Interview Albert Freedman In his nearly four-hour interview, Albert Freedman (1926-2017) talks about his early days as a writer and producer for radio on such audience participation shows as Earn Your Vacation and A Dollar a Minute . He discusses his transition to TV, writing for The Pinky Lee Show and You Bet Your Life ...
Interview Bob Mackie In his three-hour interview, Bob Mackie recounts his earliest experiences in Hollywood working for respected designers Edith Head and Jean Louis. He discusses working with Ray Aghayan on The Judy Garland Show and recalls the notable television specials with which he was involved, including...
Interview Leonard Stern In his five-hour interview, Leonard Stern (1922-2011) discusses his introduction to show business, writing jokes for Milton Berle. He describes his work in network radio, notably his work on The Abbott and Costello Show , which led to writing in feature films for the duo. He describes his first...
Interview Fess Parker 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. He discusses his early roles in filmed Westerns and his early television roles, including Dragnet and...
Interview Sid Krofft In the half-hour solo portion of his interview, Sid Krofft talks about his childhood and his early interest in puppets. He discusses getting involved in puppetry and touring with the Ringling Bros. Circus. He also details his television appearances, including The Kate Smith Hour and The Ed Sullivan...
