"My forte is that I am capable of making women look pretty, which is what I'm all about. I love to see women look glamorous."

    About This Interview

    In his five-hour interview, Nolan Miller (1935-2012) talks about his entry into television in the wardrobe department at NBC in the late 1950s, with the daily anthology series Matinee Theater. He recalls his break into the business when he met several notables while working part-time in several flower shops, including Joan Crawford, Barbara Stanwyck, Carolyn Jones, and Aaron Spelling. He speaks of his work on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, produced by Spelling. He speaks in great detail about his long association with Spelling's series including Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, and the series with which Nolan Miller's name is synonymous— Dynasty. Miller describes his work on Dynasty and the introduction of some of the series' well-known costume choices, such as hats and shoulder pads. Miller talks about working with the cast and producers of Dynasty, the budget he received for each season, and some of the individual costumes he created for the show. Additionally, he talks about his work on several other series including Burke's Law, Gilligan's Island (for which he created gowns for Tina Louise), Green Acres (for which he created costumes for Eva Gabor), The Addams Family (for which he followed the Charles Addams cartoons to create the characters' initial wardrobe), Honey West (his first credited series as costume designer, for which he made memorable zebra-striped and leather costumes for Anne Francis), The Mod Squad (for which he asked for the title wardrobe consultant), The Survivors (costuming screen icon Lana Turner), Vega$ (describing his work with Robert Urich), Fantasy Island (discussing his work with the leads), Hart to Hart (discussing his work with the leads), Hotel (working with Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor), and The Colbys (and the different approach of this show from Dynasty). Miller also talks about his work on the television movies The Two Mrs. Grenvilles and Poker Alice and the Academy Awards (as a private designer for celebrities and as a designer for the 58th annual ceremonies). B-roll of over 30 of Miller's sketches were filmed with his comments in voice-over, as well as a walk-around at his studio. Gary Rutkowski conducted the interview on April 8, 2003 in Los Angeles, CA.

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    Nolan Miller on the casting of Shelley Hack as "Tiffany Welles" on Charlie's Angels and on her costumes

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    Chapter 1

    On his early life and influences; on his earliest memories of television; on his high school art teacher who recognized his creativity

    07:24

    On studying costume design in college; on his first job out of college; on his early interest in fashion and movie stars; on the state of Hollywood when he arrived, looking for a job there

    08:28

    On working for Joan Crawford early in his career; on meeting Aaron Spelling

    04:28

    On his time working at NBC for Ret Turner; on working on NBC Matinee Theater

    07:48

    Chapter 2

    On working on NBC Matinee Theater, and other NBC shows; on working with Hedy Lamarr; on how fashions looked on the television screen

    10:02

    On first meeting Barbara Stanwyck while he was working as a florist in Los Angeles; on first meeting Carolyn Jones and then-husband Aaron Spelling and eventually forming a professional relationship with Spelling; on working for Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    16:01

    Chapter 3

    On designing for Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre; on designing for The DuPont Show with June Allyson; on designing for The Dick Powell Show episode that eventually became Burke's Law starring Gene Barry

    12:25

    On designing for Gloria Swanson guest-starring on Burke's Law and on The Steve Allen Show; on designing "Ginger's" (Tina Louise) gowns for Gilligan's Island and on designing costumes for The Addams Family, particularly "Morticia" (Carolyn Jones); on designing costumes for Green Acres including Eva Gabor

    16:25

    Chapter 4

    On working with Eva Gabor on Green Acres; on working on Honey West starring Anne Francis; on working on The Mod Squad

    12:21

    On working on Harold Robbins' The Survivors; on working with Joan Crawford on Night Gallery; on working on Supertrain

    17:21

    Chapter 5

    On costuming the unsold pilot The Bette Davis Show; on costuming The Boy in the Plastic Bubble starring John Travolta; on costuming Starsky and Hutch and Batman

    09:28

    On costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show; on his general approach to costuming Charlie's Angels and on working with the individual original actresses

    07:38

    On working with the replacement actresses on Charlie's Angeles; on how Farrah Fawcett leaving Charlie's Angeles impacted the show; on the braless look in Charlie's Angels

    11:45

    Chapter 6

    On negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"; on hair and makeup for Charlie's Angels

    07:21

    On the guest-stars of Charlie's Angels including Ida Lupino and Sammy Davis, Jr.; on how the fashions of the '70s impacted the look of Charlie's Angels; on the attempted Charlie's Angels spin-off Toni's Boys starring Barbara Stanwyck

