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The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) is an American institution dedicated to showcasing historic and contemporary radio and television content.
Answer: True
The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) serves as an American institution focused on preserving and presenting historical and current content from radio and television.
The MBC was founded in 1982 and officially opened its doors to the public in the same year.
Answer: False
The Museum of Broadcast Communications was established in 1982 but did not commence public operations until June 1987.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has always been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Answer: True
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has maintained its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, throughout its operational history.
The National Radio Hall of Fame has been affiliated with the MBC since 1991.
Answer: True
The affiliation between the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Museum of Broadcast Communications commenced in 1991.
The American Advertising Federation's Advertising Hall of Fame was hosted by the MBC from 1992 until 2005.
Answer: True
The Museum of Broadcast Communications hosted the American Advertising Federation's Advertising Hall of Fame between 1992 and 2005.
Since which year has the National Radio Hall of Fame been affiliated with the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
Answer: 1991
The National Radio Hall of Fame has been affiliated with the Museum of Broadcast Communications since 1991.
Besides the NRHOF, what other hall of fame was hosted by the MBC between 1992 and 2000?
Answer: The Advertising Hall of Fame
In addition to the National Radio Hall of Fame, the MBC hosted the American Advertising Federation's Advertising Hall of Fame from 1992 to 2000.
Who was identified as the founder and president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
Answer: Bruce DuMont
Bruce DuMont is identified as both the founder and president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
The MBC moved to the Chicago Cultural Center in June 1992 and departed from it in December 2003.
Answer: True
The Museum of Broadcast Communications relocated to the Chicago Cultural Center in June 1992 and subsequently moved out in December 2003.
The planned new building for the MBC at 360 N. State St. was completed and opened in 2005 as originally anticipated.
Answer: False
The construction of the new MBC building at 360 N. State St. faced delays and was not completed or opened in 2005 as initially planned.
A $6 million capital grant from the State of Illinois was announced in June 2010 to assist with the completion of the MBC's construction.
Answer: True
In June 2010, Governor Pat Quinn announced a $6 million capital grant from the State of Illinois to support the finalization of the MBC's construction project.
The new MBC building, back under construction in 2010, measured approximately 50,000 square feet.
Answer: False
The MBC building, which resumed construction in 2010, was designed to be 62,000 square feet, not 50,000.
The State of Illinois imposed a deadline of May 2011 for the completion of basic interior work and landscaping at the new MBC building.
Answer: True
The State of Illinois established a May 2011 deadline for the completion of essential interior work and landscaping at the new MBC facility.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications reopened at 360 N. State St. on June 13, 2012, exactly 25 years after its initial founding date.
Answer: False
The Museum of Broadcast Communications reopened at 360 N. State St. on June 13, 2012, which marked 25 years since its public opening in 1987, not its founding date in 1982.
Notable figures like John Mahoney and Betty White attended the pre-opening ceremony for the MBC on June 12, 2012.
Answer: True
The pre-opening ceremony for the Museum of Broadcast Communications on June 12, 2012, was attended by notable figures including actors John Mahoney and Betty White.
Bill Jackson, creator of 'The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show,' headlined a construction fundraiser for the MBC in December 2009.
Answer: True
Bill Jackson, known for 'The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show,' was featured at a construction fundraiser for the MBC in December 2009.
The MBC's new building was planned to include a single large exhibit gallery and basic office space.
Answer: False
The plans for the new MBC building included two exhibit galleries and working radio and television studios, not merely a single gallery and office space.
The MBC reopened at 360 N. State St. exactly 25 years after its founding date in 1982.
Answer: False
The MBC reopened at 360 N. State St. on June 13, 2012, which was 25 years after its public opening in 1987, not its founding date of 1982.
Bill Jackson, known for 'The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show,' headlined which type of event for the MBC in December 2009?
Answer: A construction fundraiser
In December 2009, Bill Jackson, creator of 'The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show,' headlined a construction fundraiser for the MBC.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a planned facility in the new 62,000-square-foot MBC building?
Answer: A dedicated film screening room
While expanded areas for collection development, two exhibit galleries, and working radio and television studios were planned, a dedicated film screening room was not mentioned as part of the new building's facilities.
The MBC's departure from the Chicago Cultural Center occurred in which month and year?
Answer: December 2003
The Museum of Broadcast Communications departed from the Chicago Cultural Center in December 2003.
The National Radio Hall of Fame gallery was accessible to the public before the museum's full reopening in June 2012.
Answer: True
The National Radio Hall of Fame gallery had been accessible to the public since December 1, 2011, preceding the museum's comprehensive reopening in June 2012.
Following the sale of floors and closure of the SNL exhibit, the MBC planned to reduce its exhibition space by half.
Answer: True
Post the sale of building floors and the closure of the SNL exhibit, the MBC intended to reduce its total exhibition and event space by 50%, from 25,000 to 12,500 square feet.
The exhibit 'Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics' was a permanent installation at the MBC starting in May 2019.
Answer: False
The exhibit 'Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics,' which opened in May 2019, was on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, not a permanent installation.
The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) gallery was located on the third floor of the MBC's building until October 2017.
