About
"I like the creativity of hair styling. It's like painting or drawing. It’s shaping things, it’s working with my hands. I like to make things, and doing hair is making something."
In her three-hour interview, Judy Crown discusses her early television work as a hair stylist, including work on The Starland Vocal Band, starring David Letterman. She describes styling hair for the infamous made-for-television movie The Day After, and becoming the regular hair stylist for The Dukes of Hazzard. She recounts styling hair for several shows, including Designing Women, Murphy Brown, My Sister Sam, and others. Crown recounts her long stint as hair stylist for Seinfeld, and working with the cast including Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards. She recalls later career jobs working on Bye Bye Birdie, CSI, and The Riches. She concludes by talking about various hair styling challenges, and advice to aspiring hair stylists. Adrienne Faillace conducted the interview on April 29, 2016 in Shadow Hills, CA.
Highlights
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Judy Crown on what she liked about styling hair
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
Judy Crown on working with Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck, her proudest career achievements
Judy Crown on styling hair for Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen for show creator Diane English
Full Interview
Chapter 1
On her early life and influences; on her first television hairdressing job on The Starland Vocal Band; on why she decided to become a hair stylist
On being a hair stylist for The Day After, and on working with directors and dealing with natural elements when shooting outside; on the hair styling tools she typically keeps in her trailer on a shoot and on hair continuity; on being the hair stylist for The Dukes of Hazzard
On being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"; on working on Michael Jackson's "Captain EO" and his "Smooth Criminal" music video
On styling hair for Designing Women; on making actors feel comfortable with her, and on coordinating with the makeup and wardrobe departments
Chapter 2
On her typical set location when she does hair, and on coloring hair; on dealing with wigs and hair extensions on shows like Seinfeld; on dealing with actors who are unhappy with their hair
On styling hair for Murphy Brown; on working with the cast of Murphy Brown including Grant Shaud and Faith Ford, and on doing Candice Bergen's hair differently for different settings; on working on Murphy Brown during the Dan Quayle controversy
On how "Murphy Brown's" hair changed over the course of the series, and doing hair for the male cast members; on working with directors on Murphy Brown; on being nominated for an Emmy for Murphy Brown, and juggling that show with Dear John ... and Designing Women; on working on the finale of Murphy Brown
On working on My Sister Sam, Growing Pains, and Dear John ...; on being hired to style hair for Seinfeld, and on working with the cast
On changing Julia Louis-Dreyfus' hair during the run of Seinfeld, and on her friendship with Jerry Seinfeld; on working with Jason Alexander and Larry David on Seinfeld; on a typical work week on the show
Chapter 3
On working with Seinfeld directors Tom Cherones and Andy Ackerman; on working on specific episodes of Seinfeld dealing with hair, and on working on the finale; on styling hair for Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams
On working with Jane Fonda on her fitness videos; on the duties of the hair department head; on doing hair for Geppetto starring Drew Carey
On styling hair for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: NY; on styling hair for The Riches
On her retirement in 2007; on teaching hair styling; on her mentors
On her work on the Television Academy Board of Governors; on what you can learn about a character from their hairstyle, and on her favorite types of hair styles and biggest challenges; on how the television industry has changed since she started
On diversity in her field; on what she liked about styling hair; on career achievements, regrets, advice to aspiring hair stylists, and how she'd like to be remembered
Shows
Bye Bye Birdie
Judy Crown on styling hair for Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Judy Crown on styling hair for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Judy Crown on styling hair for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: NY
Day After, The
Judy Crown on being a hair stylist for The Day After, and on working with directors and dealing with natural elements when shooting outside
Dear John ...
Judy Crown on styling hair for Dear John ...
