Cliff Barrows
Music Director
About This Interview
In his interview for The Archive of American Television, Cliff Barrows discusses dedicating his life to Christian service when he was in high school and studying radio broadcasting at Bob Jones College. He describes becoming a church music director in Minnesota and details the turning point in his life -- when he met Rev. Billy Graham in 1945 and began a 60+ year association with the famous evangelist. He recalls the formation of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association and talks of serving as musical director and announcer on Graham's radio show, "The Hour of Decision." Barrows explains his programming responsibilities when Graham moved to television, and comments on the expansion of Graham’s television ministry to include satellite use and worldwide distribution. Barrows concludes by speaking in-depth about the legacy of Billy Graham and how the ministry responded to crucial moments in history - including JFK's Assassination and 9/11. Karen Herman conducted the 90-minute interview on May 1, 2003 in San Diego, CA.
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Highlights
On coming up with $25,000 to put Billy Graham on the radio (02m 38s)
On his comfort in front of the camera (02m 38s)
On his joy from hearing groups of people sing (01m 41s)Chapters
- Chapter 1
- On his childhood and early influences; on his love of music and Christian service
- On his college years and radio work; on playing the trombone and joining Youth for Christ and meeting Billy Graham
- On the formation of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, a corporation to allow for the purchase of radio time for the Reverend Graham's forthcoming show
- Chapter 2
- On Billy Graham's first radio program; on his early experiences on television with The Hour of Decision
- On how the ministry and Reverend Graham responded to Communism, the Civil Rights Movement, and JFK's assassination; on Billy Graham's relationships with U.S. Presidents
- Chapter 3
- On Reverend Graham's response to 9/11; on getting people to sing and directing the choir; on how he selects music; on how his audience has changed
- On the challenges of being a music director; on being in dangerous situations; on Worldwide Pictures; on his own television viewing habits
- On his proudest achievement; on the future of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; on advice to those who want to use the power of television to spread the gospel; on Billy Graham's legacy; on how he'd like to be remembered
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