    07:01

    On designing costumes for The Love Boat produced by Aaron Spelling; on designing costumes for Lauren Tewes as cruise director "Julie McCoy" on The Love Boat

    04:49

    On various guest-stars of The Love Boat, including Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, John Ritter, and Ginger Rogers; on a host of costume designers appearing on The Love Boat including Bob Mackie and Gloria Vanderbilt

    10:04

    Chapter 7

    On working on various Aaron Spelling shows including The Love Boat, Vega$, and Hart to Hart

    11:43

    On working on Dynasty

    47:50

    Chapter 8

    On costuming the supporting cast of Dynasty; on designing clothes for special events like weddings and galas on Dynasty; on the most expensive gowns on Dynasty

    14:31

    On Aaron Spelling and Douglas S. Cramer's day-to-day roles in the production of Dynasty; on the process of creating an outfit for Dynasty; on working with Joan Collins on Dynasty

    04:58

    On the process of making outfits for Dynasty; on costuming "Alexis" and "Krystle" for their infamous catfight scenes on Dynasty

    07:47

    Chapter 9

    On the Dynasty line of clothes; on how Dynasty impacted his life and career; on working on the pilot for Hotel with Bette Davis

    08:19

    On costume designing for The Colbys, Dynasty, and Hotel at the same time; on costume designing for James Brolin and Connie Sellecca on Hotel; on Elizabeth Taylor guest-starring on Hotel

    07:01

    On costume designing for the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys starring Emma Samms and Charlton Heston; on costume designing for Life with Lucy starring Lucille Ball; on costume designing for The Two Mrs. Grenvilles starring Ann-Margret and Claudette Colbert

    07:30

    On designing a gowns for Susan Hayward, Whoopi Goldberg, and Barbra Streisand for the Academy Awards; on designing for the Academy Awards

    07:46

    Chapter 10

    On his design process; on advice to an aspiring designer; on how he would like to be remembered

    05:34

    On B-roll: sketches of dresses and costumes he created in his career- sketch of Lana Turner dress; sketch of Lana Turner dress from "Diana"; sketch of Loni Anderson dress from Sizzle; sketch of Ann-Margret costume for The Two Mrs. Grenvilles; sketch of Gordon Thompson costume from Dynasty; Farrah Fawcett costume sketch from Charlie's Angels; sketch of Joan Collins costume from Dynasty; Eva Gabor sketch for Green Acres; sketch of Elizabeth Taylor costume for Sweet Bird of Youth; sketch of Elizabeth Taylor dress for the Oscars; sketch of dress for Jayne Wyman, later given to Tina Louise; sketch of dress for Joan Crawford; sketch of dress for Jaclyn Smith; sketch of dress for Ann-Margret; sketch of costume for Linda Evans in Dynasty; Joan Collins costume sketch for Dynasty; sketch for Lana Turner costume for The Survivors; sketch of Ginger Rogers costume for The Love Boat; costume for Natalie Wood from "The Affair"; sketch of dress designed for Elizabeth Taylor from Hotel; sketch of costume for Supertrain; gown for Dynasty wedding; sketch for costume for The Colbys; sketch for costume for Charlton Heston on The Colbys; costume for Linda Evans on Dynasty; suit for Linda Evans on Dynasty; costume for Lana Turner on The Survivors ; costume for Jaclyn Smith; costume for Bette Davis for Hotel; chart he uses to keep track of changes for wardrobe on a given project

    14:28

    Chapter 11

    On B-roll of Nolan Miller's design shop -- Nolan demonstrates the work that goes into making a couture gown; Nolan and Mark Zunino show the collection of dresses they have on hand in his shop, including an Oscars dress and a Golden Globes dress that were not worn for the occasions; Nolan explains the fabric room and shows sketches for the Fall collection; Nolan points out "dress forms" -- the figures of the people they dress for, and shows sketches that are sent to clients for their approval; Nolan and Zunino show a dress designer working on a new dress and an employee sewing up the hem of a dress by the request of the client

    14:59

    B-roll, contd.: Nolan shows his staff including seamstresses, assistants, and interns; Nolan shows his jewelry saloon; Nolan shows his QVC jewelry collection; Nolan shows off his QVC collection; a sketch of a gown for Barbara Stanwyck at the Oscars; sketch of Joan Collins dress from Dynasty; an Ann-Margret Oscars dress sketch; sketch of a gown for Lana Turner when she was the 1,000th guest star on The Love Boat; sketch of Eva Gabor from "Blithe Spirit"; sketch of a gown for Linda Evans on Dynasty

