Topic 'The Idiot Box' Interviewees discuss the notion of television as lacking educational value or redeeming qualities.
Profession Announcer Announcers introduce hosts and shows, as well as taking programs in and out of commercial breaks.
Interview Michael Dann In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Michael Dann (1921-2016) discusses his start in television as part of the publicity department at NBC. He describes his time with NBC News and his move to CBS, where he worked his way up the ranks to become head of programming for CBS. Dann details his...
Interview Ray Aghayan In his two-hour interview, Ray Aghayan (1928-2011) speaks about designing costumes for Matinee Theatre while on staff with the NBC wardrobe department, the challenges of quick costume changes for live television, and his long association with Bob Mackie. He fondly recalls working on The George...
