Pioneers of Television RSS feed for PBS programming.http://video.pbs.orgen-ushttp://video.pbs.orgTue, 21 May 2013 03:42:35 -0400Tue, 21 May 2013 03:42:35 -0400http://video.pbs.org/video/2330532285/Join the stars of landmark miniseries who comment on the influence of their genre today. 2/5/2013http://video.pbs.org/video/2330532285/01/30/2013Premieres Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/2330040558/"Roots" co-stars Louis Gossett Jr. and LeVar Burton describe a special scene they shared and all that it implied. Gossett Jr., who played the character Fiddler, spontaneously added a line of his own when comforting the young Kunta Kinte, played by Burton. "Roots" author Alex Haley, who was also on the set, let the line remain.http://video.pbs.org/video/2330040558/01/28/2013Roots co-stars Louis Gossett Jr. and LeVar Burton describe a scene they shared.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2330310338/Actor John Amos describes hearing his ancestors' spirits while on the set of "Roots."http://video.pbs.org/video/2330310338/01/29/2013Actor John Amos describes hearing his ancestors' spirits while on the set of "Roots."nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2332148406/Miniseries such as "Roots," "Rich Man, Poor Man" and "The Thorn Birds" mastered the art of storytelling. With their epic sagas, these television events kept America riveted night after night. Revisit famous scenes and hear actors talk about the impact of their miniseries on their own lives and on the world.http://video.pbs.org/video/2332148406/02/05/2013"Roots," "Rich Man, Poor Man" and "The Thorn Birds" mastered the art of storytelling.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2330107522/"Roots" actors Leslie Uggams (Kizzy) and LeVar Burton (the young Kunta Kinte) talk about how the miniseries brought untold African-American history to light, making "Roots" a lesson for everyone.http://video.pbs.org/video/2330107522/01/28/2013Leslie Uggams and LeVar Burton on how "Roots" brought untold history to light.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2328280372/Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) on risky stunts during the early days of "Batman."http://video.pbs.org/video/2328280372/01/23/2013Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) on risky stunts during the early days of Batman.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2329120311/As a child, Lou Ferrigno read Hulk comic books and wished he could be like The Hulk, which he accomplished when he won the role on "The Incredible Hulk." Burt Ward's childhood dream was to become "Superboy" --- instead, he beat out more than 1,000 other actors to become Robin, Batman's young sidekick on the series "Batman."http://video.pbs.org/video/2329120311/01/25/2013These actors fulfilled their dreams of becoming a superhero.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2329682893/Superheroes crosses many eras: Superman in the 1950s, Batman in the '60s, Wonder Woman and The Incredible Hulk in the '70s and The Greatest American Hero in the '80s. They all fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models. The episode features in-depth interviews with Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Lynda Carter, Lou Ferrigno, William Katt and others.http://video.pbs.org/video/2329682893/01/28/2013They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2328282183/Lynda Carter describes the origins of Wonder Woman and how she played the part on television to appeal to both both women and men, and girls and boys.http://video.pbs.org/video/2328282183/01/23/2013Lynda Carter describes the origins of Wonder Woman and her universal appeal.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2326690372/Survey decades of superheroes, from “Superman” in the 1950s to "Batman" in the 60s to "Wonder Woman" in the 70s and “The Greatest American Hero” in the 80s. This Pioneers of Television episode premieres Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2326690372/01/17/2013Premieres Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/2328011338/Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray recall first impressions of the cast and show.http://video.pbs.org/video/2328011338/01/22/2013Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray recall first impressions of the cast and show.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2327069804/Joan Collins explains how her character on "Dynasty" required high fashion on the set.http://video.pbs.org/video/2327069804/01/18/2013Joan Collins' influence on "Dynasty" fashion of the 1980s.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2326560754/Dallas and Dynasty kicked off the nighttime soap frenzy in the late 1970s, a phenomenon that continued through the last season of Knots Landing in 1993. The episode offers new details about the famous “Who Shot JR” episode of Dallas. Interviewees in this episode include Larry Hagman, Joan Collins, Linda Evans, Patrick Duffy, Diahann Carroll, Linda Gray, Michele Lee, Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills.http://video.pbs.org/video/2326560754/01/17/2013"Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" were all part of the nighttime soap frenzy.