Answer: False
The National Radio Hall of Fame gallery was situated on the second floor of the MBC's building until October 2017.
The NRHOF gallery was fully restored and reopened on the second floor after the sale of the third and fourth floors.
Answer: False
The NRHOF gallery underwent partial restoration on the second floor following the sale of the third and fourth floors, but it was not described as 'fully restored'.
Horace Newcomb is credited as the editor of the Encyclopedia of Television, which contains over 1,000 online essays.
Answer: True
Horace Newcomb is recognized as the editor of the Encyclopedia of Television, a project featuring more than 1,000 online essays.
Library Journal described the Encyclopedia of Television as a minor resource with limited historical scope.
Answer: False
Library Journal lauded the Encyclopedia of Television as 'the most definitive resource on the history of television worldwide,' indicating significant scope and importance.
Following the sale of floors and closure of the SNL exhibit, what was the planned reduction in the MBC's exhibition and event space?
Answer: Reduced from 25,000 sq ft to 12,500 sq ft.
After the sale of building floors and the closure of the SNL exhibit, the MBC planned to reduce its exhibition and event space from 25,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet.
Which exhibit, on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, opened on the MBC's second floor in May 2019?
Answer: "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics"
The exhibit 'Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics,' on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, opened on the MBC's second floor in May 2019.
The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) gallery was located on which floor of the MBC's building until October 2017?
Answer: Second floor
Until October 2017, the National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) gallery was situated on the second floor of the MBC's building.
How did Library Journal describe the Encyclopedia of Television project associated with the MBC?
Answer: The most definitive resource on the history of television worldwide.
Library Journal characterized the Encyclopedia of Television as 'the most definitive resource on the history of television worldwide.'
What was the planned reduction in the MBC's exhibition and event space after the sale of floors and closure of the SNL exhibit?
Answer: From 25,000 sq ft to 12,500 sq ft.
After the sale of building floors and the closure of the SNL exhibit, the MBC planned to reduce its exhibition and event space from 25,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet.
How did Library Journal describe the Encyclopedia of Television?
Answer: The most definitive resource on the history of television worldwide.
Library Journal described the Encyclopedia of Television as 'the most definitive resource on the history of television worldwide.'
The NRHOF gallery was partially restored on the second floor after which two events?
Answer: The closure of the SNL exhibit and the sale of the third/fourth floors.
The National Radio Hall of Fame gallery underwent partial restoration on the second floor following the closure of the 'Saturday Night Live: The Experience' exhibit and the sale of the museum's third and fourth floors.
As of September 2023, Bruce DuMont serves as the president, CEO, and board chairman of the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Answer: False
As of September 2023, David Plier holds the positions of president, CEO, and board chairman for the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Julian Jackson was named the MBC's new executive director in August 2019.
Answer: False
Julian Jackson was named the MBC's new executive director in March 2018; Susy Schultz assumed the role in August 2019.
Susy Schultz, formerly of Public Narrative, became the MBC's executive director in August 2019.
Answer: True
Susy Schultz, previously associated with Public Narrative, assumed the position of executive director for the MBC in August 2019.
David Plier succeeded Larry Wert as the chairman of the MBC board at the end of June 2019.
Answer: True
David Plier assumed the role of chairman of the MBC board, succeeding Larry Wert, at the conclusion of June 2019.
Jim Carlton took over as interim executive director in September 2021 after Susy Schultz stepped down.
Answer: True
Jim Carlton assumed the role of interim executive director in September 2021, following the departure of Susy Schultz.
David Plier, already the board chairman, also assumed the roles of president and CEO in September 2023.
Answer: True
In September 2023, David Plier, concurrently serving as board chairman, took on the additional responsibilities of president and CEO.
Who was named the MBC's new executive director in March 2018?
Answer: Julian Jackson
Julian Jackson was named the MBC's new executive director in March 2018.
Who succeeded Larry Wert as the chairman of the MBC board at the end of June 2019?
Answer: David Plier
David Plier succeeded Larry Wert as the chairman of the MBC board at the end of June 2019.
Who became interim executive director of the MBC in September 2021 after Susy Schultz stepped down?
Answer: Jim Carlton
Jim Carlton became interim executive director of the MBC in September 2021, following the departure of Susy Schultz.
Bruce DuMont responded to the Chicago Tribune by stating that the MBC would hire as many people as possible, regardless of efficiency, to maximize job creation.
Answer: False
Bruce DuMont's response to the Chicago Tribune indicated a focus on operational efficiency, suggesting the MBC would hire based on need rather than solely maximizing job creation.
According to a February 2011 press release, the MBC's online video archives had approximately 4.5 million registered users.
Answer: False
A February 2011 press release indicated that the MBC's online video archives had approximately 70,000 registered users, while unique visitors numbered around 4.5 million.
The MBC's annual attendance significantly increased after moving from the free Chicago Cultural Center to its new location with an entrance fee.
Answer: False
Annual attendance at the MBC significantly decreased after the move from the complimentary Chicago Cultural Center to the new location with an admission fee.
A server crash in 2013 resulted in the loss of all of the MBC's digitized archive.
