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James Arness discusses his "Gunsmoke" character Matt Dillon - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

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Duration: 1:15
Published: 28 May 2010
Uploaded: 20 Jul 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

For James Arness' full interview visit emmytvlegends.org from the Archive of American Television.

Barbara Billingsley on "Leave it to Beaver" wholesome stories - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

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Duration: 2:40
Published: 27 May 2010
Uploaded: 21 Apr 2011
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See Barbara Billingsley's full interview at emmytvlegends.org from the Archive of American Television.

Roy Disney Interview - Part 1 of 6

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Duration: 29:27
Published: 27 Sep 2009
Uploaded: 11 Jul 2011
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Executive Roy E. Disney was interviewed for two-and-a-half hours plus by Jennifer Howard on November 5, 2007. To view the entire interview collection visit emmytvlegends.org or go directly to his page emmytvlegends.org

Bob Newhart On The Newhart Finale

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Duration: 4:53
Published: 05 Apr 2010
Uploaded: 12 May 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

For the complete interview with Bob Newhart visit www.emmytvlegends.org Edited by www.popculturepassionistas.com

Jerry Goldsmith - Archive Interview (entire)

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Duration: 113:38
Published: 29 Oct 2008
Uploaded: 20 Jul 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

Composer Jerry Goldsmith talked about his early years at CBS where he began as a typist in the music department. He described his transition to television with the "live" dramatic anthology series Climax! He also discussed working on the last two seasons of the prestigious CBS anthology series Playhouse 90. Additionally, he talked about his continued work in television (at Revue Studios, Lorimar Studios, and elsewhere), where he worked on other filmed series, television movies, and television miniseries. For links to all online interviews, visit emmytvlegends.org

Don Hewitt - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5 TVLEGENDS

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Duration: 26:34
Published: 21 Feb 2008
Uploaded: 19 Jul 2011
Author: tvoralhistory

Producer Don Hewitt discusses growing up during the Great Depression, the first time he saw television, and covering WWII. VISIT TVLEGENDS CHANNEL FOR PARTS 2 THROUGH 5 This is part of a multi-part oral history interview. Access all Archive links at tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Ricardo Montalban - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5

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Duration: 28:39
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 31 Jul 2011
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Actor Ricardo Montalban discusses his early career in theatre and television. To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

George Carlin On His Standup Persona - Archive Interview

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Duration: 9:56
Published: 23 Jun 2008
Uploaded: 03 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

See the full interview at www.emmytvlegends.org The Archive of American Television conducted the last in-depth interview with the great comedian George Carlin on December 17, 2007, for nearly four hours in Venice, CA. see the complete interview at www.emmytvlegends.org In this excerpt, Carlin talks about the change in his act from a 'mainstream' television comic to the 'counterculture dean', with the dramatic changes in his standup persona occurring before millions on television. For more information about this and other Archive interviews, visit emmytvlegends.org This interview was conducted by Jenni Matz and Henry Colman.

Tim Russert - Archive of American Television Interview

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Duration: 19:14
Published: 20 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 10 Jun 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

For links to all online interviews in the collection visit: tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com News Executive Tim Russert (1950-2008) speaks about his early years growing up in Buffalo, NY and his decision to go to law school. He then spoke about joining NBC News in 1984 as vice president -- working very closely with his mentor, NBC president Lawrence Grossman. In 1988, he became the Washington, DC Bureau Chief of NBC News and in 1991 he joined Meet the Press as its moderator. He spoke about his meeting with Meet the Press co-creator Lawrence Spivak and outlined his philosophy for moderating a news interview show. He also spoke about what he considered the biggest news story of his career to-date, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America.

About the Archive of American Television

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Duration: 2:14
Published: 26 Aug 2009
Uploaded: 12 Jul 2011
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Founded in 1997, the Archive of American Television has conducted over 600 long-form videotaped interviews with the pioneers and legends of television. The Archives vision is to chronicle electronic media history as it evolves, whatever form it may take and make the interviews available worldwide. To access all the interviews, please visit emmytvlegends.org

Archive of American Television Interview with Robert...

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Duration: 30:02
Published: 28 Feb 2008
Uploaded: 01 Aug 2010
Author: tvoralhistory

For links to all interview segments in the online collection, visit tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com In his 4 part oral history interview, Dr. Robert Adler (1913-2007) spoke in great detail about his pioneering work as the developer of the first practical wireless television remote control (co-invented with fellow Zenith engineer Eugene Polley). Adler talked about his long association with Zenith, which began shortly after he emigrated to the United States in 1940. He discussed the evolution of the remote control's invention at Zenith, which began with an attached remote box and cable. He talked about the impractical light-activated wireless versions that preceded his ultrasonic (and...

