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3 Still Standing
directed by Donna LoCicero, fl. 2000-2014 and Robert Campos, fl. 1981-2017; produced by Allison Hatcher, fl. 2014, Beanfield Production (Warren, NJ: Passion River Films, 2014), 1 hour 30 mins
3 Still Standing follows three veteran stand up comics as they struggle to survive the downfall of comedy in a changing world. Contemporaries of Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and others in the hotbed of San Francisco during the heady 1980s, success seems to be just one great set away for Will Durst, Larry "Bubbles...
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directed by Donna LoCicero, fl. 2000-2014 and Robert Campos, fl. 1981-2017; produced by Allison Hatcher, fl. 2014, Beanfield Production (Warren, NJ: Passion River Films, 2014), 1 hour 30 mins
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3 Still Standing follows three veteran stand up comics as they struggle to survive the downfall of comedy in a changing world. Contemporaries of Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and others in the hotbed of San Francisco during the heady 1980s, success seems to be just one great set away for Will Durst, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, and Johnny Steele. Now that the heyday is over and comedy seems to have taken a hiatus, the skilled live performers must seek...
3 Still Standing follows three veteran stand up comics as they struggle to survive the downfall of comedy in a changing world. Contemporaries of Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and others in the hotbed of San Francisco during the heady 1980s, success seems to be just one great set away for Will Durst, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, and Johnny Steele. Now that the heyday is over and comedy seems to have taken a hiatus, the skilled live performers must seek new ways to reinvent their acts in unfamiliar landscape of social media and online celebrity. With surprisingly serious intent - after all these men are comedians -- the "3" pursue creative ways to make their comebacks. 3 Still Standing is a 30-year roller-coaster ride through comedy's boom and bust, with recollections from contemporaries and close colleagues Rob Schneider and Paula Poundstone. And on a poignant note, we get to hear one of Robin Williams last recorded interviews.
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Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Allison Hatcher, fl. 2014, Beanfield Production
Author / Creator
Donna LoCicero, fl. 2000-2014, Robert Campos, fl. 1981-2017
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Passion River Films
Speaker / Narrator
Johnny Steele, fl. 1982, Larry Bubbles Brown, fl. 1981-2017, Will Durst, 1952-
Person Discussed
Johnny Steele, fl. 1982, Larry Bubbles Brown, fl. 1981-2017, Will Durst, 1952-
Topic / Theme
Performing arts life, Comedians, Comedy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014
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20 years of All-Sports Radio
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 23 mins
A panel discussion celebrating twenty years of the original and still leading all-sports radio station, WFAN-AM in New York, hosted by the Museum's curator Ron Simon. Simon introduces the panelists, four broadcasters associated with the station from its early days: Ann Liguori, Steve Somers, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo,...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 23 mins
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A panel discussion celebrating twenty years of the original and still leading all-sports radio station, WFAN-AM in New York, hosted by the Museum's curator Ron Simon. Simon introduces the panelists, four broadcasters associated with the station from its early days: Ann Liguori, Steve Somers, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Mike Francesa. The panelists touch on such subjects as: their early experiences on the station; the crucial early decision to swit...
A panel discussion celebrating twenty years of the original and still leading all-sports radio station, WFAN-AM in New York, hosted by the Museum's curator Ron Simon. Simon introduces the panelists, four broadcasters associated with the station from its early days: Ann Liguori, Steve Somers, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Mike Francesa. The panelists touch on such subjects as: their early experiences on the station; the crucial early decision to switch from national to local sports coverage; the different types of callers, and the importance to the job of being a genuine sports enthusiast; memorable interviews; the centrality of baseball and football; changes in sports over the years, such as increased money, drug abuse, and anti-social behaviour; and the enduring passion of genuine fans. Questions from the audience lead to discussion of attitudes of callers to money and big business in sports; the future of the call-in talk show in light of recent developments in information technology; the future of sports; dealing with negative criticism; and the central importance of the sports fans themselves.
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Media Studies
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Panel discussion
Contributor
Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
ProQuest
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20 years of P.O.V.
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
This seminar explores the art of personal documentary filmmaking. Ron Simon, curator of The Paley Center for Media, introduces Steve Gorelick, Professor of Media Studies, CUNY, who talks of the twenty-year history of P.O.V. Gorelick introduces three documentary filmmakers: Alan Berliner, Ralph Arlyck and Tina DiFe...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
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This seminar explores the art of personal documentary filmmaking. Ron Simon, curator of The Paley Center for Media, introduces Steve Gorelick, Professor of Media Studies, CUNY, who talks of the twenty-year history of P.O.V. Gorelick introduces three documentary filmmakers: Alan Berliner, Ralph Arlyck and Tina DiFeliciantonio, who have all shown films on P.O.V., and asks them to comment on the film clips which are to be shown. He questions Alan Be...
