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Archive Highlights

Archive Highlights

Watch curated interviews from The American Masters Digital Archive. The full collection includes over 1,000 hours of never-before-seen, raw interviews: a treasure trove of the movers and shakers of American culture, including Maya Angelou, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Matthew Broderick, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick, Lee Grant, Sidney Lumet, Betty White and many others.

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Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history
16:01
Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.
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8:45
Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact
19:53
Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
9:45
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Neil Young on David Geffen’s success as a media mogul
15:10
Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.
How Rita Moreno auditioned and rehearsed for West Side Story
20:32
Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."
How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
19:23
Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor
13:33
John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."
Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships
14:41
Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships.
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol's New York
22:21
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.
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