Interview Jerry Stiller In the two-hour solo portion of his interview, Jerry Stiller (1927-2020) chronicles his notable work in the long-form production Seize the Day , and details the role for which he is most associated, that of "Frank Costanza" on Seinfeld. He explains working with the regular cast members and recalls...
Interview Anne Meara In the one-hour solo portion of her interview, Anne Meara (1929-2015) recalls wanting to be a serious actress. She tells of her time doing summer stock productions and discusses her roles in Archie Bunker's Plac e, Rhoda , Murphy Brown, and Will & Grace . She also details her recurring role in...
Interview Suzanne Pleshette In her two-hour-plus interview, Suzanne Pleshette (1937-2008) talks about her early years as an actress in films ( The Geisha Boy ), television ( Playhouse 90, One Step Beyond ), and Broadway ( The Miracle Worker) . She discusses her friendship with Alfred Hitchcock which began on the feature film...
Interview Tom Poston In his two-hour interview, Tom Poston (1921-2007) talks about his first television appearances, including his stint as a regular on Hawkins Falls and Population 6200 , which originated in Chicago. He chronicles his work on a local New York daytime show, which led to appearances as a regular on The...
Interview Alan Neuman In his three-hour interview, Alan Neuman (1924-2008) talks about joining NBC as a page in 1947 and his rise through the ranks as stage manager and then director. He describes the studios at Rockefeller Center and the early camerawork on series including Kraft Television Theater . He recalls...