Archive of American Television Interview with Tony...

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Duration: 26:43
Published: 28 Feb 2008
Uploaded: 17 Jun 2011
Author: tvoralhistory

Actor Tony Randall talks about his series role as "Felix Unger" on "The Odd Couple," as well as his series "Love, Sidney" and "The Tony Randall Show." This is part of an 4-part interview. Search for "Archive of American Television Interview with Tony Randall" for more segments or click on tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com for all interview collection links. Credits Interviewer:Matt Roush

Jim McKay - Archive Interview Part 4 of 6

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Duration: 28:57
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 25 Jun 2011
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Sports Broadcaster Jim McKay discusses his coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy. Search for "Archive of American Television Interview with Jim McKay for more segments or click on tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com for all interview links. Credits Interviewer:Jerry Sandusky

Sid & Marty Krofft - Archive Interview Part 4 of 5

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Duration: 28:48
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 16 Jun 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

Producers/Puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft continue to discuss the creation and production of "Land of the Lost," discuss the series "Far Out Space Nuts," "The Lost Saucer," "The Krofft Supershow," "Pink Lady and Jeff," and "Donny and Marie." This is part of a multi-part oral history interview. To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Fred Rogers - Archive Interview Part 1 of 9

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Duration: 28:19
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 03 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

See the full interview at www.emmytvlegends.org Host and Creator Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) talks about his early years and influences.

Julie Andrews on husband Blake Edwards - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

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Duration: 1:13
Published: 17 Dec 2010
Uploaded: 04 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

Excerpt from her 2006 Archive of American Television Interview. More at www.emmytvlegends.org

Richard Crenna -Archive Interview Part 1 of 7

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Duration: 28:34
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 25 Jul 2011
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Actor/Director Richard Crenna talks about how he began a career in radio at age 10. To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Jane Wyatt - Archive Interview Part 1 of 4

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Duration: 28:12
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 11 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

Actress Jane Wyatt discusses her early years and influences and her encounter with the Blacklist. To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Alan Young - Archive Interview Part 1 of 6

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Duration: 28:12
Published: 20 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 13 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

See the full interview at emmytvlegends.org In his 6-part (each 30-minute segment is posted separately) oral history interview, actor Alan Young discusses his Scottish and Canadian upbringing and the starting of his show business career as a teen on radio. He then progresses to "The Alan Young Show" radio program following the television version of the same thing (and his experiences doing a 'live' television series). He then talks about his movies with special effects wizard George Pal and his experiences with Howard Hughes. He discusses his role as Wilbur Post on "Mister Ed" and also talks about his many animated voiceovers and television guest appearances.

Jack Larson - Archive Interview Part 1 of 1

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Duration: 58:30
Published: 20 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 31 Jul 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

In his one-hour oral history interview, actor Jack Larson speaks in great detail about the role for which he is most associated, that of Daily Planet cub reporter "Jimmy Olsen" in the 1950s TV series The Adventures of Superman. He discusses the ways he played the character, the kinds of comedy and stunts he did for the series, the one-take filming schedule, and his work with the cast (including George Reeves) and guest stars. He also discusses the popularity of "Superman" and why he thinks it has become a franchise phenomenon. Larson spoke candidly about the difficulties he had coping with instant celebrity and his struggles later on when he found that he was typecast. Additionally, he talks about his earlier career, screen testing for the feature film Fighter Squadron and landing a contract with Warner Brothers, as well as his work in "live" television in New York. Finally, Larson talks about his guest appearances in recent years on such series as Lois & Clark— The New Adventures of Superman.

Dick Clark Archive Interview Part 1 of 3 TVLEGENDS

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Duration: 28:18
Published: 21 Feb 2008
Uploaded: 09 Jul 2011
Author: tvoralhistory

Host and producer Dick Clark talks about his television career, "American Bandstand" and other productions. The interview was conducted by James Moll on July 29, 1999. This is part of a multi-segment oral history interview. For all interview segments visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Dick Van Dyke - Archive Interview Part 1 of 6

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Duration: 27:56
Published: 25 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 30 Jul 2011
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Actor Dick Van Dyke talks about his early years and influences. To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

Sheldon Leonard - Archive Interview Part 1 of 5

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Duration: 30:39
Published: 20 Mar 2008
Uploaded: 07 Aug 2011
Author: TVLEGENDS

In his 5-part oral history interview, television producer / director/ writer /creator Sheldon Leonard (1907-97) shares his fondest memories about the pioneering programs he produced such as The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Spy. He also speaks highly of the talented group of people he worked with like Danny Thomas, Mary Tyler Moore, Bill Cosby, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner and Andy Griffith. For links to all online interview segments in the collection, visit tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

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