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Authors, Writers Entertainers Theater
  • Vic Greco and Fred Willard discuss their original comedy skits

    Oct. 4, 1962

    While performing some of their original material, comedians Vic Greco and Fred Willard talk about how they come up with their ideas for their shows. Always the entertainers, and while talking over one another, Greco and Willard explain that most of what they do on stage is improvisation.

  • Peter Ustinov

    Peter Ustinov discusses his career in the arts

    Jan. 7, 1959

    Peter Ustinov discusses his wide-ranging career in the arts as an actor, author, director, and dramatist.

  • Jackie "Moms" Mabley

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 2

    Jun. 13, 1961

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

  • Jackie "Moms" Mabley

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 1

    Jun. 13, 1961

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

  • Interview with Emlyn Williams

    Oct. 29, 1981

    Discussing the one man show as Charles Dickens at North Light Repertory Theatre with the actor Emlyn Williams.

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