    13:41

    Chapter 12

    On B-roll sketches of various costumes he's designed in his career: a gown for Bette Davis; autographed picture of Bette Davis wearing a Miller-designed gown; photo of him, Edith Head, and Barbara Stanwyck; photo with Barbara Stanwyck; Dorothy Lamour wearing a Miller-designed sarong; on the set of Dynasty; Anne Francis as "Honey West" wearing a Miller costume; with Eva Gabor; with Barbara Stanwyck at the Oscars; with Elizabeth Taylor; on the set of Charlie's Angels; with Ali MacGraw on the set of Dynasty; Miller with the women of Dynasty; with Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck on the set of Dynasty; a Dynasty party; with Linda Evans on the set of Dynasty; Joan Collins on the set of Dynasty; Bette Davis on the set of the pilot The Decorator; sketch of Ginger Rogers gown for The Love Boat; sketch of Jaclyn Smith in a costume for The Users; sketch of Susan Hayward in her Oscars gown; with Barbara Stanwyck

    08:06

    On the process of designing a costume for a television show; on the fabrics that are best suited for costumes for television; on quick costume changes in the days of live television

    03:43

    On being on-set during the filming of a show; on his general philosophy for costuming actors; on the designers who work under him in his shop

    02:23

    Academy Awards, The

    Nolan Miller on designing a gown for Susan Hayward for the Academy Awards

    01:52

    Nolan Miller on designing a suit for Tatum O'Neal for the Academy Awards

    00:58

    Nolan Miller on designing a gown for Whoopi Goldberg for the Academy Awards

    01:36

    Nolan Miller on designing a gown for Barbra Streisand for the Academy Awards

    01:44

    Nolan Miller on designing for the Academy Awards

    01:36

    Addams Family, The

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for The Addams Family, particularly "Morticia" (Carolyn Jones)

    06:41

    Batman

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins and Tallulah Bankhead when they guest-starred on Batman

    01:46

    Boy in the Plastic Bubble, The

    Nolan Miller on costuming The Boy in the Plastic Bubble starring John Travolta

    01:11

    Burke's Law

    Nolan Miller on designing for The Dick Powell Show episode that eventually became Burke's Law starring Gene Barry and guest-starring Gloria Swanson

    02:56

    Nolan Miller on designing for Gloria Swanson guest-starring on Burke's Law and on The Steve Allen Show

    04:48

    Charlie's Angels

    Nolan Miller on a photo on the set of Charlie's Angels of the cast dressed for a masquerade ball

    00:12

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show

    02:18

    Nolan Miller on his general approach to costuming Charlie's Angels and on working with Jaclyn Smith as "Kelly Garrett"

    02:50

    Nolan Miller on costuming Kate Jackson as "Sabrina Duncan" on Charlie's Angels

    00:49

    Nolan Miller on costuming Farrah Fawcett as "Jill Munroe" on Charlie's Angels and on working with Aaron Spelling

    01:41

    Nolan Miller on costuming Cheryl Ladd as "Kris Munroe" on Charlie's Angels and on Ladd being cast to replace Farrah Fawcett

    04:11

    Nolan Miller on the casting of Shelley Hack as "Tiffany Welles" on Charlie's Angels and on her costumes

    01:35

    Nolan Miller on costuming Tanya Roberts as "Julie Rogers" on Charlie's Angels

    02:12

    Nolan Miller on how Farrah Fawcett leaving Charlie's Angels impacted the show

    00:47

    Nolan Miller on the braless look in Charlie's Angels

    03:00

    Nolan Miller on working on negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"

    04:46

    Nolan Miller on hair and makeup for Charlie's Angels

    01:25

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Farrah Fawcett when she returned for guest spots on Charlie's Angels

    01:10

    Nolan Miller on the guest-stars of Charlie's Angels including Ida Lupino and Sammy Davis, Jr.

