TV critic Les Brown discusses his book "Encyclopedia of Television"
TV critic Les Brown discusses his book "Encyclopedia of Television."
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Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca talk about comedy and their work together
Sep. 26, 1990 Comedians Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca talk about their work together. They explore the meaning and emotions behind comedy, improv, and pantomime and how the audience is involved with their shows. Sid recalls several of their skits and does a few examples of his dialects.
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Radio and television personality Dave Garroway discusses jazz music
Jun. 11, 1974 Studs Terkel and Dave Garroway intertwine jazz music with conversation. The voices of Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Charlie Ventura, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, and Nellie Lutcher are heard between conversations ranging from Garroway's start in radio while in the United States Navy. Garroway discusses the changing technology and the thrill of it. Also includes the progress that has been made in race relations and the death of Duke Ellington.
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Jeff Kisseloff discusses his book “The Box: An Oral History of Television, 1920-1961”
Dec. 11, 1995 Author and historian Jeff Kisseloff discusses his book “The Box: An Oral History of Television, 1920-1961” and the major changes seen in the television industry. This program includes an excerpt of an interview with Charlie Andrews in which he discusses how the television industry is moving away from spontaneity. Studs plays "The Cuckoo" - Kukla, Fran and Ollie and "Wanderin'" - Win Stracke (1957).