For 21 years Omega Productions has worked on one of the few remaining live broadcast variety shows – the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Awards Show, a live 
musical variety and awards event of the Oklahoma Heritage Association. For the past fifteen years Paul Christensen and his wife Donna Christensen have served as Line and Technical Producers for the event and broadcast, which has continued to grow into one of the premier awards shows in the country. For over 27 years, the black-tie ceremony has been shot and televised statewide by the Oklahoma Network (OETA) (PBS). This year’s event was shot and broadcast in High Definition (HD).
This year’s show was held at the Great Hall of the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where seven outstanding Oklahomans were inducted into the 81th class of the Oklahoma Hall
of Fame. The ceremony also included live musical performances by Tulsa based vocalist Molly Colvard and the Hall of Fame Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kent Kidwell. Those receiving awards were selected to join over 620 others who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since 1928. “Induction into the Hall 
of Fame is the highest honor any Oklahoman can receive for contributions to and representation of our state,” said Glen D. Johnson, a 2006 inductee and Chairman of the Board of the Oklahoma Heritage Association. Those inducted were Bill W. Burgess, Jr., Robert H. Henry, Donna Nigh, Ronald J. Norick, Carl R. Renfroe, Charles C. Stephenson and Jordan J. N. Tang.
Michael C. Turpen and V. Burns Hargis, co-hosts of the popular weekly public affairs television show seen throughout Oklahoma, Flashpoint with Hargis and Turpen, served as Masters of Ceremonies for the event. Turpen is a partner in the law firm of Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison and Lewis in Oklahoma City. Hargis is President of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Shannon Rich, President of the Oklahoma Heritage Association and OHA Director of Publications and Education, Gini Campbell served as Executive Producers. Campbell also served as Script Writer. Millie Craddick assisted as Executive Administrator,
Hall of Fame Awards. Emmy Award Winning Oklahoma native and OETA Station Manager, Bill Thrash, produced the stage show as well as the HD television special. Directing the show was OETA’s Mickie Smith. Price Woolridge served as OETA’s Production Manager. Justice Steve Taylor provided stage and talent direction. Chuck Dutrow provided Lighting Design and served as 
Lighting Director along with Robert Howard with Toucan Lighting, Lighting vendor. Jesi Crino served as Assistant Director (AD). Jeff Morava was Technical Director (TD). Holly Emig served as Teleprompt Operator. Camera operators wereTony Emig, Mark Alexin, Derek Watson, Randy Hayes, Boots Kennedye and Tom Thompson. Clint Daily and Keith Singleton served as Stage Managers for the project. Baker Boys, Oklahoma City, provided the labor crew. Dr. Kent Kidwell contracted the Hall of Fame Orchestra and served as Music Director for the show.
Larry Allen served as EIC, Video with assistance from Roland Alford. Price Wooldridge provided video shading along with Lance O’Neal, who handled tape duties. Dave Luke, Fantasy Studios, San Francisco, provided the on-air mix. High Definition (HD)
mobile television facilities were provided by Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Forrest Production Services, Tulsa, utilized their audio mobile unit to record and mix the soundtrack, through the services of Tim Kennard , Chief Engineer and Owner, assisted by Jonathon Gardner. Alan Stiebing served as the on-site communications tech. Omega brought in sound consultant,Joey Baker to mix the live show 
for the more than 1400 in attendance during the formal dinner and show. TES Productions, Tulsa, provided Sound Reinforcement, Projection and Soft Goods services. TES Personnel responsible for the success of the show were Megan Stevens, Producer; Jim Lenertz, Production Coordinator, assisted by Aaron Brown, Joe Perez and Aaron Bowles; David Carr, Monitor Sound Engineer; and Kevin Frankenburger, Projection Technician.
The Oklahoma Heritage Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the unique heritage and history of Oklahoma and fostering pride in the state. The organization was established in 1927 by Mrs. Anna B. Korn and a group of prominent citizens who met at the State Capitol. The first Hall of Fame Awards show was held a year later on November 16, 1928, Statehood Day. Since that first affair, the show has been held annually during the month of November. This year’s outing celebrates the 81th running of the event – the only one of its kind in the nation.
