Channel recently called upon R & B Communications to provide a production crew with
equipment to shoot a special program at the Columbus Zoo. The crew met up with Jack Hanna, former
director of the zoo and host of his own syndicated television program Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. Mr.
Hanna is also a regular guest on Good Morning America and The Late Show with David Letterman. The crew
from R & B Communications shot video footage of various animals as Jack Hanna explained the impact of
climate changes on various species around the world. Check listings for this upcoming Weather Channel
Special.
Fuse TV Programs Shot by R & B Communications Production Team
R & B Communications provided a broadcast production crew and equipment package for Fuse TV recently.
Producers spent two days shooting several episodes of Steven's Untitled Rock Show and a documentary of
the Warped Tour exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum located in Cleveland, Ohio. The
production team also traveled to the offices of Alternative Press magazine to shoot interviews for additional
episodes. R & B Communications provided producers a complete production crew shooting with three
Panasonic DVX100 cameras, an assortment of lighting and grip equipment as well as several location
audio packages with sound engineers.
R & B Communications Covers the Gravelle Trial for Associated Press
The Associated Press contracted R & B Communications to cover the sentencing procedure of Michael and
Sharon Gravelle recently. Both parents were found guilty of forcing some of their 11 adopted, special-
needs children to sleep in cages. The production team from R & B Communications shot interviews with the
prosecuting attorney and the Gravelle's attorney as well as the sentencing procedure. The couple were
sentenced to two years in prison each for child endangering after emotional statements in which the
parents claimed they were only trying to keep the kids safe. The Gravelles have said they will appeal their
convictions. The judge allowed them to remain free on bond pending the appeal.
R & B Communications Produces Stories for Court TV Series Video Justice
A producer and production crew from R & B Communications recently covered three stories in the
Cleveland and Akron, Ohio area for the new Court TV series, Video Justice. The first story involved a
robbery and assault on a convenience store owner that took place in 2004. The victim was severely
beaten with a steel pipe while being robbed for $60.00, the contents of the cash register. The second
story involved two criminals that got arrested after they continued to steal money from a church donation
box. In the third story, an entire family was apprehended after shoplifting a cart full of merchandise from a
clothing store. It was revealed later that the mother taught her three children to lie to investigators if they
were caught. All three crimes were recorded on tape from surveillance cameras. The production team from
R & B Communications videotaped interviews with victims, detectives and police officers and shot footage
of locations where the crimes where committed. In all cases, the criminals were convicted in part due to
surveillance video from the crime scene. Watch for these stories in upcoming episodes on the Court TV
series Video Justice.
Lebron James Interviewed for ESPN's ESPY Awards with the Help of R & B Communications
ESPN producers recently came to Cleveland, Ohio. They met a production crew from R & B Communications
to videotape an interview with Cleveland Cavaliers forward, Lebron James for the 2007 ESPY Awards
program broadcast on ESPN. The ESPY awards covers all sports and winners are selected by the fans. The
interview with Lebron will be used in a series of promotional spots for the broadcast.
Production Crew for Mike Tyson's World Tour Kickoff Provided by R & B Communications
R & B Communications was called upon recently to provide a complete production crew for the first match
of "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in Youngstown, Ohio. The event was produced and distributed for Pay Per
View and was broadcast to more than 50-million homes in North America via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV &
Dish Network in the United States, and Viewer's Choice and Bell ExpressVu in Canada. R & B
Communications provided the entire on-site production crew including all truck positions, graphic and
camera operators, jib arm, audio engineers, and utility and instant replay positions. Mike Tyson's World
Tour kicked off at the 6000 seat Chevrolet Centre with the former heavyweight champion fighting four
rounds against Corey "T-Rex" Sanders. Tyson dropped Sanders in the opening seconds and pressed the
action throughout. Sanders seemed to have little interest in trading punches and virtually all the good
connects were made by Tyson. Sanders' knees were buckled by a Tyson right in round three, and Tyson
landed a big right hand in the fourth.
