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On writing for The Garry Moore Show; on the skill of writing in the voice of another character 59:37
Interview: Buck Henry
On writing for That Was the Week That Was ; how the American version differed from the British version; on how the show was structured 52:50
Interview: Buck Henry
On the challenge of writing comedy about dark or difficult subject matter; "At its best, political comedy is still the most powerful stuff written...nothing is sacred until somebody hurts you" 40:10
Interview: Buck Henry
On the genesis of Get Smart ; on the main characters played by Don Adams and Barbara Feldon; on what he liked and disliked about the show; on his favorite episodes and what the show was able to do unique to its time in history 34:30
Interview: Buck Henry
On how he came to host Saturday Night Live so many times; his character "Uncle Roy"; on popular skits like "Stunt Baby" and "Samurai Stock Broker" with John Belushi 09:08
Interview: Buck Henry
Buck Henry on the challenge of writing comedy about dark or difficult subject matter 40:10
Interview: Buck Henry | Genre: Comedy Series
Buck Henry on Alan Alda's appearances on That Was the Week That Was; on his improvisational skills 01:01
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: Alan Alda
Buck Henry on Leonard Stern's contribution to Get Smart; the opening which he calls "the best one in television history" 27:27
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: Leonard Stern
Buck Henry on Don Adam's voice and character on Get Smart; on "Would You Believe" and other lines he contributed from his act (with writer Bill Dana) 01:43
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: Don Adams
Buck Henry on how he knew Barbara Feldon before her Get Smart role as Agent 99 02:01
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: Barbara Feldon
Buck Henry on how he was asked to host Saturday Night Live by Lorne Michaels 08:53
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: Lorne Michaels
Buck Henry on the Saturday Night Live skits with John Belushi and the "Samurai Stock Broker" episode when he was seriously injured 03:40
Interview: Buck Henry | Person: John Belushi
Buck Henry on the challenges of writing for The Garry Moore Show; on writing for someone else's voice 59:37
Interview: Buck Henry | Profession: Writers
Buck Henry on the challenge of writing comedy about dark or difficult subject matter 40:10
Interview: Buck Henry | Profession: Writers
Buck Henry on satire and the history of the satyr play - "nothing is sacred until somebody hurts you"; on what is off-limits to him 39:02
Interview: Buck Henry | Profession: Writers
Buck Henry on why he enjoyed writing on Get Smart; on the different "voices" of comedy teams 02:07
Interview: Buck Henry | Profession: Writers
Buck Henry on satire and the history of the satyr play "At its best, political comedy is still the most powerful stuff written...nothing is sacred until somebody hurts you" 02:50
Interview: Buck Henry
"Nobody seems to remember it but me.. I go to (Danny Melnick's office) and he says I want to give you guys an idea: 'What are the two biggest movies in the world today? James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Get my point?'.. It's parody AND satire" 01:05
Interview: Buck Henry
Buck Henry on the challenges of writing for The Garry Moore Show; on writing for someone else's voice 59:37
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Garry Moore Show, The
Buck Henry on why he enjoyed writing for The Garry Moore Show; because of all the interesting guest stars 54:56
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Garry Moore Show, The
Buck Henry on writing for That Was the Week That Was ; how the American version differed from the British version 52:49
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: That Was the Week that Was
Buck Henry on comparing That Was The Week That Was to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart; on political satire generally 43:03
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: That Was the Week that Was
Buck Henry on the premise of That Was the Week That Was : encapsulating the week in news 48:18
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: That Was the Week that Was
Buck Henry on dealing with offensive or sensitive subject matter on Get Smart 36:11
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on the genesis of Get Smart which he co-wrote with Mel Brooks; on the title 34:30
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on why "Agent 99" did not have a name on Get Smart; on the casting of the show 30:13
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on how Don Adams came to Get Smart as "Maxwell Smart"; on other candidates for the role 29:45
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on Leonard Stern's contribution to Get Smart; the opening which he calls "the best opening and closer in television history" 27:27
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on writing "the cone of silence" on Get Smart; on the other gadgets used on the show 26:17
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart
Buck Henry on his day-to-day writing duties on Get Smart; on his favorite episodes 23:06
Interview: Buck Henry | Show: Get Smart