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In his six-hour interview, Del Reisman (1924-2011) looks back on growing up as a "studio brat," observing his mother at work as a secretary at Universal Studios in the 1930s...

In his two-hour interview, Brad Garrett discusses his early comedy influences and breaking into stand-up comedy as a teenager. He talks about his first appearance on television on Norm Crosby's...

In his nearly two-hour interview, Sumner Redstone (1923-2020) reveals his early experiences as a code breaker during World War II and recalls his start at National Amusements, the drive-in theater...

In his three-hour interview, Robert Culp (1930-2010) talks about his childhood interests and how he aspired to be an animator for Disney when he grew up. He talks about his...

In her two-and-a-half-hour interview, Shirley Jones speaks about her early career, being discovered by composer Richard Rodgers, and her television debut on Playhouse 90, which led to Burt Lancaster casting...

In her two-hour-plus interview, Suzanne Pleshette (1937-2008) talks about her early years as an actress in films ( The Geisha Boy), television ( Playhouse 90, One Step Beyond), and Broadway...

In her three-and-a-half-hour interview, Elinor Donahue talks about growing up as a performer in radio and vaudeville, and outlines her early film career in the films Mister Big and The...

In his four-hour interview, Morley Safer (1931-2016) describes his early years in print journalism, recounts his initial broadcast work in Canada, and details his first job for CBS. He recalls...

In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Ed McMahon (1923-2009) talks about his early work in television on series including Who Do You Trust? He speaks in great detail about his long association...

In his seven-hour interview, Robert MacNeil (1931-2024) speaks about his long and illustrious career in journalism, starting in London with Independent Television (ITV) and later with Reuters. He recalls being...

In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Arthur Schneider (1930-2009) reminisces about his early days in television, beginning as an assistant editor at NBC in Hollywood (and later NBC Burbank), where he quickly...

In his five-hour interview, Bob Markell (1924-2020) discusses his early work designing sets for landmark shows Danger, Studio One, and Playhouse 90. He describes winning the first Emmy awarded for...

In his two-and-a-half-hour interview, Fess Parker (1924-2010) talks about his childhood in Texas and his eventual journey to Hollywood after a visit during his military service in World War II...

In her nearly three-hour interview, Doris Singleton (1919-2012) talks about her early career as a ballet dancer in New York. She describes her work as a singer and actress in...

In his nearly two-hour interview, Joseph A. Wapner (1919-2017) discusses his twelve-year tenure as the presiding judge on the landmark syndicated series The People's Court. He talks about the start...

In his over two-and-a-half-hour interview, Lynwood King talks about breaking into television in 1949 at Chicago's WNBQ. He describes the famous Chicago School of Television pioneered by such legends as...

In his one-and-a-half-hour interview, writer Tony Geiss (1924-2011) speaks in great detail about his 28-year association as a writer of the classic children's series Sesame Street. He describes the basics...

In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Bob Keeshan (1927-2004) talks of his experiences as an NBC page before going to work for "Buffalo" Bob Smith. He talks about the early days of...

In her two-and-a-half-hour interview, Agnes Nixon (1927-2016) discusses her love of reading and writing. She recalls attending Northwestern University and changing her focus from acting to writing. She talks of...

In her four-and-a-half-hour interview, Ruth Warrick (1916-2005) talks about her beginnings as "Miss Jubilesta," which led to a brief career in radio drama. She recalls her early chance meeting with...