Rolls Royce Uses Steadicam Services from R & B Communications to Highlight New Fuel Cell Program
R & B Communications recently provided Steadicam services to Rolls Royce Aerospace at Stark State
College in Canton, Ohio. The video program features a new fuel cell development program. Rolls Royce
famous for it's luxury car division, is also known for producing fuel efficient jet engines used in commercial
and military aviation. The crew from R & B Communications shot Steadicam footage of the new fuel cell
labs, students in classes, and general b-roll of the college for use in the finished video. The producer and
director from England were very pleased with the results achieved with the Steadicam.
R & B Communications Captures House Move for New HGTV Series
Haulin' House, a new series on Home and Garden Television will feature the move of a historic log home in
Gates Mills, Ohio in an upcoming episode. The house was built in 1910 and became unstable after a mud
slide a year ago. The home sits just 8 feet from a 150 foot drop-off into a ravine. The home owners feared
the house would slide down the hill unless it was moved about 50 feet back. R & B Communications was
called upon to videotape interviews with the home owners and house mover and shot additional b-roll for
the new HGTV program. Look for the episode on an upcoming program.
R & B Communications Provides Crew and Equipment To Discovery Channels' Amazing Lives
Discovery Channel Europe recently called upon R & B Communications to assist British producers in
shooting a documentary concerning brain cancer and the process of surgery and recovery for the series
Amazing Lives. The four-day shoot followed a patient with his family from Colorado at the world-renowned
Cleveland Clinic through pre-op testing, MRI scans, surgery and recovery. The series Amazing Lives airs on
Discovery Channel Europe. R & B Communications provided support crew, a complete audio recording
package, lighting and grip equipment, additional lenses and other production gear.
Production Crew Reaches Back to 1863 to Film Civil War Re-Enactment in High Definition
R & B Communications recently provided a high definition production crew to film a re-enactment of a
significant battle of the American Civil War for a documentary film. The battle took place in Bath, Ohio at
Hale Farm and Village, a historic community of period buildings, farms and shops. The battle scenes
highlighted John Pelham, an artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart
during the Civil War. Nicknamed "The Gallant Pelham" for his military prowess and personal courage,
Pelham revolutionized the usage of light artillery as a mobile arm of the cavalry. Major John Pelham was
shot in the back of head at the battle of Kelley’s Ford in 1863. The production crew from R & B
Communications shot footage of the live-fire battle from different angles and recorded various other
scenes called for in the script and storyboards. The footage will be part of a documentary film to be
released nationally.
R & B Communications Covers the National Football Hall of Fame Ceremonies for Associated Press
The Associated Press called upon R & B Communications to cover all the activities surrounding the 2006
National Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. A producer and production crew were dispatched to
Canton, Ohio, home of the National Football Hall of Fame, to cover all the events surrounding the
festivities. Fans from all over the United States make the induction ceremonies an annual pilgrimage as
they support their favorite players. The R & B Communications production team taped interviews, shot
hours of b-roll and covered all the induction speeches for Associated Press.
R & B Communications Sends Production Team to Big Apple for Free Give-Away
New York City was the location of a promotional event for visitlondon.com, a visitors bureau that promotes
travel to the United Kingdom. R & B Communications sent a producer and production crew to cover the
event that involved giving away free lemonade, T-shirts and other trinkets to raise awareness of the
London-based visitors bureau. The production team from R & B Communications worked in conjunction
with Clifford PR to capture the event on video in 3 separate locations - Battery Park, Grand Central Station
and Central Park. The videotapes were converted from NTSC to PAL standard and shipped to London for
editing.
