On August 28 at 6:30 p.m., WTIU will premiere Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports, a new documentary from Indiana Public Media celebrating the legendary voice of IU football and basketball.
Before the statewide television premiere, fans will have an opportunity to see the film in one of the most iconic venues in Indiana University athletics.
A free special sneak-peek screening of Timeless will take place on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
The event will give fans an opportunity to celebrate Don Fischer’s remarkable career in the home of IU Basketball, where so many of the moments featured in the documentary first unfolded.
Through archival footage, historic radio calls, interviews, and personal reflections, Timeless traces Fischer’s unlikely path to becoming the longtime Voice of the Hoosiers and explores the lasting connection between a broadcaster and generations of Indiana University fans.
“For many Hoosiers, Don Fischer’s voice is inseparable from the memories that define IU athletics,” said Mark Alesia, producer and writer of Timeless. “This documentary is a celebration of his extraordinary career, but also of the fans and traditions that have made Indiana University athletics so meaningful for generations.”
In addition to the television premiere, Indiana Public Media will host a series of free community screenings throughout Indiana during September. Select events may include special guests, conversations and Q&A sessions, IU-themed activities, and additional fan experiences.
All screenings are free and open to the public. Here’s the schedule:
August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Bloomington, Indiana
September 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
YES Cinema
Columbus, Indiana
September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Tivoli Theatre
Spencer, Indiana
September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Brown County Public Library
Nashville, Indiana
September 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Mitchell Opera House
Mitchell, Indiana
September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Thompson Recital Hall, DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana
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