Posts Tagged Archive of American Television
Garry Shandling Recalling Gilda Radner’s Appearance on It’s Garry Shandling’s Show
Posted by admin in comedy, streaming video on January 29, 2013
Garry Shandling is a fellow always seemingly ready with a laugh. But in this video excerpt where he recalls Gilda Radner’s appearance on his show, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, there’s a vulnerability about him.
As he notes, Radner was dying of cancer. Radner was also a longtime, close friend of the show’s co-creator, Alan Zweibel.
Patricia Field on Sex and the City
Posted by admin in streaming video on June 29, 2012
Every blue moon I provide a post solely for the amusement of my wife. Such is the case with this interview snippet from Archive of American Television’s long-form interview with Costume Designer Patricia Field.
In this interview excerpt, she discusses the impact of hats on certain scenes in Sex and the City.
“If you don’t want to tell the story, then take the hat away.”
Steve Allen on Leaving The Tonight Show
Posted by admin in late night TV, streaming video on June 28, 2012
The late Steve Allen discusses if he regretted leaving NBC’s The Tonight Show.
I’ll be honest and concede that I was surprised at his answer.
Recalling Battle of the Network Stars: Melissa Gilbert
Posted by admin in streaming video on April 2, 2012
Kudos to Archive of American Television for juxtaposing two events at its blog today. Before there was Dancing with the Stars, current day contestant Melissa Gilbert recalls Battle of the Network Stars.
Archive of American Television: The Shows That Proved ‘em Wrong
Posted by admin in streaming video on March 21, 2012
Courtesy of the Archive of American Television, a snippet of folks talking about “The Shows That Proved ‘em Wrong”. Enjoy.
2006 Ron Howard Interview: Working with Andy Griffith
Posted by admin in episodic TV, history, streaming video on October 10, 2011
There’s an underlying quality of these Archive of American Television interviews that I appreciate. That is, rather than trying to conduct a talk show format (“Here’s a funny story, Jay.”) kind of interviews, the goal is to discuss the craft and history of television.
In this snippet from a 2006 interview with Ron Howard, he discusses the experience of working with Andy Griffith and the impact that the actor had on the set, in terms of setting a tone.
Be sure to visit this site to see other clips as well or if you want all the knowledge at once: the whole six-hour interview.
Things to Learn: Groucho Marx Auditioned for That Girl
Posted by admin in episodic TV, streaming video on September 11, 2011
Why do I continue to link to interviews like this? Because the Archive of American Television offers them and is also smart enough to place teasers like this (the fact that Groucho Marx auditioned to play Marlo Thomas’ dad on That Girl) on its YouTube channel.
To see the full Marlo Thomas interview, it can be found at the archive’s website.
Archive of American TV: Jonathan Winters on Robin Williams/Mork & Mindy
Posted by admin in comedy, episodic TV on July 16, 2011
I’m really surprised that the Archive of American TV tried to zero in on only two topics with this Jonathan Winters clip. In the span of seven minutes, he covers what seems like seven different stories.
I could not fathom trying to get Winters to stay on topic (without negatively impacting his overall comedic rthythm).
Archive of American TV: Paul Shaffer on Working with Letterman
Posted by admin in comedy, late night TV, streaming video on June 19, 2011
I cannot believe I did not think to track down the Archive of American Television’s interviews with Paul Shaffer.
I could listen to Shaffer talk about Letterman all day.
Just Discovered: Kevin Clash on developing Elmo’s character
Posted by admin in education, episodic TV, streaming video, Uncategorized on June 19, 2011
To hear Kevin Clash’s natural voice, it’s amazing he’s Elmo. When I hear Frank Oz’s natural voice, I always hear Fozzie the Bear. Not so much with Clash. Here, thanks to the Archive of American Television, he talks about the development of the character.
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