Interview William Blinn In his four-hour interview, William Blinn (1937-2020) talks about some of his first writing for television in a variety of dramatic genres for such series as Bonanza , Here Comes the Brides , and The Interns. He speaks thoroughly about writing the teleplay for the landmark television movie Brian's...
Interview Arthur Rankin, Jr. In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Arthur Rankin, Jr. (1924-2014) talks about his family's background in vaudeville and his time as a page boy at Radio City Music Hall. He discusses his interest in painting and graphic design which led him to television, where he worked as an art director on...
Interview Roger Ebert In his ninety-minute interview, Roger Ebert (1942-2013) speaks about his interest in the movies while growing up and his early work as a freelance writer for various publications throughout his college years. He discusses joining the Chicago Sun-Times in 1966 and being named the paper's film critic...
Interview Eddie Kean In his two-and-a-half-hour interview, Eddie Kean (1924-2010) talks about his background growing up in a musical household. He discusses his early years as a songwriter, which led to his meeting Bob Smith and working as a writer on Smith's radio show. He describes in great detail his subsequent work...
Interview Keith Thibodeaux In his two-hour interview, actor Keith Thibodeaux discusses his early childhood and how his interest and talent in drumming led him to become a member of the Horace Heidt Orchestra. He discusses touring around the country with the orchestra and appearing on The Horace Heidt Show until his family...