On the River

"On the River" was a public television project of WTZA-TV, Hudson Valley Television, Kingston, New York. Running from 1986-1993, all episodes of this series are now held in the Marist College Archives as part of their Environmental History collection.

These episodes are shared with permission by the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

"Logbook 1" introduces the viewer to the Hudson River and the groups that were working to clean it up in 1986, including the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Riverkeeper, and more.

"Logbook 36" follows Hudson River commercial fisherman Frank Parslow (Port Ewen, NY) through a day of shad fishing, including smoking shad.

Includes original Freihofer's Baking Company advertisements and support messages.

"Logbook 39" follows Pete Seeger onboard the replica sloop Woody Guthrie.

Includes original Freihofer's Baking Company advertisements and support messages.