Eaton Corporation United Way Campaign Video Produced by R & B Communications
For the 16th consecutive year, R & B Communications produced an annual United Way Campaign video for
Cleveland-based Eaton Corporation. Eaton, a fortune 500 company with $12 billion in sales, 65,000
employees and operations in 28 countries, places great importance on it's annual United Way fund-raising
efforts. This year, Eaton employees effected by Hurricane Katrina in Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans,
Louisiana were featured. R & B Communications sent a producer and video crew on-location to tape
multiple interviews and extensive footage of the damage caused by the hurricane. The story goes on to
describe how Eaton people were personally effected by the hurricane and how Jackson facility employees
assisted victims after the storm. Another story featured an Eaton family in Cincinnati, Ohio that sought
assistance from Light House Youth Services, a United Way funded agency. In addition to the campaign
video, R & B Communications produced 3 scripted video modules to assist in training United Way solicitors.
The campaign video is distributed each year to all Eaton North American facilities and plants that conduct a
United Way fund-raising campaign. R & B Communications has produced the Eaton United Way campaign
video each year since 1994.
R & B Communications Records UFO Story for the History Channel in High Definition
Back in 1947, bodies from what appeared to be aliens were supposedly shipped to Hanger 18 at Wright
Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio for closer examination. Producers from the History Channel
program UFO Files sent a production crew from R & B Communications to the base to try an uncover the
mystery that still surrounds this event. The story had the production team searching for the remains of a
possible UFO crash from the infamous Roswell, New Mexico incident after World War ll. The producers
interviewed base commander Colonel Weaver, several witnesses and UFO experts, as well as Rob Young,
historian of the National Museum of the US Air Force. The crew taped the interviews using a high definition
Panasonic Varicam shooting DVC Pro 100HD tape format and shot additional b-roll of the base, but the
elusive Hanger 18 remains off limits according to military security. The production team then traveled to
Chagrin Falls, Ohio to tape an interview with a notable UFO expert and investigator.
Viktor Schreckengost Video News Release Produced by R & B Communications
Designer, artist and teacher Viktor Schreckengost turned 100 years old recently. His life's work is
recognized widely by many but his name is known by few. The Viktor Schreckengost Foundation called
upon R & B Communications to produce a video news release announcing the artist's 100th birthday. Over
a hundred exhibitions across the United States are showcasing Schreckengost's works in celebration of his
centennial birthday. R & B Communications wrote the script for the video news release and taped
interviews with the artist himself, the executive director of the Schreckengost Foundation and co-president
of a notable design firm and former student. The Viktor Schreckengost National Centennial Exhibition finally
gives Viktor a place in the national spotlight he so richly deserves. Click here to visit the Schreckengost
Foundation.
'I Want That' Story Produced by R & B Communications for HGTV
A mosquito's bite can cause more than just itching. In many parts of the country, a booming mosquito
population has led to increased cases of West Nile virus and Encephalitis. Enter the Mosquito Trap. A plug-
in appliance that attracts the flying insects and kills them. R & B Communications was contracted to
produce a segment for the HGTV series I Want That highlighting the benefits and safety of the Mosquito
Trap. R & B Communications sent a producer and production crew to Chagrin Falls, Ohio to produce the
story. Look for the segment on an upcoming episode of 'I Want That' on HGTV.
R & B Communications Tapes Story for ABC's Good Morning America
R & B Communications recently provided a production crew to shoot a segment for ABC's Good Morning
America. The crew traveled to Wadsworth, Ohio to tape an interview with Sarah Brecht, an author who
wrote a book dealing with the serious issue of teens who cut themselves - also known as self-injury. In
the book "Beyond the Knife," Sarah recounts her experiences as a teen and provides a positive message
to others trying to overcome cutting. The crew from R & B Communications shot additional b-roll and then
up-linked the footage to New York for air the following morning.
When word of a missing pregnant woman came to light one weekend, the national news media converged
on Canton, Ohio recently. CNN asked for a crew on the ground Monday morning to provide live pictures of
the events that unfolded throughout the coming week. R & B Communications sent a team to Canton to
provide pictures and sound for each live shot. In addition, R & B Communications provided CBS - The Early
Show with a on-site field producer to assist in covering the events that surrounded Jessie Davis'
disappearance. Unfortunately, a week later, her body was found in a shallow grave one county north of
where she lived. Her former boyfriend, and father of her two children has been indited on two counts of
murder.
