Jack LaLanne
Fitness Show Host
About This Interview
Television fitness host Jack LaLanne (1914-2011) was interviewed for two hours in Morro Bay, CA. He spoke about his youth as a gawky teenager, and how his interest in bodybuilding transformed him into an internationally-known fitness guru. He chronicled the founding of his gym and the creation and development of his syndicated Jack LaLanne Show. He talked about the production and format of the long-running show as well as the origins of many of its signature elements and marketing promotions. He also discussed his guest appearances on other series including The Ed Sullivan Show and You Bet Your Life. B-roll consisted of a personal tour of his home gym as well as some of the first bodybuilding machines he invented. Also included on the b-roll was a short stand-up interview with his wife (and co-producer) Elaine LaLanne. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on September 12, 2003.
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Video clip: Jack LaLanne on "Stop Being so Tired"
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Highlights
On spreading his message
On his greatest achievement
On how he stays fit
On pride and discipline
On his early career
On his first show
On his show's opening and closing credits
On his wardrobeChapters
- Chapter 1
- On his early years; on his interest in physical fitness; on his early television appearances; on starting his gym; on developing his first TV series
- Chapter 2
- On starting his television show in 1951; on the trademark elements of his shows
- Chapter 3
- On his show going off the air in 1985; on his guest appearances on other series; on his advice to fitness professionals; on how he'd like to be remembered; on photos illustrating his career; with his wife Elaine in their gym at home
- Chapter 4
- Jack and Elaine LaLanne on working out and their work together
LEGEND.
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