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60 Years Ago-- "We, the People" Ushered in the Radio-Television Simulcast

In the early days of television as radio remained the dominant medium and television looked to make its foothold, several early shows were done as simulcasts on both mediums. We, the People was the

"Star Trek" Fanfare Composer Alexander "Sandy" Courage Has Died at Age 88 -- Archive Interview Online

Alexander Courage won an Emmy Award as principal arranger for the ABC special Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas and was a nominee for his work on Medical Center. Mr. Courage was interviewed in

"Andy Griffith Show" Theme Composer Earle Hagen Has Died at the Age of 88

Earle Hagen, who composed (and whistled) The Andy Griffith Show theme, has died. The accomplished composer also wrote the memorable Dick Van Dyke Show theme music and won an Emmy Award for I Spy. Ear

Dick Martin Dies at the Age of 86-- Archive Interview Segment Online

Comedian Dick Martin, best known as the co-host with Dan Rowan of television's Laugh-In (1968-73) has died (click here for his obituary on Newsday.com). The Archive interviewed Martin in 2002. His

William Shatner's New Book & Archive Interview Online

William Shatner has a new book out—- Up Till Now. He was interviewed by the Archive in 1999-- see what he talked about up until then. Click here for his complete five-part interview. Some excerpts

PR Legend Warren Cowan Has Died

Warren Cowan has died at the age of 87. Interviewed in 2001 by the Archive of American Television, his nearly two-hour interview is available for viewing at Academy headquarters and will be available

"It's Saturday Night Live..." Don Pardo Interview Posted

The third season of Saturday Night Live comes out on DVD today. The Archive interviewed long-time announcer Don Pardo, whose voice has been closely associated with the show since its debut in 1975.

Mike Wallace is 90 Today!

The Archive of American Television wishes Mike Wallace a happy birthday as the veteran newsman turns 90. Wallace spent his early years as an announcer and actor in radio and television. In the early

Public Television Legend James Day Has Died - Interviewed in 1998

Host of such public television series as Kaleidoscope in the late '50s and early '60s and Day at Night in the 1970s, James Day left his mark on public television as the president of National

Rod Serling's "A Town Has Turned To Dust" Presented at Ithaca College

Before Rod Serling was immortalized as the creator, main writer, and host of The Twilight Zone, he contributed teleplays to several of the "live" and filmed anthologies of the 1950s that defined the

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Honorees 2008 Are Announced

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Committee has selected Beatrice Arthur, Dan Burke, Larry Gelbart, Merv Griffin, Thomas Murphy and Sherwood Schwartz to be inducted into the

Emmy magazine features interviewee Robert Johnson

Pick up the latest copy of emmy magazine to read an excerpt from our interview with network executive and BET founder Robert Johnson, where he discusses his early years in Washington, DC as vice

TV Comedy Writer Seaman Jacobs Dies at 96 - Archive Interview Online

Sad to report that noted comedy writer Seaman Jacobs passed away in Los Angeles on April 8th. He was interviewed by the Archive of American Television in March of 1999 and his full 7-part interview

40th Anniversary of Petula Clark-Harry Belafonte "Touch" Controversy

The television special Petula, aired in April 1968. A vehicle for popular singer Petula Clark ("Downtown"), the show featured Harry Belafonte as her guest. During one song, Petula touched Belafonte

"Father Knows Best" on DVD: Stars Jane Wyatt & Elinor Donahue Interviews Online!

The classic 50s TV family sitcom "Father Knows Best" has been released on DVD! The Archive has interviewed two of the show's stars, Elinor Donahue and Jane Wyatt, at length for our oral history