Hal Kanter
Writer / Producer
About This Interview
Hal Kanter (1918-2011) was interviewed for three hours in Encino, CA. Kanter talked extensively about his first television work as a writer for famed comedian, Ed Wynn, on The Ed Wynn Show. He talked about how he ultimately wrote and directed The George Gobel Show . Kanter recalled his pioneering sitcom, Julia, which starred Diahann Carroll, and featured the first black, female lead on television. Kanter also mentioned his writing for the "Academy Awards" shows and dozens of feature films. The interview was conducted by Sam Denoff on May 22, 1997.
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Highlights
Hal Kanter on how his show Julia originated out of his feeling a responsibility to help the image of African-Americans
Clip begins at: 10:40, Duration: 03m 37s- Hal Kanter on being nominated for an Emmy for Julia; felt he was "accomplishing something"
Clip begins at: 22:18, Duration: 00m 34s 
Hal Kanter on writing for The Ed Wynn Show; on the show's Emmy win
Clip begins at: 00:40, Duration: 11m 11s
Writer Hal Kanter on working on Chico and the Man; on the death of the show's star Freddie Prinze
Clip begins at: 07:53, Duration: 01m 54s- Writer Hal Kanter on working on The Academy Awards shows and winning an Emmy Award for the show in 1991
Clip begins at: 09:47, Duration: 04m 29s
Interview
- Part 1
- Introduction
Clip begins at: 0:98 - On his early years and beginnings as a writer
Clip begins at: 01:38 - On his first jobs in radio; on his World War II military service
Clip begins at: 12:58 - On the first things he wrote for Bob Hope
Clip begins at: 26:55 - Part 2
- On working in radio on such shows as The Alan Young Show and The Danny Kaye Show
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On his first television job, writing for The Ed Wynn Show; on Ed Wynn; on writing for early television; on the show's guests
Clip begins at: 09:35 - Part 3
- On some of the guests on The Ed Wynn Show including Ann Sheridan and Dinah Shore; on the transition from radio to television from a writer's perspective; on The Ed Wynn Show's Emmy Award win
Clip begins at: 0:40 - Part 4
- On working on The George Gobel Show and Kraft Music Hall
Clip begins at: 0:48 - On creating and producing Julia
Clip begins at: 10:40 - On The Jimmy Stewart Show
Clip begins at: 23:22 - Part 5
- On being executive producer during All in the Family's 1975-1976 season; on his difficulties working with Norman Lear
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On working on Chico and the Man; on the death of the show's star Freddie Prinze
Clip begins at: 07:53 - On working on The Academy Awards shows and winning an Emmy Award for the show in 1991
Clip begins at: 09:47 - On some of his film work; on winning The Writers Guild of America's Valentine Davies Award; on how television has eveolved; on how he would like to be remembered
Clip begins at: 14:23 - On some of the people he worked with in his career
Clip begins at: 23:46 - Part 6
- On some of the people he worked with; on photos illustrating points in his career
Clip begins at: 0:0
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RIP to writing legend Hal Kanter, who passed away this year 2011
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