Title:
Bill Dana ACA Oral History and Transcript, February 21, 2005.
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:
2005-02-21
Description:
In part one of his two-part interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Bill Dana (1924-2017) discusses the use of humor as a survival tool. He talks about his time at Emerson College, and early comedy partner Gene Wood. He recalls his time on 'The Steve Allen Show,' as well as creating his most famous character, "Jose Jimenez." He details using "Jose" as the main character for 'The Bill Dana Show,' and his eventual decision to kill him off due to cultural sensitivity concerns. He recounts writing the famous 'All in the Family' episode "Sammy Visit," featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., and addresses comedy’s role in society. Jenni Matz conducted part one of the interview on February 21, 2005 at the Cutler Majestic Theater at Emerson College in Boston, MA. Additional topics covered include: Bloopers, Censorship/Standards & Practices, Fame and Celebrity, Pop Culture, Television Industry, Comedy Series, and Talk Shows.
Extent:
2 digital files
Subject:
Comedians
Subject:
Fame
Subject:
Outtakes
Subject:
Pop culture
Subject:
Television broadcasting
Subject:
Television -- Censorship
Subject:
Television comedy writers
Subject:
Adams, Don, 1923-2005
Subject:
Allen, Steve, 1921-2000
Subject:
Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990
Subject:
Harris, Jonathan, 1914-2002
Subject:
Lear, Norman
Subject:
Morris, Howard
Subject:
Wood, Gene
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:
Bill Dana ACA Oral History, February 21, 2005