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2327090464/Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy talk about balancing the good and the bad in "Dallas."http://video.pbs.org/video/2327090464/01/18/2013Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy talk about balancing the good and the bad in "Dallas."nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325935923/Trace the arc of nighttime soaps, from “Peyton Place” to “Knots Landing.” Primetime Soaps premieres Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:00 p.m ET/PT. Check your local listings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2325935923/01/15/2013Premieres Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionHistoryHistoryModernModernPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325448475/Carol Burnett's first big break occurred when she performed a song feigning affection for U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, known as "The Most Boring Man in America." Within a week, she was a household name.http://video.pbs.org/video/2325448475/01/14/2013Carol Burnett's affectionate song about "The Most Boring Man in America."nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325546724/This episode includes the first standup comediennes to appear on television, including Joan Rivers and the late Phyllis Diller. Funny Ladies also looks at Lucille Ball’s breakthrough on I Love Lucy and the sitcom stars who followed, including Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White and Marla Gibbs. Also, television’s most beloved variety star, Carol Burnett.http://video.pbs.org/video/2325546724/01/14/2013This episode celebrates the first comediennes to appear on television.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325456389/In this interview extra, Joan Rivers explains why she doesn't like being called a "pioneer."http://video.pbs.org/video/2325456389/01/14/2013Joan Rivers on why she doesn't like being called a "pioneer."nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325692065/Actress Mary Tyler Moore describes how she nearly didn't go to the audition for "The Dick Van Dyke Show." She wowed the show's creator and director, Carl Reiner, and got the part of Laura Petrie, the wife of Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke).http://video.pbs.org/video/2325692065/01/15/2013Actress Mary Tyler Moore nearly skipped the audition for "The Dick Van Dyke Show."nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2325678492/Margaret Cho and Carol Burnett describe the cast's famous unscripted fits of laughter. Harvey Korman was particularly prone to cracking up at Tim Conway's facial expressions and nuances of comic delivery.http://video.pbs.org/video/2325678492/01/15/2013Margaret Cho and Carol Burnett describe the cast's famous unscripted fits of laughter.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2326388812/In this interview outtake from Funny Ladies, Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball for the first time and Ball's generous offer to be of help during Burnett's budding career. The two would become close friends and perform on each other's shows. Burnett also shares her favorite anecdote about Lucy.http://video.pbs.org/video/2326388812/01/16/2013Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball and shares her favorite Lucy anecdote.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2323993038/See the first stand-up comediennes to appear on television and the sitcom stars who followed. 1/15/2013http://video.pbs.org/video/2323993038/01/08/2013Premieres Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyGender & Sexual IdentityGender & Sexual IdentityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1720006752/Linda Evans reveals how she met her husband John Derrick -- and what he had to say about her role on "The Big Valley."http://video.pbs.org/video/1720006752/01/20/2011Evans reveals her mixed feelings about landing a starring role on "The Big Valley"nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1720006792/Fess Parker's "Daniel Boone" was one of the few TV shows that cast minorities in key roles. The decision by Parker and his producers to confront racial barriers just as our nation wrestled with the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 70s was revolutionary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1720006792/01/20/2011"Daniel Boone" was one of the few TV shows in the mid-60s with minorities in key roles.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735241145/In the first days of the blockbuster TV series "Batman", star Adam West had to fight with the series' producers to get the comedic take he thought would work best.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735241145/01/10/2011Adam West explains how he fought for his vision of TV's "Batman"nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyCrime DramaCrime DramaOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735235277/The star of "Police Woman", Angie Dickinson explains the frustration actors have with the bulky microphones needed to get good sound.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735235277/01/10/2011Angie Dickinson on the frustration of microphonesnrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735203205/The star of "Star Trek", Leonard Nimoy explains how television actors don't have time to develop ideas on-set; rather they must come to work prepared.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735203205/01/10/2011Leonard Nimoy on how actors must cope with the fast pace of TV production.nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735233511/The star of "The Big Valley", and "Dynasty", Linda Evans describes the technique of crying for the camera.