    02:00

    Nolan Miller on how the fashions of the '70s impacted the look of Charlie's Angels

    02:03

    Nolan Miller on the attempted Charlie's Angels spin-off Toni's Boys starring Barbara Stanwyck

    02:58

    Colbys, The

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for The Colbys, Dynasty, and Hotel at the same time

    02:27

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys starring Emma Samms and Charlton Heston

    04:02

    Dick Powell Show, The

    Nolan Miller on designing for The Dick Powell Show episode that eventually became Burke's Law starring Gene Barry and guest-starring Gloria Swanson

    02:56

    Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    Nolan Miller on working for Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:01

    Nolan Miller on designing for Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:46

    DuPont Show with June Allyson, The

    Nolan Miller on designing for The DuPont Show with June Allyson

    03:43

    Dynasty

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a Joan Collins dress from Dynasty

    00:35

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him on the set of Dynasty with sketches for the actresses

    00:14

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with the women of Dynasty; on a photo of him with Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck on the set of Dynasty

    00:38

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him at a Dynasty party

    00:32

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Linda Evans on the set of Dynasty; on a photo of Joan Collins on the set of Dynasty

    00:50

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Ali MacGraw on the set of the Royal Wedding scene on Dynasty

    00:28

    Nolan Miller on how Dynasty was first described to him and on Joan Collins joining the cast as "Alexis Carrington" in season 2

    07:27

    Nolan Miller on costuming John Forsythe as "Blake Carrington" on Dynasty

    00:41

    Nolan Miller on costuming Linda Evans as "Krystle Carrington" on Dynasty

    01:58

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins as "Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan" on Dynasty

    02:33

    Nolan Miller on costuming Heather Locklear as "Sammy Jo Carrington" on Dynasty

    00:24

    Nolan Miller on costuming Diahann Carroll as "Dominique Deveraux" on Dynasty and working with the budget of the show

    03:40

    Nolan Miller on costuming Pamela Sue Martin as "Fallon Carrington," Jack Coleman as "Steven Carrington," and John James as "Jeff Colby" on Dynasty

    01:54

    Nolan Miller on costuming Michael Nader as "Dex Dexter" on Dynasty

    02:05

    Nolan Miller on costuming Catherine Oxenberg as "Amanda Carrington" on Dynasty

    00:38

    Nolan Miller on costuming Rock Hudson and Ali MacGraw on Dynasty

    03:34

    Nolan Miller on designing clothes for special events like weddings and galas on Dynasty

    04:11

    Nolan Miller on the most expensive gowns on Dynasty

    02:09

    Nolan Miller on Aaron Spelling and Douglas S. Cramer's day-to-day roles in the production of Dynasty

    01:12

    Nolan Miller on the process of creating an outfit for Dynasty

    02:56

    Nolan Miller on working with Joan Collins on Dynasty

    00:50

    Nolan Miller on the process of making outfits for Dynasty

    05:23

    Nolan Miller on costuming "Alexis" and "Krystle" for their infamous catfight scenes on Dynasty

    02:24

    Nolan Miller on the Dynasty line of clothes

    05:07

    Nolan Miller how Dynasty impacted his life and career

    01:22

    Fantasy Island

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Fantasy Island starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize

    03:47

    Gilligan's Island

    Nolan Miller on designing "Ginger's" (Tina Louise) gowns for Gilligan's Island

    03:09

    Green Acres

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Green Acres

    01:47

    Nolan Miller on working with Eva Gabor on Green Acres

    03:49

    Harold Robbins' The Survivors

    Nolan Miller on working on Harold Robbins' The Survivors

    07:24

    Hart to Hart

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers

    01:36

    Honey West

    Nolan Miller on working on Honey West starring Anne Francis

    05:24

    Hotel

    Nolan Miller on working on the pilot for Hotel with Bette Davis

    01:50

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for James Brolin and Connie Sellecca on Hotel

    01:38

    Nolan Miller on Elizabeth Taylor guest-starring on Hotel

    02:56

    Life With Lucy

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Life with Lucy starring Lucille Ball

    01:38

    Love Boat, The

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a gown for Lana Turner when she was the 1,000th guest star on The Love Boat

    00:23

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a wedding gown for Linda Evans on Dynasty

    00:28

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for The Love Boat produced by Aaron Spelling

    01:32

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Lauren Tewes as cruise director "Julie McCoy" on The Love Boat

    03:17

    Nolan Miller on Luise Rainer guest-starring on The Love Boat

    00:43

    Nolan Miller on Ginger Rogers guest-starring on The Love Boat

    00:34

    Nolan Miller on Ethel Merman and Carol Channing guest-starring on The Love Boat

    02:49

    Nolan Miller on John Ritter guest-starring on The Love Boat

    02:05

    Nolan Miller on various guest-stars on The Love Boat

    01:59

    Nolan Miller on a host of costume designers appearing on The Love Boat including Bob Mackie and Gloria Vanderbilt

