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Kelley Dixon

"For an editor, sometimes things are hard, sometimes shows are hard, sometimes politics are hard, and you're not working with the people that you want to work with and stuff like that. But you know what? It's the best job ever."

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Arnie Kogen

“The best thing is when it finally happens. You come up with a great concept or idea or a one liner, and say, ‘Wow, that’s fantastic.’ Just writing something really great, and realizing ‘Hey, this is special.’”

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Ron Friedman

“I'm proudest of having had the capability to make a fine living, writing things that I often felt were a cut above. Also, being acknowledged as a writer of quality by other writers, actors, and directors of quality. Being regaled by peers that you respect, I really value.”

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

The Archive of American Television is getting in the St. Paddy’s Day spirit by recognizing some of the most beloved Irish-American television greats. So, if green beer isn’t your thing...
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Stephen J. Cannell on "Wiseguy"

Wiseguy: The Collector's Edition gets released on DVD tomorrow. Although short-lived (it ran from 1987-90), Wiseguy garnered Emmy nominations for Best Drama series and acting nominations for star Ken Wahl...
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"Moonlighting" Silver Anniversary Today

25 years and the Anselmo case is still unsolved. On March 3, 1985 Moonlighting debuted and a beloved television classic was born. Moonlighting fans have remained in such full force...
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"Today" Show Reunites Family Sitcoms Next Week

Tune in next week for the Today show's reunions with Eight Is Enough (Monday, March 1), The Partridge Family (Tuesday, March 2), and 227 (Thursday, March 4). Under the banner...
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"Your Show of Shows" 60th Anniversary

Sixty years ago today Your Show of Shows debuted, creating a blueprint for American TV sketch comedy to come. The forerunner of such shows as The Carol Burnett Show and...
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Jack Benny Puts Up His Own Money

Jack Benny was pained to part with his money. So ingrained was this part of the Jack Benny persona that on his radio program, among his biggest laughs came when...
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New Archive Newsletter

The first of the Archive of American Television's quarterly newsletters is out. If you'd like to be on our mailing list, enter your e-mail information in the box on the...