Army Archerd
Journalist / Host
About This Interview
A Hollywood staple for over 50 years, Army Archerd covered not only the old-guard, but the emerging industry of television. Archerd describes his early years in New York and his initial desire to be an actor. After his service in World War II, he got a job in the Paramount mail room, which led to a job for Associated Press. He left there to become a "legman" for his mentor Harrison Carroll. In 1953, he joined the staff of Daily Variety, where he covered entertainment in his famous column for over 50 years. Mr. Archerd discusses the changes within the entertainment industry and how the process of publicity has changed. He also discusses the nuts-and-bolts of getting a story as well as keeping in contact with celebrities. Along with his work chronicling entertainment news, Mr. Archerd speaks of his work in front of the camera as a host for various shows, including the pilot of Entertainment Tonight and his work on the red carpet for awards shows. Karen Herman conducted Army Archerd's (1922-2009) two-and-a-half hour interview in Los Angeles, CA on February 25, 2003.
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Interview
- Part 1
- On his name, growing up in New York, his early interests, moving to Los Angeles, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II
Clip begins at: 0:18 - On his short-lived work in the Paramount mailroom and his first reporting job at Associated Press
Clip begins at: 11:49 - On working at Associated Press and his first celebrity nterview (with Barbara Stanwyck)
Clip begins at: 16:40 - On moving to the Herold Express newspaper in 1947 and a description of how he covered the Hollywood entertainment and nightclub beat
Clip begins at: 21:57 - Part 2
- On reporting from the Hollywood studios and gaining the trust of celebrities
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On being hired by Variety to write a column and his choice to open each one with "Good Morning"
Clip begins at: 03:25 - On working at Variety
Clip begins at: 10:13 - On how television has come to dominate the entertainment industry
Clip begins at: 13:34 - On the celebrity game show, The Movie Game
Clip begins at: 15:26 - On the details of how he writes his column for Variety
Clip begins at: 19:45 - Part 3
- On how he approaches his work and how he deals with the people he covers
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On some stories he's broken including Rock Hudson's AIDS; and the Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher love triangle; Warren Beatty marriage; the death of Audrey Hepburn
Clip begins at: 11:51 - On his criticism of Michael Jackson's "History" album; Charlton Heston and the NRA; and Elia Kazan's honorary Oscar
Clip begins at: 20:16 - On what he thinks is his most notable story; and avoiding conflict-of-interest issues
Clip begins at: 24:25 - Part 4
- On other entertainment writers from his early career
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On celebrity accessibility
Clip begins at: 02:33 - On covering the red carpet at the Academy Awards
Clip begins at: 07:44 - On his television work at KNXT Los Angeles
Clip begins at: 14:40 - On hosting the pilot episode of Entertainment Tonight and his two-years as a correpondent on the show
Clip begins at: 17:20 - On what makes a good interview and his acting work on various series through the years
Clip begins at: 18:46 - On Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, and Gary Morton
Clip begins at: 24:27 - Part 5
- On people he has worked with including: Ingrid Bergman, Milton Berle, Humphrey Bogart, Charlie Chaplin, and Richard Crenna
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On people he has worked with including: Bing Crosby, John Frankenheimer, Jim Henson, Sheldon Leonard, Jack Lemmon, and Roddy McDowell
Clip begins at: 04:38 - On people he has worked with including: Lew Wasserman and Julie Andrews
Clip begins at: 08:14 - On people he has worked with including: Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn
Clip begins at: 10:57 - On Merv Griffin
Clip begins at: 13:35 - On summing up his career and style, his advice to aspiring journalists, and how he'd like to be remembered.
Clip begins at: 14:58
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Army was one of the sweetest, kindest, honestly open, and admired journalists to walk the planet - he is missed - there will never be another like him.
Army was one of the sweetest, kindest, honestly open, and admired journalists to walk the planet - he is missed - there will never be another like him.
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