    01:54

    Nolan Miller on Lana Turner guest-starring on The Love Boat

    03:53

    Nolan Miller on the musical numbers of The Love Boat

    01:17

    Mod Squad, The

    Nolan Miller on working on The Mod Squad

    03:08

    NBC Matinee Theater

    Nolan Miller on working on NBC Matinee Theater

    04:14

    Nolan Miller on working on NBC Matinee Theater and other NBC shows

    04:52

    Night Gallery

    Nolan Miller on working with Joan Crawford on Night Gallery

    04:13

    Starsky and Hutch

    Nolan Miller on costuming Starsky and Hutch

    01:06

    Steve Allen Show, The (1953-54)

    Nolan Miller on designing for Gloria Swanson guest-starring on Burke's Law and on The Steve Allen Show

    04:48

    Supertrain

    Nolan Miller on working on Supertrain

    02:29

    Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for The Two Mrs. Grenvilles starring Ann-Margret and Claudette Colbert

    01:50

    Vega$

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Vega$ starring Robert Urich

    01:10

    'The Idiot Box'

    Nolan Miller on working on negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"

    04:46

    Advice

    Nolan Miller on advice to an aspiring designer

    01:31

    Characters & Catchphrases

    Nolan Miller on working with the three original Charlie's Angels: Jaclyn Smith as "Kelly Garrett," Kate Jackson as "Sabrina Duncan," and Farrah Fawcett as "Jill Munroe"

    05:20

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins as "Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter" on Dynasty

    02:33

    Creative Influences and Inspiration

    Nolan Miller on his high school art teacher who recognized his creativity

    03:13

    Criticism of TV

    Nolan Miller on working on negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"

    04:46

    Pivotal Career Moments

    Nolan Miller on his high school art teacher who recognized his creativity

    03:13

    Nolan Miller how Dynasty impacted his life and career

    01:22

    Pop Culture

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show

    02:18

    Nolan Miller on working with the three original Charlie's Angels: Jaclyn Smith as "Kelly Garrett," Kate Jackson as "Sabrina Duncan," and Farrah Fawcett as "Jill Munroe"

    05:20

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins as "Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter" on Dynasty

    02:33

    Nolan Miller on costuming "Alexis" and "Krystle" for their infamous catfight scenes on Dynasty

    02:24

    Sex & Violence

    Nolan Miller on working on negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"

    04:46

    Television Industry

    Nolan Miller on working on negative critical reaction to Charlie's Angels and on it being dubbed "jiggle TV"

    04:46

    Nolan Miller on advice to an aspiring designer

    01:31

    Costume Designer

    Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino on the process of designing a dress for Sophia Loren or other clients

    02:00

    Nolan Miller on the process of designing a costume for a television show

    01:56

    Nolan Miller on the fabrics that are best suited for costumes for television

    01:04

    Nolan Miller on quick costume changes in the days of live television

    00:33

    Nolan Miller on being on-set during the filming of a show

    00:26

    Nolan Miller on his general philosophy for costuming actors

    00:37

    Nolan Miller on the designers who work under him in his shop

    01:18

    Nolan Miller on how fashions looked on the television screen

    03:29

    Nolan Miller on costuming Diahann Carroll as "Dominique Deveraux" on Dynasty and working with the budget of the show

    04:04

    Nolan Miller on the process of creating an outfit for Dynasty

    02:56

    Nolan Miller on the process of making outfits for Dynasty

    05:23

    Nolan Miller how Dynasty impacted his life and career

    00:00

    Nolan Miller on where his inspiration comes from when designing, and on the tools he uses to draw his designs

    02:38

    Nolan Miller on advice to an aspiring designer

    01:32

    Designers

    Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino on the process of designing a dress for Sophia Loren or other clients

    02:00

    Nolan Miller on the process of designing a costume for a television show

    01:56

    Nolan Miller on the fabrics that are best suited for costumes for television

    01:04

    Nolan Miller on quick costume changes in the days of live television

    00:33

    Nolan Miller on being on-set during the filming of a show

    00:26

    Nolan Miller on his general philosophy for costuming actors

    00:37

    Nolan Miller on the designers who work under him in his shop

    01:18

    Nolan Miller on how fashions looked on the television screen

    03:29

    Nolan Miller on costuming Diahann Carroll as "Dominique Deveraux" on Dynasty and working with the budget of the show