R & B Communications Videotapes Jack Hanna for Weather Channel Program
The Weather Channel recently called upon R & B Communications to provide a production crew with
equipment to shoot a special program at the Columbus Zoo. The crew met up with Jack Hanna, former
director of the zoo and host of his own syndicated television program Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. Mr.
Hanna is also a regular guest on Good Morning America and The Late Show with David Letterman. The crew
from R & B Communications shot video footage of various animals as Jack Hanna explained the impact of
climate changes on various species around the world. Check listings for this upcoming Weather Channel
Special.
Fuse TV Programs Shot by R & B Communications Production Team
R & B Communications provided a broadcast production crew and equipment package for Fuse TV recently.
Producers spent two days shooting several episodes of Steven's Untitled Rock Show and a documentary of
the Warped Tour exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum located in Cleveland, Ohio. The
production team also traveled to the offices of Alternative Press magazine to shoot interviews for additional
episodes. R & B Communications provided producers a complete production crew shooting with three
Panasonic DVX100 cameras, an assortment of lighting and grip equipment as well as several location
audio packages with sound engineers.
R & B Communications Covers the Gravelle Trial for Associated Press
The Associated Press contracted R & B Communications to cover the sentencing procedure of Michael and
Sharon Gravelle recently. Both parents were found guilty of forcing some of their 11 adopted, special-
needs children to sleep in cages. The production team from R & B Communications shot interviews with the
prosecuting attorney and the Gravelle's attorney as well as the sentencing procedure. The couple were
sentenced to two years in prison each for child endangering after emotional statements in which the
parents claimed they were only trying to keep the kids safe. The Gravelles have said they will appeal their
convictions. The judge allowed them to remain free on bond pending the appeal.
R & B Communications Produces Stories for Court TV Series Video Justice
A producer and production crew from R & B Communications recently covered three stories in the
Cleveland and Akron, Ohio area for the new Court TV series, Video Justice. The first story involved a
robbery and assault on a convenience store owner that took place in 2004. The victim was severely
beaten with a steel pipe while being robbed for $60.00, the contents of the cash register. The second
story involved two criminals that got arrested after they continued to steal money from a church donation
box. In the third story, an entire family was apprehended after shoplifting a cart full of merchandise from a
clothing store. It was revealed later that the mother taught her three children to lie to investigators if they
were caught. All three crimes were recorded on tape from surveillance cameras. The production team from
R & B Communications videotaped interviews with victims, detectives and police officers and shot footage
of locations where the crimes where committed. In all cases, the criminals were convicted in part due to
surveillance video from the crime scene. Watch for these stories in upcoming episodes on the Court TV
series Video Justice.
Lebron James Interviewed for ESPN's ESPY Awards with the Help of R & B Communications
ESPN producers recently came to Cleveland, Ohio. They met a production crew from R & B Communications
to videotape an interview with Cleveland Cavaliers forward, Lebron James for the 2007 ESPY Awards
program broadcast on ESPN. The ESPY awards covers all sports and winners are selected by the fans. The
interview with Lebron will be used in a series of promotional spots for the broadcast.
Production Crew for Mike Tyson's World Tour Kickoff Provided by R & B Communications
R & B Communications was called upon recently to provide a complete production crew for the first match
of "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in Youngstown, Ohio. The event was produced and distributed for Pay Per
View and was broadcast to more than 50-million homes in North America via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV &
Dish Network in the United States, and Viewer's Choice and Bell ExpressVu in Canada. R & B
Communications provided the entire on-site production crew including all truck positions, graphic and
camera operators, jib arm, audio engineers, and utility and instant replay positions. Mike Tyson's World
Tour kicked off at the 6000 seat Chevrolet Centre with the former heavyweight champion fighting four
rounds against Corey "T-Rex" Sanders. Tyson dropped Sanders in the opening seconds and pressed the
action throughout. Sanders seemed to have little interest in trading punches and virtually all the good
connects were made by Tyson. Sanders' knees were buckled by a Tyson right in round three, and Tyson
landed a big right hand in the fourth.
