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Lee Grant's Archive of American Television Interview is Now Online!

Actress/Director Lee Grant's interview is now posted on Google Video. Click here to access all interview segments.Interview Description:In her seven-part (each 30-minute segement is posted separately)

A New Book by the Author of "The Box"

Anyone interested in the history of television, has undoubtedly come across the book, The Box: An Oral History of Television, 1929-1961 by Jeff Kisseloff, published in 1995 (Penguin Books). For the

David Shaw's Archive Interview Is Now Online!

Writer David Shaw's five-part interview is now available for viewing on Google Video. Shaw was one of the most prolific writers during television's "Golden Age." In part 2 of his interview, David

Jack Lemmon's Archive of American Television Interview is Now Online!

Happy New Year from theArchive of American Television. More interviews are on the way! The late Jack Lemmon's interview has just been posted online at Google Video. Click here to access all segments

Dick Clark Celebrates 35 Years of "New Year's Rockin' Eve"

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve celebrates its 35th anniversary with the Dec 31, 2006-January 1, 2007 special. Dick Clark spoke about his first New Year's special in 1959 and his inaguaration of

Former CBS President Frank Stanton Dies at 98

Dr. Frank Stanton, who served as President of CBS from 1946 to 1973, died Sunday, December 24th at the age of 98. He granted the Archive of American Television a rare 2-part videotaped interview in

Spice of Life -- The Story of "It's a Wonderful Life" on TV

“It’s a Wonderful Life shows that every human being on this earth matters—and that’s a very powerful message.” --Steven Spielberg by guest blogger Stephen Cox What was on the cover of Newsweek for the

Animation Legend Joseph Barbera Has Died

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Honoree and Archive Interviewee Joseph Barbera has died at the age of 95. Barbera was interviewed by Leonard Maltin for the Archive in 1997. Click

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted!

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, in association with Ernst & Young LLP, is offering two scholarships in honor of Fred Rogers, the creator and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Archive Mourns the Loss of Interviewee Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle, who played Ray's Dad on Everybody Loves Raymond (and voice to the show's only catchphrase— "Holy crap!") has died at the age of 71. Boyle was also beloved for his role as the Monster in

65th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack

Commercial television was in its infancy in the United States when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. NBC and CBS had gone on the air with commercial television in July of 1941. Frances

Los Angeles Residents: Enjoy A Shopping Day at Bloomingdale's Benefiting the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation

On Tuesday, December 5th, from noon to 8 PM, Bloomingdale's (14060 Riverside Drive) in Sherman Oaks, California, is hosting a "Shopping Works Wonders Day" to benefit the Academy of Television Arts &

50 Years Ago -- Videotape Debuts

The Advent of Videotape....50 Years Ago (November 30, 2006)By Steve Cox On November 30, 1956 at 6:15 pm Pacific Standard Time, a milestone in the history of broadcasting occurred: the debut of

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Archive of American Television can't help you in the kitchen, but we can entertain you with an interview with one of American's top television chefs! As you wait for your turkey to be done, take a

Bob Keeshan's ("Captain Kangaroo" and TV's First Clarabell the Clown) Interview is now Online

Remember Clarabell the clown on The Howdy Doody Show? Or what about Captain Kangaroo, with his menagerie of "Dancing Bear," "Mr. Moose," and "Mr. Greenjeans"? Bob Keeshan, best known as television's