Title:
Louis Nye ACA Oral History and Transcript, March 7, 2005.
Creator:
Nye, Louis
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:
2006-03-07
Description:
In his one hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Louis Nye talks about his start in radio, where he really found his footing as a performer. He talks about working with comedians/ performers like Steve Allen, Larry Gelbart and Don Knotts. Nye gives some advice for current students of comedy and considers the question "was it worth it?" Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on March 7, 2005 in Los Angeles, CA. Additional topics covered include: Comedy and Career development.
Extent:
2 digital files
Subject:
Comedy
Subject:
Career Development
Subject:
Hartford Players
Subject:
Touch and Go (Musical group)
Subject:
Kerr, Walter, 1913-1996
Subject:
Newton, Wayne
Subject:
Benny, Jack, 1894-1974
Subject:
Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
Subject:
Hathaway, Gordon
Subject:
Allen, Steve, 1921-2000
Subject:
Knotts, Don, 1924-2006
Subject:
Steve Allen Show (Television program)
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:
Louis Nye ACA Oral History
