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10 things you may not know about "Star Trek"

The Archive of American Television has interviewed many actors, visual effects artists, directors, stuntmen, writers, and others involved in the production of NBC's Star Trek (1966-1969) as well as its...
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TV Writer & Historian Max Wilk Has Died

Max Wilk, who wrote for and about the "Golden Age of Television," has died at the age of 90. Wilk contributed to such early TV series as Philco TV Playhouse...
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M*A*S*H's "The Interview" Aired 35 Years Ago Today

On February 24, 1976, one of M*A*S*H's most well known episodes aired, "The Interview." In "The Interview," TV journalist Clete Roberts guest-starred as a newsman who visits the 4077 M*A*S*H...
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Noted TV Producer Bob Banner Dies at 89

We've just learned that legendary TV producer Bob Banner has passed away at 89. Banner was one of the pioneers in the new medium of television, beginning his career at...
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"The Gong Show" turns 35!

Happy 35th anniversary to the wacky TV talent show, The Gong Show, which premiered on June 14, 1976! Did you know that the show was originally pitched as a legitimate...
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Michael J. Fox turns 50!

Wishing very happy 50th birthday to TV legend Michael J. Fox! The Archive of American Television interviewed the actor in 2001. Here's a clip from the interview where he discusses...
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Happy Birthday to Jerry Stiller!

Archive Interviewee Jerry Stiller celebrates his 84th birthday today. We interviewed Jerry back in 2005 along with his wife, Anne Meara. The full interview with Jerry and Anne can be...
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Western star James Arness passes at 88

Sad news to report: TV Legend James Arness passed away today at the age of 88. He was best known for his longtime portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon on the...
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Recap: The TV Academy Celebrates Women in Comedy

[caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignnone" width="286" caption="(l-r): Margaret Cho, Caroline Rhea, Bonnie Hunt, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carol Leifer, Elayne Boosler & Lily Tomlin (PictureGroup)"] [/caption] Recently, the Academy of Television Arts &...
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Andy Griffith turns 85!

Wishing a very happy 85th birthday to TV legend Andy Griffith! Andy Griffith, who was born on June 1, 1926, began his long career with the now-classic comedy bit, "What...
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Happy Birthday to Gunsmoke star James Arness!

Happy birthday to actor James Arness (born May 26, 1923) who turns 88 today! Best known for his longtime portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon on the classic Western series Gunsmoke...