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Behind the Scenes at Cambridge's Zany Television Station

It airs everything from wrestling priests to political discussions. From the control room, a glimpse at the subculture of Cambridge Community Television.

"This is our Wall of Fame. We kick ass," Libbares says, pointing to the plaques adorning the wall in the main hallway.

Jim M. Lisi, who controlled the lighting and audio for the Capuano show, says he enjoys the artistic, teamwork-oriented video production of CCTV.

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"As an artist, it gives me an opportunity for people to express themselves," Lisi says.

That team spirit is a big draw at CCTV.

"Honestly, you meet a lot of interesting people down here, good or bad," says Kevin Carson, the station's facilities manager, audio manager and programming assistant. "That's what keeps me coming back for more."

The learning curve is high at the station. Morrissey, who so confidently directed the Capuano taping, says she only started at CCTV 21 months ago, while Libbares says he didn't know anything about television production before coming to CCTV.

"I didn't know diddly," he says, adding that the awards CCTV has won--including one for "Overall Excellence" at the 1998 Hometown Video Festival--reflect the "really cool instruction" the station offers.

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