Rolls Royce Uses Steadicam Services from R & B Communications to Highlight New Fuel Cell Program
R & B Communications recently provided Steadicam services to Rolls Royce Aerospace at Stark State
College in Canton, Ohio. The video program features a new fuel cell development program. Rolls Royce
famous for it's luxury car division, is also known for producing fuel efficient jet engines used in commercial
and military aviation. The crew from R & B Communications shot Steadicam footage of the new fuel cell
labs, students in classes, and general b-roll of the college for use in the finished video. The producer and
director from England were very pleased with the results achieved with the Steadicam.
R & B Communications Captures House Move for New HGTV Series
Haulin' House, a new series on Home and Garden Television will feature the move of a historic log home in
Gates Mills, Ohio in an upcoming episode. The house was built in 1910 and became unstable after a mud
slide a year ago. The home sits just 8 feet from a 150 foot drop-off into a ravine. The home owners feared
the house would slide down the hill unless it was moved about 50 feet back. R & B Communications was
called upon to videotape interviews with the home owners and house mover and shot additional b-roll for
the new HGTV program. Look for the episode on an upcoming program.
R & B Communications Provides Crew and Equipment To Discovery Channels' Amazing Lives
Discovery Channel Europe recently called upon R & B Communications to assist British producers in
shooting a documentary concerning brain cancer and the process of surgery and recovery for the series
Amazing Lives. The four-day shoot followed a patient with his family from Colorado at the world-renowned
Cleveland Clinic through pre-op testing, MRI scans, surgery and recovery. The series Amazing Lives airs on
Discovery Channel Europe. R & B Communications provided support crew, a complete audio recording
package, lighting and grip equipment, additional lenses and other production gear.
Production Crew Reaches Back to 1863 to Film Civil War Re-Enactment in High Definition
R & B Communications recently provided a high definition production crew to film a re-enactment of a
significant battle of the American Civil War for a documentary film. The battle took place in Bath, Ohio at
Hale Farm and Village, a historic community of period buildings, farms and shops. The battle scenes
highlighted John Pelham, an artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart
during the Civil War. Nicknamed "The Gallant Pelham" for his military prowess and personal courage,
Pelham revolutionized the usage of light artillery as a mobile arm of the cavalry. Major John Pelham was
shot in the back of head at the battle of Kelley’s Ford in 1863. The production crew from R & B
Communications shot footage of the live-fire battle from different angles and recorded various other
scenes called for in the script and storyboards. The footage will be part of a documentary film to be
released nationally.
R & B Communications Covers the National Football Hall of Fame Ceremonies for Associated Press
The Associated Press called upon R & B Communications to cover all the activities surrounding the 2006
National Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. A producer and production crew were dispatched to
Canton, Ohio, home of the National Football Hall of Fame, to cover all the events surrounding the
festivities. Fans from all over the United States make the induction ceremonies an annual pilgrimage as
they support their favorite players. The R & B Communications production team taped interviews, shot
hours of b-roll and covered all the induction speeches for Associated Press.
R & B Communications Sends Production Team to Big Apple for Free Give-Away
New York City was the location of a promotional event for visitlondon.com, a visitors bureau that promotes
travel to the United Kingdom. R & B Communications sent a producer and production crew to cover the
event that involved giving away free lemonade, T-shirts and other trinkets to raise awareness of the
London-based visitors bureau. The production team from R & B Communications worked in conjunction
with Clifford PR to capture the event on video in 3 separate locations - Battery Park, Grand Central Station
and Central Park. The videotapes were converted from NTSC to PAL standard and shipped to London for
editing.
