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  [George W. Bush on Oprah]

  2000-9-19 / Uncategorized

  This tape includes an episode of Oprah with guest George W. Bush in October of 2000 just before the general election. Oprah talks to Bush about his candidacy, his campaign, and his personal life. There is also footage of the tail end of ABC’s Good Morning America, an episode of The View, and the first few minutes of the Soap Opera Port Charles. Continue reading →

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  [It's A Living raw #18]

  1975-2-12 / Chicago Collection, Guerrilla TV, NHPRC, Roots of Video, Studs Terkel

  Raw footage for “It’s a Living.” Studs Terkel at WFMT, in the street, and at Riccardo’s restaurant. Continue reading →

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  [Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #25]

  1985-3-23 / Bill Veeck, Eclectic Sports Collection

  Raw footage for the documentary “Veeck: A Man For Any Season.” In this video, Veeck is interviewed in Assembly Hall at the Illinois high school basketball championship tournament in Champaign, IL. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #29]

  1976-6-24 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. A continuation of footage from one of John-Roger’s spiritual gatherings at his Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, attended by Sally Kirkland. John-Roger sits on stage in a large armchair on a platform and preaches to the crowd, who sits cross-legged on the ground and looks up at JR. Continue reading →

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  America: Personal Conversations with Dennis Wholey, show #128

  1993-2-10 / NHPRC, Studs Terkel

  Dennis Wholey interviews Studs Terkel. Among the topics are Studs’ background, his books, racism, and general trends in American politics. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #66]

  1976-7-6 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. The first portion of this tape features actress Sally Kirkland making some phone calls to various unidentified people. This is followed by an interview with actor Robert Walden in his apartment. Walden discusses film and television production techniques and how they can affect acting and actors. Continue reading →

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  [Making It in Hollywood raw: Dr. John #1]

  1976-6-23 / American Way, NHPRC, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll

  This video contains footage shot for the 1976 documentary “Making It in Hollywood,” an in depth look at the entertainment business through the eyes of both Hollywood hopefuls and veterans. In this video, we watch footage from a Hollywood party featuring a performance by musician Dr. John. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #42]

  1976-6-29 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. A continuation of footage with actors Julius Harris, Robert Walden, Sally Kirkland, and Gregory Rozakis at Derrick’s, a restaurant in Los Angeles. Actress Cissy Colpitts joins the crowd at dinner. Judy Thomas, a co-owner of the restaurant and part-time talent manager, talks about up-and-coming actors that she is managing. Walden talks about TvQ ratings (industry popularity and recognition ratings); actress Debralee Scott and writer Jennifer Gladstone join the crowd. There is a general discussion about working with “difficult” actors, and the practice of “dishing” and “gossiping” in Hollywood. Continue reading →