    04:04

    Nolan Miller on the process of creating an outfit for Dynasty

    02:56

    Nolan Miller on the process of making outfits for Dynasty

    05:23

    Nolan Miller how Dynasty impacted his life and career

    00:00

    Nolan Miller on where his inspiration comes from when designing, and on the tools he uses to draw his designs

    02:38

    Nolan Miller on advice to an aspiring designer

    01:31

    Adventure/Espionage Series

    Nolan Miller on working on Supertrain

    02:29

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins and Tallulah Bankhead when they guest-starred on Batman

    01:46

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Fantasy Island starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize

    03:47

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers

    01:36

    Awards Shows

    Nolan Miller on designing for the Academy Awards

    01:36

    Classic Anthology Series

    Nolan Miller on working on NBC Matinee Theater

    04:14

    Nolan Miller on working on NBC Matinee Theater and other NBC shows

    04:52

    Nolan Miller on designing for The DuPont Show with June Allyson

    03:43

    Comedy Series

    Nolan Miller on designing "Ginger's" (Tina Louise) gowns for Gilligan's Island

    03:09

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for The Addams Family, particularly "Morticia" (Carolyn Jones)

    06:41

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Green Acres including Eva Gabor

    01:47

    Nolan Miller on working with Eva Gabor on Green Acres

    03:49

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for The Love Boat

    14:53

    Nolan Miller on costuming for The Love Boat

    05:10

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Life with Lucy starring Lucille Ball

    01:38

    Cop/Detective/Mystery Series

    Nolan Miller on working on Honey West starring Anne Francis

    05:24

    Nolan Miller on working on The Mod Squad

    03:08

    Nolan Miller on costuming Starsky and Hutch

    01:06

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels

    19:23

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Charlie's Angels

    14:22

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Vega$ starring Robert Urich

    01:10

    Daytime/Primetime Serials

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Dynasty

    16:43

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Dynasty

    27:16

    Nolan Miller on Dynasty

    06:29

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys starring Emma Samms and Charlton Heston

    04:02

    Drama Series

    Nolan Miller on working on Harold Robbins' The Survivors

    07:24

    Nolan Miller on working on the pilot for Hotel with Bette Davis

    05:55

    Legal Dramas

    Nolan Miller on designing for The Dick Powell Show an episode that eventually became Burke's Law starring Gene Barry

    02:56

    Talk Shows

    Nolan Miller on designing for Gloria Swanson guest-starring on Burke's Law and on The Steve Allen Show

    04:48

    TV Movies/Miniseries/Dramatic Specials

    Nolan Miller on costuming The Boy in the Plastic Bubble starring John Travolta

    01:11

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for The Two Mrs. Grenvilles starring Ann-Margret and Claudette Colbert

    01:50

    Western Series

    Nolan Miller on working for Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:00

    Nolan Miller on designing for Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:46

    June Allyson

    Nolan Miller on designing for The DuPont Show with June Allyson

    03:43

    Lucille Ball

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Life with Lucy starring Lucille Ball

    01:38

    Tallulah Bankhead

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins and Tallulah Bankhead when they guest-starred on Batman

    01:46

    James Brolin

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for James Brolin and Connie Sellecca on Hotel

    01:38

    Diahann Carroll

    Nolan Miller on costuming Diahann Carroll as "Dominique Deveraux" on Dynasty and working with the budget of the show

    04:04

    Carol Channing

    Nolan Miller on Ethel Merman and Carol Channing guest-starring on The Love Boat

    02:49

    Jack Coleman

    Nolan Miller on costuming Pamela Sue Martin as "Fallon Carrington," Jack Coleman as "Steven Carrington," and John James as "Jeff Colby" on Dynasty

    01:54

    Joan Collins

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a Joan Collins dress from Dynasty

    00:35

    Nolan Miller on a photo of Joan Collins on the set of Dynasty

    00:26

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins and Tallulah Bankhead when they guest-starred on Batman

    01:46

    Nolan Miller on how Dynastywas first described to him and on Joan Collins joining the cast as "Alexis Carrington" in season 2

    07:27

    Nolan Miller on costuming Joan Collins as "Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter" on Dynasty

    02:33

    Nolan Miller on working with Joan Collins on Dynasty

    00:50

    Douglas S. Cramer

    Nolan Miller on Aaron Spelling and Douglas S. Cramer's day-to-day roles in the production of Dynasty

