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The Secret Word is: 25! Twenty-five Years of Being Cuckoo at Pee-Wee's Playhouse!

Chairy, Jambi, Pterri, Randy… on September 13, 1986, Pee-Wee's Playhouse introduced dozens of lovable characters to millions of viewers on Saturday mornings. Expanded from a live stage show into a

Welcome Back, Monday Night Football!!

Yesterday marked the return of Monday Night Football as the New England Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins at 7pm EST! Archive interviewees Al Michaels and Curt Gowdy (1919-2006) are legends when it

Actor Cliff Robertson dies at 88

Legendary actor Cliff Robertson passed away on September 10th, one day after his 88th birthday. The Archive of American Television interviewed him about his television work in 2005. Here are some

If you like it then you shouldn't put a ring on it: THAT GIRL turns 45!

Before Carrie Bradshaw, before Murphy Brown, even before Mary Richards, it was That Girl’s Ann Marie who first showed American television viewers that it was okay to pursue a career instead of a man.F

"America's Most Wanted's" John Walsh to Receive Governors Award at this year's Primetime Creative Arts Emmys

The Archive offers congratulations to America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh, who will receive the Governors Award at this Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The award honors “an individual, company

Noted TV director Charles Dubin, best known for his work on M*A*S*H, dies at 92

Sad news: noted director Charles Dubin passed away on September 5th at the age of 92. Dubin began his career as an actor, and transitioned to television as an assistant director at ABC in 1950. He

Get ready for Emmy!

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards will be given out September 10 and 18, 2011 in Los Angeles. The Archive of American Television congratulates all of this year's nominees! Below are some excerpts from

Jonathan Winters gets serious

"Never say goodbye to your day job or any job. Seriously, I'm not one to discourage anybody.. I would say this- if you're going to go into this business, you should go into it. But know this going in

International TV Executive Donald Taffner, Sr. dies at 80

We're sad to report the passing of Donald Taffner, Sr., who died early this morning. Don founded DLT Entertainment in 1963 -- specializing in international television distribution. DLT was

Legendary blacklisted director David Pressman dies at 97

"David Pressman (with Robert S. Woods) as "Bernie" on One Life to Live"We're sad to report that director David Pressman passed away on August 29, 2011 at the age of 97. He was known as an "actor's

Bid Now: TV Academy Foundation Online Auction Ends Today!

Time is running out -- Here’s your chance to own and treasure a unique television memento, or have an amazing TV-related experience, all while supporting a great cause! The online auction ends this

Behind door number three... it's Monty Hall!

The Archive wishes a very happy 90th birthday to Monty Hall! Best known for hosting Let’s Make a Deal, Hall has also made memorable guest appearances on shows like The Odd Couple, That Girl, and The

Q: Who holds the world record for the most hours on television?

Is "REGIS PHILBIN" your final answer? Correct! Regis Philbin, often called the hardest-working man in show-business, turns 80 years young today. The former host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Live

Noted Director Reza Badiyi Dies at 81

We're sad to report that director and main title visualizer Reza Badiyi has passed away on August 20th at age 81. The Archive interviewed him in 2003. Badiyi began his career in Iran, where he won

Valerie Harper on "Rhoda", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" & more!

Wishing a very happy 72nd birthday to actress Valerie Harper! In her Archive interview, Harper describes starting her career as a dancer in New York, moving to Los Angeles, and getting her big break