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Forty years ago today, on July 21, 1972, George Carlin was arrested for performing "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carlin was subsequently...

The 2012 Primetime Emmy Award season began today with the official nomination announcement at 8:40 AM EST. Congratulations to all the nominees for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards! The Archive...

She was the first female comedian to headline a Vegas Club, the first woman to sneak into the all-male Friar's Club (in drag!), and one of the first successful female...

The Archive is sad to report that director/producer William Asher passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the age of 90. Asher got his big break at Desilu, first...

We're sad to report that legendary actor Ernest Borgnine died today, July 8th, at the age of 95. The prolific Oscar-winning (for Marty) and Emmy-nominated actor (for McHale's Navy and...

Noted producer Norman Felton died Monday, July 2nd, at the age of 99 in Woodland Hills, CA. Best known for producing the hit series Dr. Kildare and The Man from...

The Archive is sad to report that actor Andy Griffith passed away this morning at the age of 86. Griffith was best known for his role as "Sheriff Andy Taylor"...

The Archive of American Television is sad to report that former NBC executive Julian Goodman, died Monday, July 2nd, at the age of 90. In 1998, the Archive interviewed him...

On the small screen from June 30, 1952 to September 18, 2009, Guiding Light holds the record for longest-running drama in television history. In addition to its 57-year reign on...

The Archive is sad to report the death of actress Doris Singleton. Singleton passed away on June 26th at the age of 92. The multi-talented performer began her career as...

It could be argued that Letterman's "Stupid Human Tricks", sketches with Rupert from the deli across from The Late Show studio, and Leno's "Jaywalking" segment can all be traced back...

The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are tomorrow, Saturday, June 23! The show will be broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 5pm PST/8pm EST on Headline News. Below enjoy...

Happy birthday, Roger Ebert! Ebert has enjoyed a long and impressive career as one of America's leading film critics, beginning with his role as critic for the Chicago-Sun Times and...

It's been 21 years since Dallas left the air, but tonight, the boys of Southfork Ranch return in a reboot of the popular series. J.R. and Bobby Ewing are back...

On December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The following day, The United States declared war on Japan, ushering in America's involvement in...

The Archive is sad to report the death of early TV engineer John Silva, who passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 92. Silva started his...

It's Movember once again, a month when men around the globe raise funds and awareness for men's health by seeking sponsors to support their mustache-growing efforts. Funds raised in the...

The Archive is sad to report the death of publicist Esme Chandlee, who passed away on November 24, 2012 at the age of 94. Chandlee started her career at MGM...

The Archive is sad to hear of the death of editor Dann Cahn, who passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 89. Cahn edited I Love...

The Archive is sad to hear of the passing of actor Larry Hagman, who died on Friday, November 23rd, 2012 at the age of 81. Hagman died of complications from...