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Danny Kaye: About the Actor

Danny Kaye was equally popular and at home on the stage, television, the silver screen, and radio.

Sep 16th, 2005 | 18 comments | 16,708 Views
(12 votes)
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Lena Horne: About the Performer

Elegant and wise, she personifies both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a lifetime spent battling racial and social injustice.

Sep 12th, 2005 | 26 comments | 21,458 Views
(17 votes)
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Bob Newhart: Interview with Bob Newhart

Comedian Bob Newhart has enthralled audiences with his trademark stammer, one-sided telephone conversations and hysterical, historical "what if" routines for more than 40 years.

Jul 20th, 2005 | 0 comments | 281 Views
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Sam Goldwyn: About Sam Goldwyn

Sam Goldwyn's name is synonymous with the American movie from its beginnings through its golden age.

Jul 17th, 2005 | 0 comments | 229 Views
(2 votes)
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George Stevens: About George Stevens

As a leading producer/director of his era, Stevens repeatedly pushed against the Hollywood grain, and nearly twenty-five years after his death, his achievements remain largely unexplored.

Jul 13th, 2005 | 0 comments | 196 Views
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Julia Child: About Julia Child

Once Julia learned to cook, her passion for cooking and devotion to teaching, brought her into the hearts of millions and ultimately made her an American icon.

Jun 15th, 2005 | 2 comments | 5,317 Views
(8 votes)
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James Dean: Photographer Dennis Stock on James Dean

Known for his explosive role in Rebel Without a Cause, Dean is explored by photographer Dennis Stock in filmmaker’s Gail Lavine’s story of James Dean.

May 11th, 2005 | 1 comment | 3,341 Views
(5 votes)
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David O. Selznick: About David O. Selznick

He had run a major studio before the age of thirty and created his own studio by the time he was thirty-three. With a harsh and controlling demeanor, he dominated every film he made.

Apr 16th, 2005 | 0 comments | 253 Views
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Mike Nichols: About Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols and Elaine May revolutionized the landscape of American comedy. By perfecting the art of improvisation and introducing it to the public through their appearances in clubs and on television and radio, they forever changed our expectations of comedy, and our sense of humor.

Jan 8th, 2005 | 0 comments | 235 Views
(2 votes)
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