Although the Archive does not collect television programming, its interviewees have worked and continue to work on thousands of shows and broadcast events. In this category, you can watch clips from interviewees about the specific broadcasts they've worked on throughout their careers.
Shows
"When television is at its best, it's informing, inspiring and entertaining at the highest levels." - Norman Lear
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Highlights
Matthew Weiner on the style and realism of Mad Men
Clip begins at: 38:25, Duration: 12m 58s
Vince Gilligan on the genesis of Breaking Bad
Clip begins at: 19:01
Steve Allen on the title change from "The Steve Allen Show" to "Tonight", on NBC
Clip begins at: 05:44, Duration: 01m 35s
Sonia Manzano on her audition for Sesame Street
Clip begins at: 22:24, Duration: 06m 04s
Beatrice Arthur on her favorite episode of Maude, "The Convention" (airdate: January 2, 1973)
Clip begins at: 11:39, Duration: 01m 44s
Norman Lear describes George Gobel and working as a writer on his television
Clip begins at: 25:04, Duration: 03m 57s
Mary Tyler Moore on the character of Mary Richards, exemplified on "The Good-Time News" episode (airdate: September 16, 1972) on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Clip begins at: 18:07, Duration: 01m 32s
