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  • W.C. Fields

    Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me"

    Jun. 7, 1971

    Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me".

  • Buster Keaton

    Buster Keaton discusses the release of "When Comedy Was King"

    Sep. 5, 1960

    Silent film pioneer Buster Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent classics, and more. Studs asks Keaton about the stylistic differences between him and Chaplin, whether he would recreate silent films, and how they compare to today's film-making.

  • Woody Allen

    Woody Allen discusses his work as a comedic writer and performer

    Jun. 1, 1965

    Woody Allen discusses his life and art, the influence of both success and failure on his work, and how he finds comedy in life’s difficulties and trials. He discusses his first screenplay, “What’s Up Pussycat?” and other comedians who have influenced the development of his own comedic work, including Mort Sahl, Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, and George S. Kaufman.

  • Carol Channing

    Carol Channing discusses her film and stage career

    Jan. 28, 1972

    This interview features singer and actress Carol Channing which discusses: the film "Shinbone Alley"; production of "Lorelei"; her grandmother; and her career. It begins with a musical excerpt from the animated movie "Shinbone Alley" featuring Channing singing as the alley cat Mehitabel. It also includes excerpts from the Broadway production called "Lorelei", examples of her character acting/comedy (as Cecilia Sisson), her reading of "Madeline and other Bemelmans", and a portion of the song "So Long Dearie" from the play "Hello, Dolly!".

  • Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks discusses his new movie "The Twelve Chairs"

    Dec. 10, 1970
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