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Dr. John Leverence on Dean Valentine's idea to create the Archive of American Television and the oral history program (now, The Interviews) at the Television Academy, on the vital importance of archiving history, the value of indexing oral histories, and the academic importance of the oral history archive, and on what he feels would have been a significant failure on the part of the Television Academy had they not taken the steps (in 1996) to create such an archive, and the lasting impact it will have on its contributions to the culture of television 02:13
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Television Industry
Dr. John Leverence on Viola Davis winning an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 (for How to Get Away with Murder) as the first Black actress to win in that category 00:58
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Emmy Awards
Dr. John Leverence on how the Television Academy has addressed inclusivity and avoid the kind of criticism that the #OscarsSoWhite reaction to the Motion Picture Academy's Oscar awards has experienced in recent years 01:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Emmy Awards
Dr. John Leverence on how the Television Academy has addressed inclusivity and avoided the kind of criticism that the #OscarsSoWhite reaction to the Motion Picture Academy's Oscar awards has experienced in recent years 01:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Representation on Television
Dr. John Leverence on how the Television Academy has addressed inclusivity and avoided the kind of criticism that the #OscarsSoWhite reaction to the Motion Picture Academy's Oscar awards has experienced in recent years 01:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Historic Events and Social Change
Dr. John Leverence on Viola Davis winning an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 (for How to Get Away with Murder) as the first Black actress to win in that category 00:58
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Historic Events and Social Change
Dr. John Leverence on Viola Davis winning an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 (for How to Get Away with Murder) as the first Black actress to win in that category 00:58
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Representation on Television
Dr. John Leverence on Viola Davis winning an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 (for How to Get Away with Murder) as the first Black actress to win in that category 00:58
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Underrepresented Voices
On the first Primetime Emmys Awards show following 9/11, and on the decision to move the date of the Primetime telecast (which was set to occur on October 7, 2001 the day a U.S.-led coalition invaded Afghanistan); on his belief that the original date should have been kept since he believes television is a powerful medium which had the ability to honor and be respectful of the war effort as well as celebrate excellence in the industry; on an imposter accepting an Emmy award that was intended for Betty Thomas (Hill Street Blues) at the 1985 awards 09:31
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
On what distinguishes the Emmy award from other similar awards such as the Oscar; on the symbolism of the Emmy statuette and the reverence of the Emmy award as recognized by the industry; on the single-most valuable asset of the Awards department as well as his role as the Administrator of the awards: to maintain the integrity of the Emmy; on how the administration of the award does deal with certain housekeeping measures, but the real challenge is to deal with substantive issues which, if not properly handled, may result in a diminishment of the integrity of the award 07:28
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
On how he has balanced maintaining the structure of award management and its rules alongside the ever-evolving changes in the television industry and technologies; on how the administration of the awards necessitates a thorough, annual review of the rules and procedures to allow for fine-tuning; on having worked on thirty-nine Emmys (almost half the total number of Emmys that have occurred as of the date of this interview in 2019 shortly after the 71st Annual Primetime Emmys) for the Television Academy and what has changed the most in his tenure; on the accommodations made by the Academy to include more platforms and programming 08:28
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
On his changing responsibilities in the Television Academy awards department; on changes in technology that the department utilizes; on his book "And the Winner Is... Using Awards Programs to Promote your Company and Encourage Your Employees" (1998); on many of the colleagues who he worked with and was influenced by such as Dr. James Loper, Dixon Dern, George Sunga, Louise Danton, and Barbara Chase; on his longtime colleague Julie Shore who worked alongside him for over thirty years in the Television Academy Awards department and succeeded him as the awards administrator; on his advice to those who succeed him at the Emmy awards: on protecting the integrity of the award as a sacred object; on receiving the Syd Cassyd Award; on his proudest career achievement and what he has enjoyed most about administering the Emmy Awards 23:30
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
Dr. John Leverence on the single-most valuable asset of the Awards department and his role as the Administrator of the awards: to maintain the integrity of the Emmy, and on how the administration of the award does deal with certain housekeeping measures, but the real challenge is to deal with substantive issues which, if not properly handled, may result in a diminishment of the integrity of the award 02:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Genre: Awards Shows
Dr. John Leverence on his advice to those who succeed him at the Emmy awards after his retirement: on protecting the integrity of the award as a sacred object 01:48
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Genre: Awards Shows
Dr. John Leverence on working with Dr. James Loper 01:56
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Person: James L. Loper
Dr. John Leverence on longtime legal counsel for the Television Academy, Dixon Dern who taught him to "always look for precedent" which he took as an invaluable insight 01:56
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Person: Dixon Dern
Dr. John Leverence on his working relationship with George Sunga, longtime Chair of the Television Academy 01:50
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Person: George Sunga
Dr. John Leverence on his colleague Julie Shore who worked alongside him for over 30 years in the Television Academy Awards department and succeeded him as the awards administrator upon his retirement 02:49
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Person: Julie Shore
Dr. John Leverence on "the single-most important and valuable asset of the Television Academy is the integrity of the Emmy" and to maintain that, and on how the real challenge is to deal with substantive issues which, if not properly handled, may result in a diminishment of the integrity of the award 02:46
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
Dr. John Leverence on the importance of the Television Academy Foundation Interviews program and its extraordinary value which he believes scholars will reference for one-hundred years 02:05
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
Dr. John Leverence on his advice to those who succeed him at the Emmy awards after his retirement: on protecting the integrity of the award as a sacred object 01:48
Interview: Dr. John Leverence
Dr. John Leverence on the single-most valuable asset of the Awards department and his role as the Administrator of the awards: to maintain the integrity of the Emmy, and on how the administration of the award does deal with certain housekeeping measures, but the real challenge is to deal with substantive issues which, if not properly handled, may result in a diminishment of the integrity of the award 02:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Show: Emmy Awards, The (Primetime and Daytime)
Dr. John Leverence on his advice to those who succeed him in the Emmy Awards department after his retirement: on protecting the integrity of the award as a sacred object 01:48
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Show: Emmy Awards, The (Primetime and Daytime)
Dr. John Leverence on an imposter, Barry Bremen, who accepted an Emmy that was intended for Betty Thomas (Hill Street Blues) and who had snuck into the 1985 awards by tricking Leverence into an extra ticket to the show 02:39
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Show: Emmy Awards, The (Primetime and Daytime)
Dr. John Leverence on the single-most valuable asset of the Awards department as well as his role as the Administrator of the awards: to maintain the integrity of the Emmy, and on how the administration of the award does deal with certain housekeeping measures, but the real challenge is to deal with substantive issues which, if not properly handled, may result in a diminishment of the integrity of the award 02:57
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Emmy Awards
Dr. John Leverence on the importance of the Television Academy Foundation Interviews program and its extraordinary value which he believes scholars will reference for one-hundred years 02:06
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Emmy Awards
Dr. John Leverence on the importance of the Television Academy Foundation Interviews program and its extraordinary value which he believes scholars will reference for one-hundred years 02:05
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Creative Influences and Inspiration
Dr. John Leverence on the Primetime Emmy telecast that aired shortly after 9/11 04:56
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: 9/11
Dr. John Leverence on the Primetime Emmy telecast that aired shortly after 9/11 04:56
Interview: Dr. John Leverence | Topic: Historic Events and Social Change
On her involvement in casting Will & Grace, L.A. Law, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 14:43
Interview: Lori Openden