Title:
Andy Rooney ACA Oral History and Transcript, October 19, 2005.
Creator:
Rooney, Andrew A.
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)
Record Type:
transcripts
Date:
2005-10-19
Description:
In his twenty-minute interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Andy Rooney (1919-2011) talks about the use of humor as a device when writing, as well as his writing process. He discusses having written for several television shows, including 'Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scout's and 'The Garry More Show.' He speaks of the development of his "Andy Rooney" persona on '60 Minutes,' and on the business aspect of writing. Rooney concludes with a summary of his career, and his opinion on the word "curmudgeon." Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on October 19, 2005 in New York, NY. Additional topics covered include: Advice, Creative Influences and Inspiration, Television Industry, Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials, News & Documentary, and Talk Shows.
Extent:
2 digital files
Subject:
Career development
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Television writers
Subject:
Godfrey, Arthur, 1903-1983
Subject:
Moore, Garry, 1915-1993
Subject:
Shriner, Herb, 1918-1970
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:
Andy Rooney ACA Oral History