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735233511/01/10/2011Linda Evans on learning to cry for her earliest TV rolesnrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735223955/The star of "Mission Impossible", "Space 1999", "North by Northwest", and numerous other roles - Martin Landau talks about the craft of acting and developing a character, plus his recent turn on "Entourage".http://video.pbs.org/video/1735223955/01/10/2011Martin Landau on the craft of acting, including his recent turn on "Entourage".nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735227444/The star of "Mission Impossible", "Space 1999", "North by Northwest", "Entourage", and numerous other roles - Martin Landau explains why good actors never TRY to cry. Instead, they try not to cry.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735227444/01/10/2011Martin Landau explains why good actors never try to cry.nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735261776/The breakthrough series "I Spy" starred veteran actor Robert Culp and newcomer Bill Cosby. Because Cosby had not been trained as an actor, he felt uncomfortable in the first episodes. Then Culp gave him an acting tip that made all the difference.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735261776/01/10/2011Robert Culp gave Bill Cosby acting tips in the early days of "I Spy"nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyCrime DramaCrime DramaOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1735206345/The star of "Star Trek", William Shatner explains that television demands that actors convey truth. Those who "lie" are immediately transparent.http://video.pbs.org/video/1735206345/01/10/2011William Shatner explains that acting is about conveying "the truth."nrBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionOtherhttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716499043/Actress Angie Dickinson became known as a Hollywood sex symbol through her early film appearances and in her groundbreaking role as Sgt. Leanne "Pepper" Anderson in "Police Woman." She describes her feelings about it and her efforts to be considered an accomplished actress.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716499043/01/05/2011Dickinson describes the pros and cons of becoming a Hollywood sex symbol.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesCrime DramaCrime DramaCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716493621/When working with groups of four and five-year-olds on the set of "Romper Room," things didn't always go according to plan. LA host Socoro Serrano shares stories of some of the funny things that happened behind the scenes.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716493621/01/05/2011Funny things happen when you're doing live TV with kids, says LA host Socoro Serrano.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyChildrens TVChildrens TVCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714814407/Actress Betty White recalls how the first situation comedy that she starred in, "Life With Elizabeth" was born.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714814407/01/05/2011White recalls the early days of "Life with Elizabeth," her first sitcom.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologySitcomsSitcomsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714889929/Actress Betty White describes the pitfalls of live television and how a scene with Del Moore almost went awry.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714889929/01/05/2011White describes performing live with Del Moore and forgetting her lines.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologySitcomsSitcomsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714807885/Actress Betty White remembers the early days of television.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714807885/01/05/2011Actress Betty White remembers the early days of television.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologySitcomsSitcomsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714800385/Actress Betty White describes performing a favorite skit with Johnny Carson and what happens when everything goes wrong on live television.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714800385/01/05/2011White remembers a favorite skit she performed with Johnny Carson.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologySitcomsSitcomsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714784632/Dick Cavett describes meeting a young Johnny Carson at Carson’s magic show in a church basement in Lincoln, Nebraska.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714784632/01/05/2011Comedian Dick Cavett recalls his initial meeting with Johnny Carson.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyLate NightLate NightCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716522997/Late Night bandleader Doc Severinsen shares his memories and impressions of his long-time friend and boss, Johnny Carson. He recalls the moment he realized that Carson had become a major star.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716522997/01/05/2011Doc Severinsen shares memories of his long-time friend and Late Night host Johnny Carson.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyLate NightLate NightCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714826830/Comedian Jonathan Winters recalls a favorite skit he performed with fellow comedian Dean Martin.