In 1989, Niles directed the first live broadcast of an HDTV program, “Our Common Future”, (NHK Japan), a five hour special, with stars like Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Christopher Reeve, Sigourney Weaver and a host of others. The show originated from Lincoln Center, in NYC. Niles was also responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the show, directing it from one of his own HD Mobile video trucks.
