Profession Network Founder This category consists of people who have founded networks, including cable networks.
Interview Kevin Bright In his three-hour interview, Kevin Bright discusses his childhood in New York City, and his father, Vaudeville comedian turned talent manager, Jackie Bright. He talks about attending Emerson College, and, after graduation, working for producers Joseph and Gilbert Cate and producing David...
Interview Hugh Hefner with Emerson College In his forty-five minute interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Hugh Hefner talks about his connection to humor, and his friendships with comedians like Lenny Bruce and Don Adams. He describes having comedians on his early talk show Playboy’s Penthouse , as well as breaking...
Interview Pat Harrington, Jr. with Emerson College In his ninety-minute interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Pat Harrington, Jr. (1929-2016) talks about his father Pat Harrington, and his career on stage. He recalls meeting Jonathan Winters, which led to several shots on Tonight Starring Jack Paar . He talks about...
Interview Shelley Berman with Emerson College In his two-hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Shelley Berman (1925-2017) talks about his early career, and recording his first comedy album, “Inside Shelley Berman.” He describes learning how to deal with an audience as a stand-up comedian, and the tools of their...
Interview Dick Gregory with Emerson College In his two-and-a-half-hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Dick Gregory (1932-2017) talks extensively about the history of racism in America, and on his involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. He recalls his groundbreaking appearances on Tonight Starring Jack Paar...
Interview Doug Herzog with Emerson College In his one-hour-and-ten-minute interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Doug Herzog talks about his time at Emerson College, and the early influence of Saturday Night Live . He describes his early career working at CNN on the daily talk series People Now , as well as...
