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Director Paul Bogart Dies at 92

The Archive of American Television is sad to report that director Paul Bogart passed away on Sunday, April 15th of age-related causes. He was 92. Bogart started his career in live television in New

Remembering Dick Clark

The Archive is sad to report the death of beloved producer/host Dick Clark. Clark passed away today at the age of 82 from a heart attack. Best known for hosting American Bandstand and New Year's

"That's the Way It Is:" Cronkite First Anchored "CBS Evening News" 50 Years Ago

April 16, 1962: Walter Cronkite succeeds Douglas Edwards as anchor of CBS Evening News. The original 15-minute broadcast was titled Walter Cronkite with the News and was renamed and expanded to 30

Garry Marshall Inducted into NAB Hall of Fame

This afternoon show creator/producer Garry Marshall will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the 2012 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Marshall created

Comedian Brad Garrett on "Raymond," "Ratatouille," and Robert Barone

He's best known for playing "Robert Barone" on CBS' Everybody Loves Raymond, but he's also a prolific voiceover artist (he's "Gusteau" in Ratatouille!), and co-star of another successful sitcom, 'Til

The Hollywood Reporter Names 35 Most Powerful People in Media

The Hollywood Reporter just named the 35 Most Powerful People in Media and Archive interviewees Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Steve Kroft, Barbara Walters, and Brian Williams made the list. Click here to

Gwen Ifill on NBC, PBS, and VPs

You can regularly catch her on Washington Week and PBS Newshour, and she's been known to moderate a Vice-Presidential Debate or two. Journalist Gwen Ifill has been reporting on The Hill for years now

Journalist Mike Wallace Dies at 93

The Archive is sad to report that journalist Mike Wallace passed away last night, on April 7, 2012 at the age of 93. Wallace suffered from heart problems in recent years and retired from his long-time

HBO's Sheila Nevins on Making Documentaries That Matter

She's spearheaded some of HBO's most memorable and risque projects: Real Sex, Taxicab Confessions, Cathouse ... As Vice President of Original Programming (overseeing family and documentary projects)

Michael Patrick King Talks "Sex and the City"

He's the guy responsible for bringing Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha into our homes every Sunday night. Michael Patrick King was executive producer of Sex and the City, HBO's hit series

Remembering Neil Travis

The Archive just learned the sad news of editor Neil Travis' passing. Travis died of natural causes at his home in Arroyo Grande, CA on March 28, 2012. He was 75 years old. He began his career as an

Dancing with Melissa Gilbert

Tonight Week Three of Dancing with the Stars Season 14 kicks off, with Archive interviewee Melissa Gilbert and professional partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy doing the jive. Tennis star Martina Navratilova

Kevin Eubanks and "The Tonight Show" Band!

For years he was Jay Leno's right-hand-man, on both The Tonight Show and the short-lived Jay Leno Show. Though Kevin Eubanks may best be known as the former Tonight Show with Jay Leno bandleader, he's

"NYPD Blue"/"L.A. Law" Creator Steven Bochco is Back!

Writer/producer Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law) is returning to television! Bochco is partnering with Toronto-based Entertainment One to produce the one-hour sci-fi drama Evolution, a

Bob Mackie on Divas, Dresses, and More!

Bob Mackie’s name alone conjures up certain iconic celebrities: Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbie... In his Archive interview, Mackie talks about the many incredible stars for whom he’s designed, including