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714826830/01/05/2011Winters remembers a favorite skit he performed with Dean Martin.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716509997/Leonard Nimoy got his start in Science Fiction long before he became famous in the role of Spock on "Star Trek." See a clip from an early B-movie, "Zombies of the Stratosphere."http://video.pbs.org/video/1716509997/01/05/2011See Nimoy in one of his first science fiction roles -- as a Martian invader.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716498683/Leonard Nimoy appeared as a guest star on numerous TV series before landing the role of Spock on "Star Trek." Here, he describes a role as an Indian on the Western series "Gunsmoke."http://video.pbs.org/video/1716498683/01/05/2011Nimoy describes a guest appearance on "Gunsmoke" just before "Star Trek."nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716502864/Actress Linda Evans' career was launched playing Audra Barkley on the hit Western "Big Valley." Here she describes some of the "stunts" she performed on the show.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716502864/01/05/2011Evans describes some of the "stunts" she performed as Audra Barkley on "Big Valley."nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714784620/"Romper Room" teacher Mary Anne King describes a mugging in California that left her without her iconic "magic mirror."http://video.pbs.org/video/1714784620/01/05/2011The "Romper Room" hostess is mugged and left without her "magic mirror."nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyChildrens TVChildrens TVCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714831734/Actress Nichelle Nichols describes trying to make serious co-star Leonard Nimoy (Spock) laugh during a pivotal scene in "Star Trek."http://video.pbs.org/video/1714831734/01/05/2011Nichols describes working with actor Leonard Nimoy.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714820024/Comedienne Phyllis Diller describes how she ran into trouble on the "The Ed Sullivan Show."http://video.pbs.org/video/1714820024/01/05/2011Diller recalls trouble on "The Ed Sullivan Show."nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyLate NightLate NightCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714765095/Actor Robert Culp describes how casting his co-star in the crime drama "I Spy," Bill Cosby, was revolutionary.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714765095/01/05/2011Culp describes Bill Cosby's impact on television.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyCrime DramaCrime DramaWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716511264/"Twilight Zone" creator and writer Rod Serling is legendary for his use of the science fiction genre to tell stories about the human condition. In this rare interview footage, Sterling defends science fiction as a legitimate form for literary expression and storytelling.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716511264/01/05/2011In a rare clip, Serling defends science fiction as a legitimate form of literature.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyScience FictionScience FictionCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714849432/Actor Rosey Grier recalls when he first realized that not all television viewers know the difference between fiction and real-life scenarios.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714849432/01/05/2011Grier recalls that not all television viewers know the difference.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714856824/Actor Rosey Grier, who also worked as a bodyguard for the Kennedy family, recalls the night Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated and his role in apprehending Sirhan Sirhan.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714856824/01/05/2011Grier recalls the night congressman Robert Kennedy was assassinated.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714735751/Writer and actor Jack Webb believed realism on the small screen heightened the natural dramatic tension of a show, so when he created the crime drama series "Dragnet" in 1951, he wrote fast-paced, clipped dialogue. But it was difficult for some actors to master, and in this video clip, writer Stephen J. Cannell recalls how Webb coached an actor into delivering the performance he most wanted.http://video.pbs.org/video/1714735751/01/05/2011Stephen J. Cannell recalls how writer Jack Webb coached actors on his famous crime drama.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyCrime DramaCrime DramaCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1714736014/Writer Stephen J. Cannell recalls the thrill of meeting his childhood idol, actor James Garner, on the set of "The Rockford Files."http://video.pbs.org/video/1714736014/01/05/2011Writer Cannell recalls his initial meeting with actor James Garner on a television set.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyCrime DramaCrime DramaWesternsWesternsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/1716484675/William Shatner made number guest appearances on TV Westerns before starring in "Star Trek." Here he tells a story of an appearance on "Gunsmoke" when a fellow actor took his role as a bad guy a bit too far.http://video.pbs.org/video/1716484675/01/05/2011Shatner tells a story of an actor on "Gunsmoke" taking his bad guy role a bit too far.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsDramaDramaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWesternsWesternsClip