The collection consists of papers relating to Floyd McKay's work as a news analyst for the Portland, Oregon television station KGW-TV in the 1970s and 1980s. The collection includes the scripts for McKay's commentaries; correspondence between McKay and viewers; and newspaper clippings relating to McKay's commentaries and documentaries that he produced. The correspondence, sent by viewers throughout Oregon, includes letters both praising and criticizing McKay's stances, and relates to a number of sociopolitical issues of the time. Some correspondence files also include phone logs with callers' feedback on McKay's commentaries. The collection also includes materials relating to KGW-TV and McKay's career there, such as newspaper clippings, internal correspondence, and award programs and certificates.