This seminar explores the art of personal documentary filmmaking. Ron Simon, curator of The Paley Center for Media, introduces Steve Gorelick, Professor of Media Studies, CUNY, who talks of the twenty-year history of P.O.V. Gorelick introduces three documentary filmmakers: Alan Berliner, Ralph Arlyck and Tina DiFeliciantonio, who have all shown films on P.O.V., and asks them to comment on the film clips which are to be shown. He questions Alan Berliner on topics such as: his films, Nobody's Business and Intimate Stranger; his relationship with his father Oscar, and his family's reactions to his films. In turn, Ralph Arlyck, head of Timed Exposures, answers questions regarding his film Following Sean; filming his wife Elizabeth, and when to turn the camera off. Tina DiFeliciantonio is similarly questioned about her films, Living with AIDS, Girls Like Us; Emmy-nominated short film Two or Three Things But Nothing for Sure, about author Dorothy Allison; Culture Wars about a gay man in Queens; filming with teenage girls, and her interactions with people in her films. Gorelick then introduces Mark Wise, founding executive director P.O.V. and Simon Kilmurry, current executive director P.O.V. and discussion takes place on: the origins of P.O.V; the involvement of David Fanning, executive producer of Frontline, the investigative documentary series on PBS; the crisis caused by Marlon Riggs's film Tongues Untied; and independent filmmakers.
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Media Studies
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Panel discussion
Contributor
Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2009
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ProQuest
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24
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 12 mins
A seminar examining 24, a drama series about each hour in the day of the life of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer, told in real time. Museum television curator Ron Simon moderates. Simon opens the evening by describing 24 and the critical acclaim it has received. He introduces the panelists: creator, writer, and...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 1 hour 12 mins
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A seminar examining 24, a drama series about each hour in the day of the life of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer, told in real time. Museum television curator Ron Simon moderates. Simon opens the evening by describing 24 and the critical acclaim it has received. He introduces the panelists: creator, writer, and executive producer Joel Surnow; writers and producers Michael Loceff and Howard Gordon; star and producer Kiefer Sutherland; and cast m...
A seminar examining 24, a drama series about each hour in the day of the life of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer, told in real time. Museum television curator Ron Simon moderates. Simon opens the evening by describing 24 and the critical acclaim it has received. He introduces the panelists: creator, writer, and executive producer Joel Surnow; writers and producers Michael Loceff and Howard Gordon; star and producer Kiefer Sutherland; and cast members Reiko Aylesworth, Carlos Bernard, Sarah Clarke, Michelle Forbes, Laura Harris, Dennis Haysbert, and Penny Johnson Jerald. Surnow opens by discussing how the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks affected the program and how the show's story arcs are written. Gordon talks about bringing his experience from working on The X-Files to 24. Loceff details how his scientific expertise assists in the writing of the show. Next, cast members discuss their understanding of their character as well as the casting process. Surnow details the use of split screens and other production innovations. Sutherland and Haysbert talk about the challenge of acting in real time, acting off-camera, and the chemistry among all the cast members. Questions from the audience then lead to an examination of the following topics: possible alternate endings for season two; Nina being selected as the mole; the dynamic of working with new cast members; 24's creation of a new genre; syndication possibilities; Clarke's marriage to cast member Xander Berkeley; prequel possibilities for the third season; stretching Kim Bauer's role in the series; Sutherland's role as a producer; and where exactly the Middle Eastern characters are from.
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Media Studies
Content Type
Panel discussion
Contributor
Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
ProQuest
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24 x 36: A Movie About Movie Posters
directed by Kevin Burke; produced by Graham Lee, fl. 2016 and David Lawson, Jr., 1981-, Post No Joes Productions and Snowfort Pictures (New York, NY: FilmRise, 2016), 1 hour 21 mins
24x36 is a documentary that explores the birth, death and resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with a number of key art personalities from the past 4 decades, 24x36 aims to answer the question-- what happened to the illustrated movie poster? Where did it disappear to, and why? A Fantast...