    01:12

    Joan Crawford

    Nolan Miller on working for Joan Crawford early in his career

    02:51

    Nolan Miller on designing for Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:46

    Nolan Miller on working with Joan Crawford on Night Gallery

    04:13

    Bette Davis

    Nolan Miller on a gown for Bette Davis and an autographed picture of Bette Davis wearing a Miller-designed gown

    00:51

    Nolan Miller on a photo of Bette Davis on the set of the pilot The Decorator

    00:16

    Nolan Miller on costuming the unsold pilot The Bette Davis Show

    05:24

    Nolan Miller on working on the pilot for Hotel with Bette Davis

    01:50

    Sammy Davis, Jr.

    Nolan Miller on the guest-stars of Charlie's Angels including Ida Lupino and Sammy Davis, Jr.

    02:00

    Linda Evans

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a wedding gown for Linda Evans on Dynasty

    00:28

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck on the set of Dynasty

    00:16

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Linda Evans on the set of Dynasty

    00:22

    Nolan Miller on costuming Linda Evans as "Krystle Carrington" on Dynasty

    01:58

    Farrah Fawcett

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show

    02:18

    Nolan Miller on costuming Farrah Fawcett as "Jill Munroe" on Charlie's Angels and on working with Aaron Spelling

    01:41

    Nolan Miller on how Farrah Fawcett leaving Charlie's Angels impacted the show

    00:47

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Farrah Fawcett when she returned for guest spots on Charlie's Angels

    01:10

    John Forsythe

    Nolan Miller on costuming John Forsythe as "Blake Carrington" on Dynasty

    00:41

    Anne Francis

    Nolan Miller on Anne Francis as "Honey West" wearing a Miller costume

    00:21

    Nolan Miller on working on Honey West starring Anne Francis

    05:24

    Eva Gabor

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of Eva Gabor from "Blithe Spirit"

    00:21

    Nolan Miller on a photo with Eva Gabor

    00:32

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Green Acres including Eva Gabor

    01:47

    Nolan Miller on working with Eva Gabor on Green Acres

    03:50

    Whoopi Goldberg

    Nolan Miller on designing a gown for Whoopi Goldberg for the Academy Awards

    01:36

    Shelley Hack

    Nolan Miller on the casting of Shelley Hack as "Tiffany Welles" on Charlie's Angels and on her costumes

    01:35

    Susan Hayward

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of Susan Hayward in her Oscars gown

    00:19

    Edith Head

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him, Edith Head, and Barbara Stanwyck

    00:12

    Charlton Heston

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys starring Emma Samms and Charlton Heston

    04:02

    Rock Hudson

    Nolan Miller on costuming Rock Hudson and Ali MacGraw on Dynasty

    03:34

    Kate Jackson

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show

    02:18

    Nolan Miller on costuming Kate Jackson as "Sabrina Duncan" on Charlie's Angels

    00:49

    John James

    Nolan Miller on costuming Pamela Sue Martin as "Fallon Carrington," Jack Coleman as "Steven Carrington," and John James as "Jeff Colby" on Dynasty

    01:54

    Carolyn Jones

    Nolan Miller on first meeting Carolyn Jones and then-husband Aaron Spelling and eventually forming a professional relationship with Spelling

    07:45

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for The Addams Family, particularly "Morticia" (Carolyn Jones)

    06:41

    Cheryl Ladd

    Nolan Miller on costuming Cheryl Ladd as "Kris Munroe" on Charlie's Angels and on Ladd being cast to replace Farrah Fawcett

    04:11

    Hedy Lamarr

    Nolan Miller on working with Hedy Lamarr

    01:41

    Dorothy Lamour

    Nolan Miller on Dorothy Lamour wearing a Miller-designed sarong

    00:20

    Peggy Lipton

    Nolan Miller on working on The Mod Squad starring Peggy Lipton

    03:08

    Sophia Loren

    Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino on the process of designing a dress for Sophia Loren or other clients

    02:00

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a gown for Sophia Loren

    00:21

    Tina Louise

    Nolan Miller on designing "Ginger's" (Tina Louise) gowns for Gilligan's Island

    03:09

    Ida Lupino

    Nolan Miller on the guest-stars of Charlie's Angels including Ida Lupino and Sammy Davis, Jr.

