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"Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" To Hit the Big Screen

George Clooney and Smokehouse Pictures are set to produce a movie about Smothers Brothers Tom and Dick, in an adaptation of David Bianculli's book, Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of The

Actor Harry Morgan Dies at 96

Veteran character actor Harry Morgan passed away at his Los Angeles home this morning at the age of 96. Morgan began his career on the stage, appearing in Broadway's "Golden Boy" in 1937, and signed a

Help the Archive of American Television Win a Pixel Award!

The heat is on for the 6th annual Pixel Awards! The Archive of American Television is nominated for a Pixel Award for excellence in web design and development, and with your help we have a chance to

TV Academy Announces 21st Annual Hall of Fame Inductees

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Committee has selected performers Vivian Vance and Bill Frawley, executive Michael Eisner, show creator-producer Chuck Lorre, executive

"It's Time to Play the Music..." Again! The Archive Celebrates the Return of the Muppets!

"My sister wants to see the world the way John Lennon saw the world. My nephew wants to see the world the way Kermit saw the world."- Sonia Manzano, "Maria" on Sesame StreetA child of the '80s, I was

Saw It Then: Murrow's "See It Now" Turns 60

On November 18, 1951, journalist Edward R. Murrow united the states of America. On the premiere episode of See it Now, Murrow showcased technology made possible by the recently completed

A Curtain Rod on a Sassy Broad: Burnett's "Went with the Wind!" Turns 35

"I saw it in the window and I just couldn't resist it."That plush green velvet, those stringy gold tassels, that sturdy curtain rod...  "Starlet O'Hara's" make-shift drapery dress is one of THE most

Legendary Comedy Writer Hal Kanter Dies at 92

The Archive of American Television is sad to report that writer/producer Hal Kanter passed away on Sunday, November 6th of complications from pneumonia. He was 92 years old. Kanter started in radio as

Remembering Andy Rooney

CBS News has announced that legendary journalist Andy Rooney died today, November 5th, at the age of 92. He had recently suffered complications from a "minor surgery" done shortly after he stepped

Meet the Man Behind Elmo

"Always have fun and try to make everyone laugh." - Elmo Wise words from an adorable red Muppet. Elmo made a special guest appearance at the Archive's 2004 interview with puppeteer Kevin Clash

"The Garner Files" - Straight-Shooter James Garner Publishes his Memoir

According to early reviews, Archive Interviewee James Garner doesn't hold back in his new memoir, The Garner Files. Television's "Maverick" and star of The Rockford Files takes a keen look back at his

Legendary "Academy Awards" Producer Gil Cates, Dies at 77

The Archive of American Television is sad to report that director/producer Gilbert Cates passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31st at the age of 77. He started in early television as an associate

20 Years Later - Is Seinfeld Still Stuck in that Parking Garage?

"The problem with the mall garage is that everything looks the same. They try to differentiate between levels. They put up different colors, different numbers, different letters. What they need to do

TV Builds Character: "America in Primetime" Premieres Sunday on PBS

Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today’s heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. America

"The Electric Company" Turns F-O-R-T-Y

You gotta love a show with a character named "Easy Reader." Morgan Freeman portrayed him, a laid back Easy Rider-esque guy who loved reading on PBS' The Electric Company. Bill Cosby and Rita Moreno jo