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In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Herbert S. Schlosser (1926-2021) speaks about growing up in Atlantic City, his early interest in television, his experiences during World War II, and his education. He...

In his ninety-minute interview, Roger Ebert (1942-2013) speaks about his interest in the movies while growing up and his early work as a freelance writer for various publications throughout his...

In his three-hour interview, Art Clokey (1921-2010) speaks of his work creating and producing the classic clay-animated character "Gumby," which debuted on Howdy Doody. He recalls "Gumby" soon having his...

In one of his final interviews, George Carlin (1937-2008) revels in his ability to get to the truth in life and society: "Everybody thinks they have rights. And I tell...

In his nearly five-hour interview, David Chase speaks about the films and television shows he watched growing up and the influence of rock 'n' roll in his early creative thinking...

In his two-hour interview, Jack Lemmon (1925-2001) discusses his early television appearances on sitcoms and anthology teleplays, and his guest appearances on variety shows. He recalls becoming an established motion...

In his three-hour-plus interview, David Dortort (1916-2010) speaks of his early career as a novelist and writer of feature films, and he recalls his friendship with author Norman Mailer. He...

In her two-and-a-half-hour interview, Rose Marie (1923-2017) talks about her career which began at the age of three when she was "Baby Rose Marie." She describes her years as a...

Of his work as a television executive, Thomas W. Sarnoff (1927-2023) says, "the highlight of my career at NBC, was building a close-knit and very efficient organization on the West...

In her one-hour-and-forty-five-minute interview, Kay Alden speaks of her early years as a high school English teacher. She talks about writing her doctoral thesis on "daytime serials as a medium...

In his two-and-a-half-hour interview, Larry Auerbach (1929-2024) details his 47-year association with the William Morris Agency, where he started part-time in the mailroom. He talks about his move out of...

In his nearly two-hour interview, Rick Baker talks about his desire to become a doctor when he grew up, and having an epiphany that the doctor he actually wanted to...

In his four-hour interview, Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001) talks about being a struggling actor in New York: "Carroll O'Connor from the Gate Theater meant nothing. They did an O'Casey play. I...

In his three-hour interview, Andy Ackerman talks about his break into the industry as an assistant editor on the series Welcome Back, Kotter. He relates how he came to work...

In his four-hour interview, Charlie Andrews (1916-2004) talks about his early years in Chicago radio, and his service in World War II. He describes meeting Dave Garroway in Chicago and...

In her three-hour interview, Irma Kusely (1914-2009) describes her early work as a wig stylist at MGM. She speaks about her friendship with Lucille Ball and Danny Thomas, which ultimately...

In his two-and-a-half-hour interview, Alexander "Sandy" Courage (1919-2008) describes his work as a conductor, arranger, and composer in network radio on T he Screen Guild Theater, The Adventures of Sam...

In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Charles S. Dubin (1919-2011) describes his lengthy career as a television director, which began in 1950 when he was hired at ABC as an associate director...

In her three-and-a-half-hour interview, Ruth Engelhardt (1921-2008) vividly describes her over 55-year association with the William Morris Agency. She recalls how she worked her way up from being a secretary...

In his nearly three-hour interview, George Takei talks about his earliest years, defined by his placement in Japanese internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He speaks of his...