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Jeff Kisseloff discusses his book “The Box: An Oral History of Television, 1920-1961”

BROADCAST: Dec. 11, 1995 | DURATION: 00:51:57

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Synopsis

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).