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directed by Kevin Burke; produced by Graham Lee, fl. 2016 and David Lawson, Jr., 1981-, Post No Joes Productions and Snowfort Pictures (New York, NY: FilmRise, 2016), 1 hour 21 mins
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24x36 is a documentary that explores the birth, death and resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with a number of key art personalities from the past 4 decades, 24x36 aims to answer the question-- what happened to the illustrated movie poster? Where did it disappear to, and why? A Fantastic Fest World Premiere, 24x36 examines the lost art of movie poster illustration and makes a compelling argument for the art form's con...
24x36 is a documentary that explores the birth, death and resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with a number of key art personalities from the past 4 decades, 24x36 aims to answer the question-- what happened to the illustrated movie poster? Where did it disappear to, and why? A Fantastic Fest World Premiere, 24x36 examines the lost art of movie poster illustration and makes a compelling argument for the art form's continued cultural relevance.
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Media Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Graham Lee, fl. 2016, David Lawson, Jr., 1981-, Post No Joes Productions, Snowfort Pictures
Author / Creator
Kevin Burke
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
FilmRise
Topic / Theme
Illustrations, Artists, Film and films, Posters and signs, History
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30 Rock
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 54 mins
Moderated by Museum television curator David Bushman, this seminar examines 30 Rock, a comedy series about the cast and production team of a sketch comedy television show. Panelists include: creator, writer, executive producer, and star Tiny Fey; co-executive producer Robert Carlock; and cast members Tracy Morgan...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2009), 54 mins
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Moderated by Museum television curator David Bushman, this seminar examines 30 Rock, a comedy series about the cast and production team of a sketch comedy television show. Panelists include: creator, writer, executive producer, and star Tiny Fey; co-executive producer Robert Carlock; and cast members Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski. The panelists explore such topics as: Fey's germination of the show; similarities between Fey and her character Liz...
Moderated by Museum television curator David Bushman, this seminar examines 30 Rock, a comedy series about the cast and production team of a sketch comedy television show. Panelists include: creator, writer, executive producer, and star Tiny Fey; co-executive producer Robert Carlock; and cast members Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski. The panelists explore such topics as: Fey's germination of the show; similarities between Fey and her character Liz Lemon; how the cast members became involved with the show; how Morgan crafted his character; how Fey and Will Ferrell taught Morgan to be fearless about comedy; whether the show uses a writers' room; the show's writing process; how Fey simultaneously writes and acts on the show; how much input the actors have in the writing process; contracting Alec Baldwin for the show; the directing of the show; favorite scenes; upcoming episodes; improvisation on the show; and the intended relationship between Liz and Jack Donaghy. Questions from the audience then lead to a discussion of the following topics: Krakowski's work on National Lampoon's Vacation; whether there will ever be high-profile cameos; the show's "New York vibe;" the show being moved to Thursday nights on NBC; comparisons to NBC's sketch comedy program Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip; why more sitcoms aren't done in New York; filming in New York; Fey leaving Saturday Night Live; the role of Kenneth, the NBC page; why networks aren't currently focusing on comedy; the panelists' comic inspirations; Fey adjusting to writing the half-hour comedy form after years of writing sketch comedy; and the direction in which the show is headed.
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Media Studies
Content Type
Panel discussion
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Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
ProQuest
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40 Years of Days of Our Lives
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2010), 1 hour 6 mins
Introduced by Barbara Dixon, vice president and director of the Museum in Los Angeles, and moderated by Joe Adalian, Variety TV editor, this seminar celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Days of Our Lives, a daytime serial drama concerning the lives of the Horton family. Adalian introduces the panelists, includin...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2010), 1 hour 6 mins
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Introduced by Barbara Dixon, vice president and director of the Museum in Los Angeles, and moderated by Joe Adalian, Variety TV editor, this seminar celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Days of Our Lives, a daytime serial drama concerning the lives of the Horton family. Adalian introduces the panelists, including: executive producer Ken Corday and cast members Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Susan Seaforth Hayes, B...
