Title:
Shecky Greene ACA Oral History, June 6, 2005.
Creator:
Greene, Shecky
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-hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Shecky Greene tells the story of his career in comedy, including his time on the comedy club circuit and performing in Las Vegas. He discusses a variety of topics related to comedy, including the relationship between laughter and depression, creating his own comedic persona, his disinterest in working on television, and surviving in comedy. Greene also addresses his feelings on his first name becoming synonymous with comedians, as well as the then-current state of comedy. Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on June 6, 2005 in Beverly Hills, CA. Additional topics covered include: Television Industry and News and Documentary. An additional show mentioned during the interview is 'Today.'
Extent:
00:58:54
Subject:
Career development
Subject:
Comedians
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Bruce, Lenny
Subject:
Burnett, Carol
Subject:
Couric, Katie, 1957-
Subject:
King, Larry, 1933-
Subject:
Raye, Martha
Subject:
Wilson, Flip
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_greene_2005_06_06.mp4
