Title:
Transcript for Jack Riley ACA Oral History, February 14, 2007.
Creator:
Riley, Jack, 1935-2016
Creator:
Dana, Bill, 1924-2017
Creator:
Matz, Jenni
Creator:
Emerson College. American Comedy Archives
Record Type:
transcripts
Record Type:
oral histories (literary works)
Date:
2007-02-14
Description:
In his one-hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Jack Riley (1924-2016) talks about his early years and performing sketches in college. He recalls his first job in television, as a writer for 'The Don Rickles Show,' and how he has dealt with managers and agents over his career. He discusses stints acting on 'The Joey Bishop Show,' 'Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,' and his friendship with Don Adams’ brother Dick Yarmy, which led to the creation of the "Yarmy’s Army" group of friends. Riley recounts playing the memorable character of "Elliott Carlin" on several episodes of 'The Bob Newhart Show,' as well as working with Newhart over the years. He details the many who have influenced his acting and comedy, including people like Jackie Gleason and Jonathan Winters. He concludes by playing a few of his comedic song compositions. Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on February 14, 2007 in Hollywood, CA. Additional topics covered include: Advice, Characters & Catchphrases, Pop Culture, Television Industry, Comedy Series, and Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials. An additional show mentioned during the interview is 'The Joey Bishop Show (1967-69).'
Extent:
62 pages
Subject:
Actors
Subject:
Career development
Subject:
Characters and characteristics on television
Subject:
Pop culture
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Adams, Don, 1923-2005
Subject:
Allen, Steve, 1921-2000
Subject:
Gleason, Jackie, 1916-1987
Subject:
McCormick, Pat, 1927-2005
Subject:
Newhart, Bob
Subject:
Rickles, Don
Subject:
Schlatter, George, 1932-
Subject:
Winters, Jonathan
Collection:
Bill Dana Oral History Interview Collection (ACC-MSS 002), 1L
Location:
Emerson College Archives and Special Collections
Rights Restrictions:
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Access Restrictions:
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Language:
English
Identifier:
acc_mss002_riley_2007_02_14_accessible.pdf
