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Gary Smith on producing Singer Presents Tony Bennett, directed by Dwight Hemion, and on producing Sammy for Sammy Davis, Jr. 04:36
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Tony Bennett
Gary Smith on producing Singer Presents Tony Bennett, directed by Dwight Hemion, and on producing Sammy for Sammy Davis, Jr. 04:36
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Dwight Hemion
Gary Smith on producing Singer Presents Tony Bennett, directed by Dwight Hemion, and on producing Sammy for Sammy Davis, Jr. 04:36
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Sammy Davis, Jr.
Gary Smith on producing Burt Bacharach: Opus No. 3 and Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back 03:30
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Bette Midler
Gary Smith on producing Burt Bacharach: Opus No. 3 and Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back 03:30
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Burt Bacharach
Gary Smith on working with Barbra Streisand on her various specials 02:39
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Barbra Streisand
Gary Smith on working with Lew Grade on various projects 04:06
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Lew Grade
Gary Smith on returning to the United States in 1976 with Dwight Hemion after several years in the United Kingdom and focusing on producing specials 02:22
Interview: Gary Smith | Person: Dwight Hemion
Gary Smith on how he comes to produce projects, including tributes and awards shows 06:29
Interview: Gary Smith | Profession: Producers
Gary Smith on then-current solo projects and on producing the Democratic National Convention 02:42
Interview: Gary Smith
Gary Smith on then-current solo projects and on producing the Democratic National Convention 02:43
Interview: Gary Smith | Show: Democratic National Convention
On producing the Tony Awards; on producing Liberty Weekend; on career highlights 08:16
Interview: Gary Smith
On the end of the variety format; on advice to aspiring producers; on his mentors; on the importance of continuing to work, and on how he would like to be remembered 07:40
Interview: Gary Smith
Gary Smith on the end of the variety format 01:02
Interview: Gary Smith | Genre: Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials
Gary Smith on the importance of continuing to work, and on how he would like to be remembered 01:54
Interview: Gary Smith
Gary Smith on his mentors and people who he has mentored 02:18
Interview: Gary Smith | Topic: Pivotal Career Moments
Gary Smith on his mentors and people who he has mentored 02:18
Interview: Gary Smith | Topic: Creative Influences and Inspiration
On attending Emerson College; on where he was on December 7, 1941 and on his time in the army; on comedy as a tool for survival and laughter as a way to get messages across; on why he decided to pursue a career in television and the joys of working in TV; on spreading messages in the television he's done and on not speaking up about something on The Colgate Comedy Hour; on the writing teams on early television and early writing staffs; on he and Bill Dana's early years getting to know each other, socializing with Imogene Coca and others; on Danny Thomas and David Susskind being instrumental to the start of his career 19:29
Interview: Norman Lear with Emerson College
On he and Ed Simmons beginning their career writing for Ford Star Revue; on controversial moments on The Martha Raye Show; on the importance of knowing comedy legends who came before you; on a party the night The Colgate Comedy Hour concluded in New York; on Bill Dana writing the "Sammy's Visit" episode of All in the Family -- and the script not being submitted for an Emmy award for Bill Dana; on maintaining creative integrity while navigating the business of television; on choosing his battles with Standards & Practices and sponsors on All in the Family; on crafting who the characters were in All in the Family; on comparisons between a controversial kiss on The Martha Raye Show and the "Sammy's Visit" episode of All in the Family 18:14
Interview: Norman Lear with Emerson College
On his creative process; on the healing power of comedy and laughter; on the incident that led to Norman Cousins writing Anatomy of an Illness; on exploring tough themes through comedy and contributing to PSAs about voting 09:14
Interview: Norman Lear with Emerson College
On the business of show business; on whether good writing can be taught; on advice to those getting into comedy; on what makes people laugh; on being happy with his career -- and it was worth it; on needing more laughter today; on what he's most proud of; on a piece of wisdom - the jacket with two pockets 13:51
Interview: Norman Lear with Emerson College
Norman Lear on spreading messages in the television he's done and on not speaking up about something on The Colgate Comedy Hour 02:39
Interview: Norman Lear with Emerson College | Genre: Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials