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Remembering Andy Griffith

The Archive is sad to report that actor Andy Griffith passed away this morning at the age of 86. Griffith was best known for his role as "Sheriff Andy Taylor" in The Andy Griffith Show, and also

TV's "Guiding Light" Turns 60!

On the small screen from June 30, 1952 to September 18, 2009, Guiding Light holds the record for longest-running drama in television history. In addition to its 57-year reign on television, The

Remembering Doris Singleton

The Archive is sad to report the death of actress Doris Singleton. Singleton passed away on June 26th at the age of 92. The multi-talented performer began her career as a ballet dancer in New York

Steverino's "Steve Allen Westinghouse Show" Turns 50

It could be argued that Letterman's "Stupid Human Tricks", sketches with Rupert from the deli across from The Late Show studio, and Leno's "Jaywalking" segment can all be traced back to Mr. Steve

Daytime's Big Night: 2012 Daytime Emmys

The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are tomorrow, Saturday, June 23! The show will be broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 5pm PST/8pm EST on Headline News. Below enjoy some Archive selections

Two Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert's 70th Birthday!

Happy birthday, Roger Ebert! Ebert has enjoyed a long and impressive career as one of America's leading film critics, beginning with his role as critic for the Chicago-Sun Times and subsequently as co

Dallas 2012: The Ewing Boys are Back in Town

It's been 21 years since Dallas left the air, but tonight, the boys of Southfork Ranch return in a reboot of the popular series. J.R. and Bobby Ewing are back, along with their sons, John Ross and

Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications Reopens!

After 6 years in the making, the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) in Chicago will have its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13th at 10am! Tonight, Chicagoans

"True Blood" Returns

Vampires and werewolves and fairies, oh my! True Blood has all the other-wordly creatures you're likely to ever desire. In his 2011 Archive interview (NOW ONLINE!) creator Alan Ball describes how he

Remembering Nolan Miller

The Archive is sad to report the death of costume designer Nolan Miller, who passed away on June 6th, 2012 from lung cancer at the age of 79. Miller designed the costumes for many Aaron Spelling/Dougl

Bill Moyers on JFK, LBJ, and PBS

He's served as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, White House Press Secretary, and host of Bill Moyers' Journal, a critically acclaimed news program on public television. In his 2001 Archive

Remembering Richard Dawson

The Archive remembers Richard Dawson today, who passed away on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at the age of 79. Dawson was the long-time host of the game-show Family Feud, where he coined the famous phrase

Remembering Kathryn Joosten

Today the Archive remembers actress Kathryn Joosten, who passed away on Friday, June 1st, 2012 from lung cancer. Joosten was 72 and best known for her roles as "Mrs. Landingham" on The West Wing and

Will and Katie: Couric Celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

This year Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, marking her 60-year reign as Great Britain's monarch. ABC News is marking the occasion tonight with a two-hour edition of 20/20 entitled

Director/Producer Bob Finkel Dies at 94

The Archive is sad to learn of the death of Bob Finkel, who passed away of age-related complications on April 30, 2012. Finkel produced numerous hits of the 1950s and 1960s, including The Eddie Fisher