Answer: False
A server crash in 2013 led to the loss of access to approximately 10% of the MBC's digitized archive, not the entirety.
In December 2012, the MBC owed less than $3 million on its mortgage held by Pepper Construction.
Answer: True
As of December 2012, the Museum of Broadcast Communications had an outstanding mortgage balance of less than $3 million with Pepper Construction.
In 2015, the MBC reported ticket revenue exceeding $100,000 and a balanced operating budget.
Answer: False
In 2015, the MBC reported ticket revenue of $53,674 and incurred an operating deficit of $561,331, indicating neither exceeding $100,000 in revenue nor a balanced budget.
In response to the COVID-19 closure, the MBC decided to postpone the release of its online curriculum for 'The Great Debates.'
Answer: False
In response to the COVID-19 closure, the MBC opted to accelerate the release of its online curriculum for 'The Great Debates,' rather than postpone it.
How did MBC's annual attendance change after moving to a paid-entry location from the free Chicago Cultural Center?
Answer: It dropped from 225,000 to 7,300.
Annual attendance at the MBC significantly decreased after the move from the complimentary Chicago Cultural Center to the new location with an admission fee, dropping from approximately 225,000 visitors to 7,300.
What technical failure in 2013 led to the loss of access to a portion of the MBC's digitized archive?
Answer: A server crash
A server crash in 2013 resulted in the loss of access to approximately 10% of the MBC's digitized archive.
In December 2012, what was the approximate amount of the MBC's mortgage held by Pepper Construction?
Answer: Less than $3 million
In December 2012, the MBC's mortgage held by Pepper Construction was reported to be less than $3 million.
What was the approximate number of registered users who accessed the MBC's online video archives between 2009 and early 2011?
Answer: 70,000
Between 2009 and early 2011, approximately 70,000 registered users accessed the MBC's online video archives.
What was the MBC's projected number of visitors for its first year of operation, according to a February 2011 press release?
Answer: 240,000
A February 2011 press release projected that the MBC would host over 240,000 visitors during its first year of operation.
What was the approximate amount of the MBC's mortgage held by Pepper Construction in December 2012?
Answer: Less than $3 million
In December 2012, the MBC's mortgage held by Pepper Construction was reported to be less than $3 million.
The MBC announced the acquisition of the 'Saturday Night Live: The Experience' exhibit in September 2017.
Answer: True
In September 2017, the Museum of Broadcast Communications announced the acquisition and debut of the 'Saturday Night Live: The Experience' exhibit.
In March 2018, MBC considered selling two floors of its building to improve patron experience and secure financial stability.
Answer: True
In March 2018, the MBC explored the possibility of selling two floors of its building to enhance patron experience and ensure the institution's financial stability.
The agreement to sell the third and fourth floors of the MBC building to Fern Hill was expected to net $6 million.
Answer: True
The transaction involving the sale of the third and fourth floors of the MBC building to Fern Hill was projected to yield a net amount of $6 million.
The MBC temporarily closed its doors on March 15, 2020, due to the outbreak of a novel influenza virus.
Answer: False
The MBC temporarily closed its doors on March 15, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, not a novel influenza virus.
Poor attendance following a brief reopening in the summer of 2020 forced the museum to close again and focus on online lectures.
Answer: True
Insufficient attendance after a brief summer 2020 reopening necessitated a subsequent closure, prompting the museum to shift its focus towards online lectures and educational programs.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications held its final day of operation at 360 N. State St. on April 30, 2023.
Answer: True
The Museum of Broadcast Communications concluded its operations at the 360 N. State St. location on April 30, 2023.
Fern Hill previously owned the third and fourth floors of the MBC's building before exercising a provision to purchase the remaining floors.
Answer: False
Fern Hill did not previously own the third and fourth floors; they entered into an agreement to purchase those floors in 2019 and later exercised a provision to acquire the remaining sections of the building.
The museum anticipates being able to re-open within the next 6 to 12 months.
Answer: False
The museum anticipates a potential reopening timeframe of 18 to 24 months, not 6 to 12 months.
What was the projected net amount the MBC expected from the sale of its third and fourth floors to Fern Hill?
Answer: $6 million
The agreement to sell the third and fourth floors of the MBC building to Fern Hill was projected to yield a net amount of $6 million.
What public health crisis caused the MBC to temporarily close its doors on March 15, 2020?
Answer: The COVID-19 health crisis
The MBC temporarily closed its doors on March 15, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What led to the MBC closing again after a brief reopening in the summer of 2020?
Answer: Poor attendance and a need to focus on other programs.
Insufficient attendance after a brief summer 2020 reopening necessitated a subsequent closure, leading the museum to focus on educational programs and online lectures.
When did the Museum of Broadcast Communications announce its final day of operation at its 360 N. State St. location?
Answer: April 30, 2023
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that its final day of operation at the 360 N. State St. location was April 30, 2023.
What is the anticipated timeframe for the Museum of Broadcast Communications to potentially re-open?
Answer: Within 18 to 24 months
The museum anticipates a potential reopening timeframe of 18 to 24 months.