Title:
Transcript for Tim Conway ACA Oral History, January 18, 2006.
Creator:
Conway, Tim
Creator:
Dana, Bill, 1924-2017
Creator:
Matz, Jenni
Creator:
Emerson College. American Comedy Archives
Record Type:
transcripts
Record Type:
oral histories (literary works)
Date:
2006-01-18
Description:
In his one hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Tim Conway talks about his turbulent start in Hollywood, even dubbing his younger self as "the dumbest guy in the business." He fondly reminisces moments from early in his career, like working on "The Steve Allen Show" and "The Carol Burnett Show." He speaks about some of the most important lessons he learned from his peers, like perseverance and respecting everyone who helps bring your vision to life. Conway advises that creating experiences for yourself is the key to being in show business, and considers the question "Was it worth it?" Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on January 18, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA. Additional topics covered include: Comedy, Creative Influences, and Pivotal Career Moments.
Extent:
38 pages
Subject:
Comedy
Subject:
Television comedies
Subject:
Career Development
Subject:
Bacharach, Burt
Subject:
Harrington, Pat, Jr., 1929-2016
Subject:
Steve Allen Show (Television program)
Subject:
Reilly, Jack, 1932-2018
Subject:
Anderson, Ernie
Subject:
Citizen Kane (Motion picture)
Subject:
Dick Van Dyke show (Television program)
Subject:
Knotts, Don, 1924-2006
Subject:
Dana, Bill, 1924-2017
Subject:
Lawrence, Steve, 1935-
Subject:
Gorme, Eydie
Subject:
Burnett, Carol
Subject:
Carol Burnett show
Subject:
Hamilton, Joe, 1929-1991
Subject:
Jawolski, Harvey
Subject:
Bedford, Paul
Subject:
Meadows, Jayne, 1919-2015
Subject:
Caesar, Sid, 1922-2014
Subject:
Gleason, Jackie, 1916-1987
Subject:
Stern, Lenny
Subject:
Saturday night live (Television program)
Subject:
Pryor, Richard, 1940-2005
Subject:
Black, Lewis, 1948-
Subject:
Korman, Harvey, 1927-2008
Subject:
Simon, Neil
Subject:
Walton, Phil
Subject:
Haber, Bill
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:
acc_mss002_conway_2006-01-18_accessible.pdf
