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TV critic Les Brown discusses his book "Encyclopedia of Television"
Dec. 9, 1977 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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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).