Gridiron Emcees

Each year, the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron invites a civic leader of some stature to become a piñata temporarily, or as we like to call them our emcee. They have ranged from politicians who already held office to university faculty who already held tenure to journalists who already had turned in their stories for the day. … More Gridiron Emcees

2004 Cast

Emcee: Scott Van Laningham, director, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Pianist/bassist: Emily Kaitz Guitar: Flip Putthoff Banjo: Curt Richardson Brass Band: Sharla Bardin, Laura Bruegge, Lana Flowers, Richard Dean Prudenti, Mark Young and Michael Zamora Cast: All About Town — Grady Jim Robinson and Emily Kaitz Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — Laura Kellams and Michelle Parks Benton … More 2004 Cast

1982 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, David Davies, Dave Edmark, Rusty Garrett, Dan Mouritsen, Gaylene Morton, Katherine Shurlds, David Speer, Jody Speer, Jo Ann Todd, Peter Tooker and Scott VanLaningham Emcee — Nate Allen Accompanist — Elizabeth Sims Cast and Crew Springdale News — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Mike Gauldin, David Lanier, Cindy Morrow, Gaylene Morton, … More 1982 Cast and Crew

1981 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Margaret Dickerson, Rusty Garrett, Carl Hitt, Ray Kanter, Gaylene Morton, Dan Mouritsen, Jo Ann Todd, Peter Tooker, Peggy Treiber, Scott VanLaningham, Sally Wampler Emcee — Dave Edmark Accompanist — Nova Teeter Cast and Crew Arkansas Gazette — Dave Edmark Arkansas Traveler — Mike Gauldin Freelance — Peggy Treiber Friends of … More 1981 Cast and Crew

1980 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Peggy Frizzell, Rusty Garrett, Ray Kanter, Varnell Lee, Donna Lonchar, Cindy Morrow, Dennis Oneal, Katherine Shurlds, David Speer, Peter Tooker, Kathy VanLaningham and Donna Whitaker Emcee — Ernie Deane Accompanist — Nova Teeter Cast and Crew Springdale News — Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Mike Brown, David Lanier, Bill Rogers, Scott … More 1980 Cast and Crew

1979 Cast and Crew

Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Peggy Frizzell, Kathy Hurt, Ron Hurt, Donna Lonchar, Dennis Oneal, Katherine Shurlds, Scott VanLaningham and Donna Whitaker Emcee — Varnell Lee Intermission Music — Mary Noe Cast and Crew — Daniel Barnes, Dennis Barnes, Guy Barnes, Patti Baymiller, Elsa Beneke, Brenda Blagg, Philip Bruce, Mike Brown, Marie Clinton, Dick Clohecy, … More 1979 Cast and Crew

1978 Cast and Crew

Planning Committee — Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Peggy Frizzell, Kathy Hurt, Ron Hurt, Kathy Mandrell, Elena Odio, Suzy Perkins, Scott VanLaningham Emcee — Harry Marsh Piano — Nova Teeter Technical Director — Libby Rhodes Cast and Crew — Charlie Alison, Guy Barnes, Brenda Blagg, Philip Bruce, Clay Carithers, Dick Clohecy, Don Cowan, Glynda Duncan, Dave … More 1978 Cast and Crew

1978 Program

The Northwest Arkansas Gridiron first hit the stage — well, “stage” might be too grand a term; how about raised “sheep-auction platform” — of the Rodeo Community Center Building in Springdale on March 24, 1978. The theme was “Close Encounters of the Fourth Estate.” Here’s the lineup. Act 1 “We’re On Our Way” ♫ Cast … More 1978 Program