Eaton Corporation United Way Campaign Video Produced by R & B Communications
For the 16th consecutive year, R & B Communications produced an annual United Way Campaign video for
Cleveland-based Eaton Corporation. Eaton, a fortune 500 company with $12 billion in sales, 65,000
employees and operations in 28 countries, places great importance on it's annual United Way fund-raising
efforts. This year, Eaton employees effected by Hurricane Katrina in Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans,
Louisiana were featured. R & B Communications sent a producer and video crew on-location to tape
multiple interviews and extensive footage of the damage caused by the hurricane. The story goes on to
describe how Eaton people were personally effected by the hurricane and how Jackson facility employees
assisted victims after the storm. Another story featured an Eaton family in Cincinnati, Ohio that sought
assistance from Light House Youth Services, a United Way funded agency. In addition to the campaign
video, R & B Communications produced 3 scripted video modules to assist in training United Way solicitors.
The campaign video is distributed each year to all Eaton North American facilities and plants that conduct a
United Way fund-raising campaign. R & B Communications has produced the Eaton United Way campaign
video each year since 1994.
R & B Communications Records UFO Story for the History Channel in High Definition
Back in 1947, bodies from what appeared to be aliens were supposedly shipped to Hanger 18 at Wright
Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio for closer examination. Producers from the History Channel
program UFO Files sent a production crew from R & B Communications to the base to try an uncover the
mystery that still surrounds this event. The story had the production team searching for the remains of a
possible UFO crash from the infamous Roswell, New Mexico incident after World War ll. The producers
interviewed base commander Colonel Weaver, several witnesses and UFO experts, as well as Rob Young,
historian of the National Museum of the US Air Force. The crew taped the interviews using a high definition
Panasonic Varicam shooting DVC Pro 100HD tape format and shot additional b-roll of the base, but the
elusive Hanger 18 remains off limits according to military security. The production team then traveled to
Chagrin Falls, Ohio to tape an interview with a notable UFO expert and investigator.
Viktor Schreckengost Video News Release Produced by R & B Communications
Designer, artist and teacher Viktor Schreckengost turned 100 years old recently. His life's work is
recognized widely by many but his name is known by few. The Viktor Schreckengost Foundation called
upon R & B Communications to produce a video news release announcing the artist's 100th birthday. Over
a hundred exhibitions across the United States are showcasing Schreckengost's works in celebration of his
centennial birthday. R & B Communications wrote the script for the video news release and taped
interviews with the artist himself, the executive director of the Schreckengost Foundation and co-president
of a notable design firm and former student. The Viktor Schreckengost National Centennial Exhibition finally
gives Viktor a place in the national spotlight he so richly deserves. Click here to visit the Schreckengost
Foundation.
'I Want That' Story Produced by R & B Communications for HGTV
A mosquito's bite can cause more than just itching. In many parts of the country, a booming mosquito
population has led to increased cases of West Nile virus and Encephalitis. Enter the Mosquito Trap. A plug-
in appliance that attracts the flying insects and kills them. R & B Communications was contracted to
produce a segment for the HGTV series I Want That highlighting the benefits and safety of the Mosquito
Trap. R & B Communications sent a producer and production crew to Chagrin Falls, Ohio to produce the
story. Look for the segment on an upcoming episode of 'I Want That' on HGTV.
R & B Communications Tapes Story for ABC's Good Morning America
R & B Communications recently provided a production crew to shoot a segment for ABC's Good Morning
America. The crew traveled to Wadsworth, Ohio to tape an interview with Sarah Brecht, an author who
wrote a book dealing with the serious issue of teens who cut themselves - also known as self-injury. In
the book "Beyond the Knife," Sarah recounts her experiences as a teen and provides a positive message
to others trying to overcome cutting. The crew from R & B Communications shot additional b-roll and then
up-linked the footage to New York for air the following morning.
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