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Gene Reynolds

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 "In directing, I'm always looking for the little humane touch. Something that is real. It could be very, very small.  It could be a hand on the shoulder. It could be just an extra lingering look on somebody you care about and so forth, for just a fraction. It could be a reaction from somebody....I'm looking for humanity, really.  And that goes with comedy or drama."

About This Interview

Gene Reynolds was interviewed for five-and-a-half hours in Los Angeles, CA. Reynolds recounted his early work as a child star in many films. He later became an actor on live television – where he made the transition to casting director on such programs as Peter Gunn and Matinee Theatre . He then began directing for television, on series including My Three Sons and Hogan's Heroes . He then became a producer, producing shows including The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Room 222, and M*A*S*H , which he also directed. After leaving M*A*S*H , he produced Lou Grant and numerous telefilms.  The interview was conducted by Henry Colman on August 22, 2000.

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  • Bonanza
  • Ghost and Mrs. Muir
  • Lou Grant
  • M*A*S*H
  • M*A*S*H: "The Interview"
  • Matinee Theater
  • My Three Sons
  • Peter Gunn
  • Room 222

Topics

  • Comedy
  • Hollywood Blacklist (ca. 1950s)

Professions

  • Director
  • Producer
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  • Gene Reynolds on choosing a project to directGene Reynolds on choosing a project to direct
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  • Gene Reynolds on how <i>M*A*S*H</i> came about as a tv seriesGene Reynolds on how M*A*S*H came about as a tv series
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  • Gene Reynolds on his style of directingGene Reynolds on his style of directing
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  • Gene Reynolds on the <i>M*A*S*H</i> episode "The Interview"Gene Reynolds on the M*A*S*H episode "The Interview"
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Shows

  • Bonanza
    • Gene Reynolds on the beginning of the series Bonzana , when he was a casting director, how he became a director on Peter Gunn
      Clip begins at: 01:42
  • Ghost and Mrs. Muir
    • Gene Reynolds on the premise of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
      Clip begins at: 00:02
  • Lou Grant
    • Gene Reynolds on the creative forces behind Lou Grant
      Clip begins at: 00:03
  • M*A*S*H
    • Gene Reynolds on how M*A*S*H came about as a tv series
      Clip begins at: 25:01
    • Gene Reynolds on casting "Hawkeye Pierce" on M*A*S*H
      Clip begins at: 00:03
    • Gene Reynolds on the casting of Jamie Farr as "Klinger" on M*A*S*H
      Clip begins at: 00:15
    • Gene Reynolds on the difficulty of shooting the M*A*S*H episode "Sometimes you hear a bullet"
      Clip begins at: 00:15
    • Producer Gene Reynolds on classic M*A*S*H episode "The Interview": how it was an added show to season four, the way it was conceived, and some memorable moments from it
      Clip begins at: 00:35, Duration: 04m 40s
  • M*A*S*H: "The Interview"
    • Producer Gene Reynolds on classic M*A*S*H episode "The Interview": how it was an added show to season four, the way it was conceived, and some memorable moments from it
      Clip begins at: 00:35, Duration: 04m 40s
  • Matinee Theater
    • Gene Reynolds on how the Hollywood Blacklist affected casting, when he was a casting director on Matinee Theater and Peter Gunn
      Clip begins at: 11:19
  • My Three Sons
    • Gene Reynolds on the premise of My Three Sons
      Clip begins at: 00:04
  • Peter Gunn
    • Gene Reynolds on working with Henry Mancini, who wrote the Peter Gunn theme, when he was a casting director
      Clip begins at: 00:02, Duration: 01m 39s
    • Gene Reynolds on his style of directing
      Clip begins at: 07:42
  • Room 222
    • Gene Reynolds on some of the difficult topics covered on Room 222
      Clip begins at: 13:41

Topics

  • Pop Culture > Classic TV series episodes > Comedy
    • Producer Gene Reynolds on classic M*A*S*H episode "The Interview": how it was an added show to season four, the way it was conceived, and some memorable moments from it
      Clip begins at: 00:35, Duration: 04m 40s
  • Television Industry > Industry Crossroads > Hollywood Blacklist (ca. 1950s)
    • Gene Reynolds on the Hollywood Blacklist
      Clip begins at: 09:43
    • Gene Reynolds on how the Hollywood Blacklist affected casting, when he was a casting director on Matinee Theater
      Clip begins at: 11:19

Professions

  • Director
    • Gene Reynolds on his style of directing
      Clip begins at: 07:42
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Submitted by Amanda Sowards on Tue, 2012-01-31 05:01.

I'm told (though I was too young to remember) that Gene Reynolds was nearly my stepfather. Not sure what my mother was thinking when she broke it off. What a guy!

Submitted by lorrainewands on Thu, 2011-05-12 12:29.

i loved "they shall have music"! he was a handsome kid and is a handsome older gentleman, though i must admit, i wouldn't have recognized him.

Submitted by 07Disneygrl on Tue, 2011-03-15 18:58.

thank you for posting. I love Gene Reynolds

Submitted by tomkesisaperv on Thu, 2010-09-09 00:28.

Check out Gene Reynolds' early film performances incl They Shall Have Music. He really was terrific!!!

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