    02:00

    Ali MacGraw

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Ali MacGraw on the set of the Royal Wedding scene on Dynasty

    00:28

    Nolan Miller on costuming Rock Hudson and Ali MacGraw on Dynasty

    03:34

    Bob Mackie

    Nolan Miller on a host of costume designers appearing on The Love Boat including Bob Mackie and Gloria Vanderbilt

    01:54

    Ann-Margret

    Nolan Miller on Ann-Margret Oscars dress sketch

    00:34

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for The Two Mrs. Grenvilles starring Ann-Margret and Claudette Colbert

    01:50

    Pamela Sue Martin

    Nolan Miller on costuming Pamela Sue Martin as "Fallon Carrington," Jack Coleman as "Steven Carrington," and John James as "Jeff Colby" on Dynasty

    01:54

    Ethel Merman

    Nolan Miller on Ethel Merman and Carol Channing guest-starring on The Love Boat

    02:49

    Ricardo Montalban

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Fantasy Island starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize

    03:47

    Stefanie Powers

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers

    01:36

    John Ritter

    Nolan Miller on John Ritter guest-starring on The Love Boat

    02:05

    Ginger Rogers

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of Ginger Rogers' gown for The Love Boat

    00:13

    Nolan Miller on Ginger Rogers guest-starring on The Love Boat

    00:34

    Emma Samms

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys starring Emma Samms and Charlton Heston

    04:02

    Connie Sellecca

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for James Brolin and Connie Sellecca on Hotel

    01:38

    Jacqueline Smith

    Nolan Miller on costuming for Charlie's Angels starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith, and on the original concept for the show

    02:18

    Jaclyn Smith

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of Jaclyn Smith in a costume for The Users

    00:16

    Nolan Miller on his general approach to costuming Charlie's Angels and on working with Jaclyn Smith as "Kelly Garrett"

    02:50

    Aaron Spelling

    Nolan Miller on meeting Aaron Spelling

    01:37

    Nolan Miller on first meeting Carolyn Jones and then-husband Aaron Spelling and eventually forming a professional relationship with Spelling

    07:46

    Nolan Miller on costuming Farrah Fawcett as "Jill Munroe" on Charlie's Angels and on working with Aaron Spelling

    01:41

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for The Love Boat produced by Aaron Spelling

    01:32

    Nolan Miller on Aaron Spelling and Douglas S. Cramer's day-to-day roles in the production of Dynasty

    01:12

    Barbara Stanwyck

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a gown for Barbara Stanwyck at the Oscars

    00:28

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him, Edith Head, and Barbara Stanwyck, and a photo of him escorting Barbara Stanwyck

    00:26

    Nolan Miller on a photo of John Travolta and Barbara Stanwyck at the Oscars

    00:29

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck on the set of Dynasty

    00:16

    Nolan Miller on a photo with Barbara Stanwyck

    00:17

    Nolan Miller on first meeting Barbara Stanwyck while he was working as a florist in Los Angeles

    03:16

    Nolan Miller on designing for Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck on Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    05:46

    Nolan Miller on the attempted Charlie's Angels spin-off Toni's Boys starring Barbara Stanwyck

    02:58

    Barbra Streisand

    Nolan Miller on designing a gown for Barbra Streisand for the Academy Awards

    01:44

    Gloria Swanson

    Nolan Miller on designing for Gloria Swanson guest-starring on Burke's Law and on The Steve Allen Show

    04:48

    Elizabeth Taylor

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a gown for Elizabeth Taylor

    00:30

    Nolan Miller on a photo of him with Elizabeth Taylor

    00:11

    Nolan Miller on Elizabeth Taylor guest-starring on Hotel

    02:56

    Lauren Tewes

    Nolan Miller on designing costumes for Lauren Tewes as cruise director "Julie McCoy" on The Love Boat

    03:17

    John Travolta

    Nolan Miller on a photo of John Travolta and Barbara Stanwyck at the Oscars

    00:29

    Nolan Miller on costuming The Boy in the Plastic Bubble starring John Travolta

    01:11

    Lana Turner

    Nolan Miller on a sketch of a gown for Lana Turner when she was the 1,000th guest star on The Love Boat

    00:23

    Ret Turner

    Nolan Miller on his time working at NBC for Ret Turner

    03:34

    Robert Urich

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Vega$ starring Robert Urich

    01:10

    Herve Villechaize

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Fantasy Island starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize

    03:47

    Robert Wagner

    Nolan Miller on costume designing for Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers

    01:36

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