Introduced by Barbara Dixon, vice president and director of the Museum in Los Angeles, and moderated by Joe Adalian, Variety TV editor, this seminar celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Days of Our Lives, a daytime serial drama concerning the lives of the Horton family. Adalian introduces the panelists, including: executive producer Ken Corday and cast members Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Susan Seaforth Hayes, Bill Hayes, and James Reynolds. The panelists touch on such topics as: the Corday "family dynasty"; how a show is able to last for so many years, with the constant need for fresh storylines and reinventing itself; how the actors are able to keep bringing new aspects to their characters; how the actors auditioned for the show; Bill Hayes having written The Ballad of Davy Crockett in 1955; the show's "super couples"; the esprit de corps of the show's actors; notable scenes in which the actors have participated; whether the actors ever get in conflicts with how the writers wish to portray their characters; if the actors feel like they're "cheating" when they work for another daytime show; calling soap operas "art"; the significant role William J. Bell played on the show, as head writer from 1966 to 1975; dealing with the show's passionate fans; how the "soul" of Hall has given her enduring popularity; saluting cast members in the audience, which include Suzanne Rogers, Alison Sweeney, and Christie Clark; and the "rule" Corday learned from his parents about producing a show like Days. Questions from the audience then lead to a discussion of topics that include: future love stories between John and Marlena; the actors "caring" that fans watch the show; how the show remains competitive, considering the economics of modern television; the ratings system; and favorite storylines.
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Media Studies
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Panel discussion
Contributor
Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ProQuest
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51 Birch Street
produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2010), 34 mins
The seminar takes the form of an interview and question-and-answer session, moderated by Allen Glover, with filmmaker Doug Block, his father Mike and his stepmother Kitty, about the documentary 51 Birch Street. The film was inspired by Doug Block's return to his childhood home following his mother's death, and the...
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produced by Paley Center for Media (ProQuest, 2010), 34 mins
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The seminar takes the form of an interview and question-and-answer session, moderated by Allen Glover, with filmmaker Doug Block, his father Mike and his stepmother Kitty, about the documentary 51 Birch Street. The film was inspired by Doug Block's return to his childhood home following his mother's death, and the discovery of her diaries which revealed the unhappiness that lay behind a seemingly ordinary marriage of more than 50 years. Doug Bloc...
The seminar takes the form of an interview and question-and-answer session, moderated by Allen Glover, with filmmaker Doug Block, his father Mike and his stepmother Kitty, about the documentary 51 Birch Street. The film was inspired by Doug Block's return to his childhood home following his mother's death, and the discovery of her diaries which revealed the unhappiness that lay behind a seemingly ordinary marriage of more than 50 years. Doug Block explains how this led him to explore his relationship with his father, and what made him decide to turn the very personal story into a documentary film. Mike Block also talks candidly about his marriage to Doug's mother Mina, his changing relationship with Doug through the making of the film, and the happiness he has found with his second wife, Kitty. Glover invites questions from the audience, some of which concern the family relationships portrayed and the Blocks' view of what makes a happy marriage, prompting a number of observations and anecdotes from all three panelists on family life and the unusual situation of having details of their private lives made into a film. Other questions concern the making of the film itself and prompt Doug Block to discuss: his initial pitch and how it developed following advice from Sheila Nevins of HBO; how he achieved the high sound quality in the film as a solo cameraman; and his hopes and plans for the marketing of the documentary. Other members of the audience comment on their own responses to the issues raised in the film, before Glover brings the seminar to a close.
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Media Studies
Content Type
Panel discussion
Contributor
Paley Center for Media
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ProQuest
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60 Minutes, War Crimes
presented by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012; produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
Christiane Amanpour reports this 60 Minutes Video, which is about war crimes in Kosovo.
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presented by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012; produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
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Christiane Amanpour reports this 60 Minutes Video, which is about war crimes in Kosovo.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012, Christiane Amanpour, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1993-02-07, 1999-05-16
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Civilian war casualties, Bombardment, War crimes, Kosovo War, 1998-1999, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, What Assault Weapons Ban?
produced by Rome Hartman, fl. 2001-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
Four years after President Clinton signed an assault weapons ban into law, even Sen. Dianne Feinstein, its main sponsor, says it's not tough enough. As Lesley Stahl reports, gun dealers and manufacturers are finding and exploiting loopholes to keep weapons on the market.
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produced by Rome Hartman, fl. 2001-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
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Four years after President Clinton signed an assault weapons ban into law, even Sen. Dianne Feinstein, its main sponsor, says it's not tough enough. As Lesley Stahl reports, gun dealers and manufacturers are finding and exploiting loopholes to keep weapons on the market.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Rome Hartman, fl. 2001-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Lesley Stahl, 1941-
Date Published / Released
1995-02-05, 1999-08-01
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Dianne Feinstein, 1933-
Person Discussed
Dianne Feinstein, 1933-
Topic / Theme
Firearms, Gun control laws, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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