In this interview, director Kyra Thompson discusses her latest film -- AMERICAN MASTERS Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character. Q. What first got you interested in doing a film about Carol Burnett? A. I have been a fan of Carol Burnett for years. I know ...
For more than thirty years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world. Known to all simply as Lucy, she portrayed a scatterbrained housewife with the ability to turn simple chores into unparalleled fiascoes. Clumsy and unsophisticated at nearly ...
Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest and widely loved silent movie stars. From "Easy Street" (1917) to "Modern Times" (1936), he made many of the funniest and most popular films of his time. He was best known for his character, the naive and lovable ...
"The King of Daredevil Comedy," Harold Lloyd is best remembered today as the young man dangling desperately from a clock tower in the 1923 classic Safety Last. At the height of his career, Lloyd was one of the most popular and highest-paid stars of his ...
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. What makes him tick? Below, Newhart provides some additional answers: Q: You're almost as hot now as you were in your ...
by Paul Cronin This essay first appeared in the book "GEORGE STEVENS: INTERVIEWS" At first glance, George Stevens appears to be the quintessential Hollywood director. But a closer look at his achievements shows him to be much more than just the creator of some of ...
AMERICAN MASTERS George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Director George Stevens influenced generations of filmmakers with such Academy Award-winning classics as "A Place in the Sun" and "Giant." Now AMERICAN MASTERS presents the broadcast premiere of a moving tribute to the Hollywood great. Created by his ...
