Title:
Hal Kanter ACA Oral History, June 6, 2005.
Creator:
Kanter, Hal
Creator:
Dana, Bill, 1924-2017
Creator:
Matz, Jenni
Creator:
Emerson College. American Comedy Archives
Record Type:
digital moving image formats
Record Type:
oral histories (literary works)
Date:
2005-06-06
Description:
In his one-and-a-half hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Hal Kanter (1918-2011) talks about how he got his start in comedy, writing for Eddie Cantor, as well as early radio shows he worked on. He discusses learning to write comedy, how to write for comedians’ voices, and structure jokes. He recalls creating the groundbreaking series 'Julia,' starring Diahann Carroll, and writing for 'The Danny Kaye Show.' Kanter speaks of dealing with several agents and managers in his career, and talks about how the industry has changed since he started. He gives advice to aspiring comedy writers, and concludes by discussing his role in the Pacific Pioneers Broadcasters Group. Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on June 6, 2005 in Beverly Hills, CA. Additional topics covered include: Advice, Censorship/Standards & Practices, Television Industry, Comedy Series, Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials.
Extent:
01:16:42
Subject:
Career development
Subject:
Radio comedy writers
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Television -- Censorship
Subject:
Television comedy writers
Subject:
Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964
Subject:
Carroll, Diahann
Subject:
Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
Subject:
Kaye, Danny
Subject:
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977
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:
No known access restrictions.
Language:
English
Identifier:
acc_mss002_kanter_2005_06_06.mp4
