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Happy New Year and Happy 40th to "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve!"

 Sat, 12/31/2011 Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest reaches its 40th annual edition with tonight's Dec. 31, 2011- January 1, 2012 special. Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will host the program starting at 10:00 p.m. (ET & PT) on ABC, and New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party , hosted by Fergie and Jenny McCarthy, will air immediately before, at 8:00 p.m. Entertainment at this year's festivities will include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Hot Chelle Rae, the Band Perry,...

Happy 75th Birthday, Mary Tyler Moore!

 Thu, 12/29/2011 The lovely Mary Tyler Moore is 75 years young today! The actress, best known for her roles as "Laura Petrie" on The Dick Van Dyke Show , as "Mary Richards" on The Mary Tyler Moore Show , and as "Beth Jarrett" in the film Ordinary People, spoke in depth about playing these characters in her Archive interview. On getting cast as "Laura Petrie" on The Dick Van Dyke Show : On the ensemble cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show : On her role in Ordinary People : Happy birthday, Mary!! Watch Mary Tyler...

It Ain't Easy Being Green and Yellow: Carroll Spinney on playing "Oscar the Grouch" and "Big Bird"

 Mon, 12/26/2011 Carroll Spinney portrays two of the most recognizable characters on television, yet his face might not be a familiar one. He spends most of his time either in a yellow, feathered suit, or hidden behind a trash can. For over 40 years now, Spinney has performed both "Big Bird" and "Oscar the Grouch" on the beloved children's show, Sesame Street . Surprised that "Big Bird" and "Oscar" are played by the same person? According to Spinney, "that's the fun of the job, doing them both. It's refreshing...

Chuck Jones' "Merrie Melodies" and More

 Thu, 12/22/2011 Our three-hour interview with Chuck Jones is now online! The legendary animator spoke in great detail about the animation process and the creation of many of his memorable characters, including the lovable "Bugs Bunny," "Daffy Duck," and "Wile E. Coyote." He shared tales of his boyhood - of growing up across the street from Charlie Chaplin's studio, and of how his childhood dog influenced the way in which he brought the character of "Max," the Grinch's dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas , to...

Catching up with "Half-Pint:" Melissa Gilbert Talks "Little House," "The Miracle Worker," and Michael Landon

 Wed, 12/14/2011 In her newly released Archive Interview, Melissa Gilbert describes her experiences as a child actress, playing "Laura Ingalls" on the much beloved series Little House on the Prairie . She details the show's production schedule, discusses her co-stars (including the bond she shared with her on-screen father, Michael Landon), and reflects on specific episodes of the program. She also chronicles her roles as a director and producer - her directorial debut was on the after-school special, Me and My...

"Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" To Hit the Big Screen

 Mon, 12/12/2011 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 Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour . The film will follow the controversy surrounding the Smothers Brothers' short-lived television variety show, which debuted in 1967 and was abruptly canceled by CBS in 1969. The program attracted a young, anti-establishment audience, and often featured anti-war activists...

Actor Harry Morgan Dies at 96

 Wed, 12/07/2011 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 contract with 20th Century Fox shortly after his move to California in 1942. He appeared in over 100 movies, including Frankie and Johnny with Elvis Presley, and was one of television's most prolific actors. Memorable TV roles include that of Officer Bill Gannon, opposite Jack Webb's Sgt. Friday...

Help the Archive of American Television Win a Pixel Award!

 Tue, 12/06/2011 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 win Pixel's "People's Champ" award. Please visit http://www.pixelawards.com/nom_win_2011.php#TV and vote for The Archive of American Television in the TV category. You can vote daily until December 18th, so please continue to vote throughout the next 2 weeks! Thank you for your support!

TV Academy Announces 21st Annual Hall of Fame Inductees

 Mon, 11/28/2011 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 producers Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, actor Sherman Hemsley , host Mario Kreutzberger (aka Don Francisco), and lighting director Bill Klages as the newest inductees into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame. The group will be honored at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony held...

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

 Wed, 11/23/2011 "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 Street A child of the '80s, I was one of those kids who wanted (and still wants) to see the world as Kermit sees it. He believes in dreaming big, following your heart, and in bringing together creatures of all sorts to sing and dance. Kermit was, and still is, the friend you want in your corner - the peace-keeping, loyal frog...