Designing Women
Judy Crown on crafting the hair styles for the characters on Designing Women for producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Judy Crown on the process of doing hair for Designing Women, and on following the trends in hair styles as the seasons progressed
Dukes of Hazzard, The
Judy Crown on getting a job as hair stylist on The Dukes of Hazzard, and on being fired from Goodnight, Beantown
Judy Crown on her typical work week as hair stylist for The Dukes of Hazzard
Great Houdini, The
Judy Crown on styling hair for The Great Houdini, and on winning an Emmy for it
Growing Pains
Judy Crown on styling hair for Joanna Kerns of Growing Pains
Hannah Montana
Judy Crown on styling hair for Hannah Montana
Moonlighting
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
Judy Crown on working with Cybill Shepherd on Moonlighting
Moonlighting: "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
Murphy Brown
Judy Crown on styling hair for Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen for show creator Diane English
Judy Crown on working with the cast of Murphy Brown including Grant Shaud and Faith Ford, and on doing Candice Bergen's hair differently for different settings
Judy Crown on working on Murphy Brown during the Dan Quayle controversy
Judy Crown on how "Murphy Brown's" hair changed over the course of the series, and doing hair for the male cast members including Charles Kimbrough and Joe Regalbuto
Judy Crown on working with the various directors of Murphy Brown
Judy Crown on being nominated for an Emmy for Murphy Brown, and juggling that show with Dear John ... and Designing Women
Judy Crown on working on the finale of Murphy Brown
Judy Crown on her long run on Murphy Brown
My Sister Sam
Judy Crown on styling hair for My Sister Sam, and on the murder of series star Rebecca Schaeffer
Riches, The
Judy Crown on styling hair for The Riches
Seinfeld
Judy Crown on dealing with wigs and hair extensions on shows like Seinfeld
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Judy Crown on changing Julia Louis-Dreyfus' hair during the run of Seinfeld
Judy Crown on dealing with Jerry Seinfeld's hair on Seinfeld, and on her friendship with Seinfeld and the cast
Judy Crown on working with Jason Alexander on Seinfeld
Judy Crown on working with Larry David on Seinfeld
Judy Crown on a typical work week for her on Seinfeld
Judy Crown on working with Seinfeld directors Tom Cherones and Andy Ackerman
Judy Crown on working on specific episodes of Seinfeld dealing with hair, and on working on the finale
Starland Vocal Band, The
Judy Crown on her first television hairdressing job on The Starland Vocal Band, featuring David Letterman as host
Topics
Advice
Judy Crown on advice to aspiring hair stylists, and on how she'd like to be remembered
Creative Influences and Inspiration
Judy Crown on her mentors
Emmy Awards
Judy Crown on her work on the Television Academy Board of Governors
Judy Crown on styling hair for The Great Houdini, and on winning an Emmy for it
Pivotal Career Moments
Judy Crown on her mentors
Representation on Television
Judy Crown on diversity in her field
Television Industry
Judy Crown on how the television industry has changed since she started
Judy Crown on advice to aspiring hair stylists, and on how she'd like to be remembered
Underrepresented Voices
Judy Crown on diversity in her field
Women
Judy Crown on diversity in her field
Professions
Hair Stylist
Judy Crown on why she became a hair stylist
Judy Crown on the hair styling tools she typically keeps in her trailer on a shoot
Judy Crown on occasionally dealing with facial hair as a hair stylist
Judy Crown on being on-set to touch up people's hair and ensure continuity
Judy Crown on styling wet hair
Judy Crown on making actors feel comfortable with her, and on coordinating with the makeup and wardrobe departments
Judy Crown on her typical set location when she does hair, and on coloring hair
Judy Crown on dealing with wigs and hair extensions on shows like Seinfeld
Judy Crown on dealing with actors who are unhappy with their hair
Judy Crown on the duties of the hair department head
Judy Crown on teaching hair styling
Judy Crown on what you can learn about a character from their hairstyle, and on her favorite types of hair styles and biggest challenges
Judy Crown on what she liked about styling hair
Stylists
Judy Crown on why she became a hair stylist
Judy Crown on the hair styling tools she typically keeps in her trailer on a shoot
Judy Crown on occasionally dealing with facial hair as a hair stylist
Judy Crown on being on-set to touch up people's hair and ensure continuity
Judy Crown on styling wet hair
Judy Crown on making actors feel comfortable with her, and on coordinating with the makeup and wardrobe departments
Judy Crown on her typical set location when she does hair, and on coloring hair
Judy Crown on dealing with wigs and hair extensions on shows like Seinfeld
Judy Crown on dealing with actors who are unhappy with their hair
Judy Crown on the duties of the hair department head
Judy Crown on teaching hair styling
Judy Crown on what you can learn about a character from their hairstyle, and on her favorite types of hair styles and biggest challenges
Judy Crown on what she liked about styling hair
Genres
Comedy Series
Judy Crown on being a hair stylist for The Dukes of Hazzard
Judy Crown on styling hair for Designing Women
Judy Crown on styling hair for Murphy Brown
Judy Crown on styling hair for Seinfeld
Judy Crown on doing hair for Seinfeld
Judy Crown on styling hair for The Riches
Judy Crown on styling hair for Hannah Montana
Cop/Detective/Mystery Series
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for Moonlighting
Judy Crown on styling hair for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: NY
Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials
Judy Crown on her first television hairdressing job on The Starland Vocal Band
TV Movies/Miniseries/Dramatic Specials
Judy Crown on being a hair stylist for The Day After
Judy Crown on doing hair for Geppetto starring Drew Carey
Judy Crown on styling hair for Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams
Judy Crown on styling hair for The Great Houdini, and on winning an Emmy for it
People
Andy Ackerman
Judy Crown on working with Seinfeld directors Tom Cherones and Andy Ackerman
Jason Alexander
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Judy Crown on working with Jason Alexander on Seinfeld
Judy Crown on styling hair for Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams
Lauren Bacall
Judy Crown on working with Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck, her proudest career achievements
Candice Bergen
Judy Crown on styling hair for Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen for show creator Diane English
Judy Crown on working with the cast of Murphy Brown including Grant Shaud and Faith Ford, and on doing Candice Bergen's hair differently for different settings
Tom Cherones
Judy Crown on working with Seinfeld directors Tom Cherones and Andy Ackerman
Francis Ford Coppola
Judy Crown on doing hair for the short film "Captain EO" starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford
Larry David
Judy Crown on working with Larry David on Seinfeld
Diane English
Judy Crown on styling hair for Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen for show creator Diane English
Jane Fonda
Judy Crown on working with Jane Fonda on her fitness videos
Faith Ford
Judy Crown on working with the cast of Murphy Brown including Grant Shaud and Faith Ford, and on doing Candice Bergen's hair differently for different settings
Michael Jackson
Judy Crown on doing hair for the short film "Captain EO" starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and the music video for "Smooth Criminal"
Joanna Kerns
Judy Crown on styling hair for Joanna Kerns of Growing Pains
Charles Kimbrough
Judy Crown on how "Murphy Brown's" hair changed over the course of the series, and doing hair for the male cast members including Charles Kimbrough and Joe Regalbuto
David Letterman
Judy Crown on her first television hairdressing job on The Starland Vocal Band, featuring David Letterman as host
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Judy Crown on changing Julia Louis-Dreyfus' hair during the run of Seinfeld
Gregory Peck
Judy Crown on working with Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck, her proudest career achievements
Joe Regalbuto
Judy Crown on how "Murphy Brown's" hair changed over the course of the series, and doing hair for the male cast members including Charles Kimbrough and Joe Regalbuto
Michael Richards
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Julia Roberts
Judy Crown on working with Julia Roberts and Robin Williams on the feature film "Hook"
Rebecca Schaeffer
Judy Crown on styling hair for My Sister Sam, and on the murder of series star Rebecca Schaeffer
Jerry Seinfeld
Judy Crown on being hired to do hair for Seinfeld, and working with cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards
Judy Crown on dealing with Jerry Seinfeld's hair on Seinfeld, and on her friendship with Seinfeld and the cast
Grant Shaud
Judy Crown on working with the cast of Murphy Brown including Grant Shaud and Faith Ford, and on doing Candice Bergen's hair differently for different settings
Cybill Shepherd
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice" starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd
Robin Williams
Judy Crown on working with Julia Roberts and Robin Williams on the feature film "Hook"
Bruce Willis
Judy Crown on being the hair stylist for the Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice" starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd