Profession Network Founder This category consists of people who have founded networks, including cable networks.
Interview Allan Burns In his five-hour Archive interview, Allan Burns (1935-2021) describes his early years as a page and later a story analyst at NBC in Los Angeles. He outlines his move into the animation field, working for the legendary Jay Ward on The Bullwinkle Show and Fractured Flickers , and recounts the unusual...
Interview Ann B. Davis In her one-and-a-half hour Archive interview, Ann B. Davis (1926-2014) talks about her early years working in theater and her first big break in television, playing the role of "Schultzy" in the 1950s sitcom The Bob Cummings Show , the role for which she was most identified in her early career. She...
Interview Anne Meara In her over two-hour Archive interview (consisting of one hour solo and just over an hour with her husband and comedy partner, Jerry Stiller), Anne Meara (1929-2015) recalls wanting to be a serious actress. She tells of her time doing Summer stock productions and discusses her roles on Archie...
Interview Bill Persky In his four-hour Archive interview, Bill Persky discusses his early years in advertising and radio, before teaming up with longtime partner, Sam Denoff. He describes how after writing for The Steve Allen Show and The Andy Williams Show , he and Denoff were hired to write for The Dick Van Dyke Show...
Interview Harvey Korman In his three-hour Archive interview, Harvey Korman (1927-2008) speaks about studying under actress Uta Hagen and talks about some of his earliest television roles. He recalls thoughtfully, working with several legendary comics including Danny Kaye, Lucille Ball, and Jack Benny. He and Tim Conway...
Interview Jerry Stiller In his three-and-a-half hour Archive interview, Jerry Stiller (1927-2020) is interviewed for two hours solo, and for over one hour with his wife and comedy partner Anne Meara. He chronicles his notable work in the long form production Seize the Day, and details the role for which he is most...
Interview Mort Lachman In his three-hour Archive interview, Mort Lachman (1918-2009) talks about his early years becoming a writer in network radio for Eddie Cantor and Bob Hope. He describes in detail, working as a writer, and later head writer/director/producer on the Bob Hope Television Specials . He vividly recalls...
Interview Nanette Fabray In her three-hour Archive interview, Nanette Fabray (1920-2018) talks about her early years in theater and in early experimental television where she served as an NBC "color girl." She speaks in great detail about her work with Sid Caesar on the variety series Caesar's Hour. She describes some of...