Jamie Lee Curtis 1985 interview with beach footage TV Crew Guy 2021-11-21 | Jamie Lee Curtis 1985 interview with beach footage. Jamie Lee Curtis remarks that having famous parents was somewhat of an obstacle as she pursued her acting career. She notes that her latest movie, "Perfect," is her first high-visibility role in a high-profile film. Curtis talks about being proud of the work she did on classic horror film series "Halloween," saying she has since moved away from her 'scream queen' image. She recalls her time attending a New England prep school and says she did not have a pleasant childhood. Curtis speaks fondly of mother Janet Leigh and talks about having become good friends with father Tony Curtis. Includes additional 1983 video of Jamie Lee Curtis skating by the beach with her dog. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguyRelated video:Jamie Lee Curtis 1983 profile with beach footageyoutu.be/wBa3hMyx6zA
Tracey Ullman on Meryl Streeps accents, movie Plenty & more (1985) TV Crew Guy 2024-10-12 | Tracey Ullman revels in playful antics in the backyard of her Hollywood Hills home in clips from an interview with the release of the 1985 movie "Plenty," in which Ullman stars alongside Meryl Streep. Ullman comically shares a childhood story about pretending to sing in French while performing "The Tracey Ullman Show" for her mother at the age of two.The video features brief film clips from “Plenty” showcasing a scene from the movie with Ullman and Streep. Ullman then humorously mimics Streep, commenting on her co-star’s impressive ability to switch between British and American accents—a talent Ullman jokingly admits she envies.The video concludes with Ullman in her backyard, singing and bidding farewell with her signature line, “go home.” This unique retrospective offers a charming glimpse into the life of one of comedy’s great stars. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@UCddytTXt7XHy0_I__Kwnv7w
James Garner Interview: Why he quit Maverick & Rockford Files (1985) TV Crew Guy 2024-09-29 | James Garner opens up about his life in this 1985 interview. Garner, best known for his iconic roles in “Maverick” and “The Rockford Files,” shares insights into being somewhat introverted in his youth and admits he's not comfortable with performing love scenes. He reflects on being featured on the cover of People Magazine as 'The Last Real Man,' a title he finds challenging to live up to. Garner also delves into the reasons behind his decisions to quit “Maverick” and “The Rockford Files,” offering a glimpse into the pressures and choices he faced. In a surprising moment, Garner learns about a Golden Globe Award nomination during the interview, revealing the beloved actor's humble attitude towards awards and recognition. The interview includes brief clips from “Murphy’s Romance,” a film released in Dec.1985 in which Garner stars alongside Sally Field. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Laura Dern interview age 18 | first lead movie role Smooth Talk 1985 TV Crew Guy 2024-09-28 | Laura Dern, interviewed at age 18, seems cautiously optimistic after seeing the initial reviews of her latest movie, “Smooth Talk,” a coming-of-age drama and her first leading role in a feature film. Dern talks about wanting to be good at what she does and to constantly challenge herself. She also reflects on the invaluable experience of having known and been around many accomplished actors. Additionally, Dern speaks of the competitive nature of the film industry, noting how young actors find themselves vying for roles. Her insights offer a glimpse into the early career of the young actress who would go on to become a celebrated figure in Hollywood. The interview includes clips from “Smooth Talk” which received generally favorable reviews upon its 1985 release. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@UCddytTXt7XHy0_I__Kwnv7w
Shelley Duvall on casting Mick Jagger in Faerie Tale Theatre (1983) TV Crew Guy 2024-07-12 | Shelley Duvall discusses her role as producer of the “Faerie Tale Theatre” TV series in this 1983 interview. Duvall shares insights into her decision to take on this creative role and why she cast Mick Jagger as The Mandarin Emperor in “The Nightingale.” The interview includes brief clips featuring Mick Jagger in “The Nightingale” episode and a scene from the “Rapunzel” episode, where Duvall herself appeared alongside Jeff Bridges. "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre" originally aired from 1982 to 1987. Duvall starred in three episodes of the series, portraying various characters, and also narrated several episodes. She was best known for her roles in "The Shining" and several acclaimed Robert Altman films. Shelley Duvall died on July 11, 2024 at age 75. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@UCddytTXt7XHy0_I__Kwnv7w
Dabney Coleman interview on Buffalo Bill TV series and more (1983) TV Crew Guy 2024-05-19 | Dabney Coleman discusses his portrayal of the main character in the “Buffalo Bill” TV sitcom series. The 1983 interview provides insights into Dabney Coleman’s acting philosophy and sheds light on the distinctive nature of the “Buffalo Bill” TV show. Coleman's “Buffalo Bill” character is a braggart who lacks redeeming qualities, embodying rudeness, vanity, hypocrisy, and misogyny. An actor known for taking on roles that aren’t particularly likable, Coleman expresses his desire to portray characters with depth and dimension.Despite running for only two seasons, "Buffalo Bill" garnered 11 Emmy Award nominations. Interestingly, former NBC president Brandon Tartikoff revealed in his memoirs that canceling the show was his biggest professional regret. Dabney Coleman died at age 92 on May 16, 2024. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@UCddytTXt7XHy0_I__Kwnv7w
Jane Seymour Interview 1985: Most Embarrassing Screen Test & more TV Crew Guy 2024-04-14 | Jane Seymour interview (1985). In this candid interview, English actress Jane Seymour provides glimpses into her career and personal life. She begins by recalling a “most embarrassing” screen test moment with actor Richard Chamberlain, which likely caused her to be passed over for a sought-after role. She then responds to a question about the challenges of handling rejection in the competitive acting world. Next, Seymour describes actively working to break free from the “Bond Girl” stereotype after playing the iconic role of James Bond’s love interest in the film “Live and Let Die.” Seymour's ability to convincingly adopt a mid-western American accent is then highlighted. She also reflects on her public persona. Notably, at the time of this interview, Seymour was expecting her second child. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Gregory Harrison: Dr. Gonzo of Trapper John MD | Beach Interview 1984 TV Crew Guy 2024-03-31 | Gregory Harrison sat for this 1984 interview on a Malibu beach while he was riding high on the success of his portrayal of Dr. “Gonzo” Gates in the hit TV series, “Trapper John, M.D.” which ran for seven seasons (1979-86). Born and raised on Catalina Island, California, Harrison talks about his lifelong love of surfing, working as both an actor and producer, and his relationship with actress Randi Oakes, to whom he was secretly married at the time. Oakes was well-known for her role as Officer Bonnie Clark on the “ChiPs” TV series. The two had quietly exchanged vows in December 1980 and their marriage was kept secret from the public for several years. She retired from acting after the birth of their first child in 1985. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Lawrence Welk interview 1983 People think that Im a square TV Crew Guy 2024-01-21 | Lawrence Welk interview 1983. Lawrence Welk is interviewed in his office following his retirement from The Lawrence Welk Show at age 79 in 1982. Also, Welk's son, Larry Welk, comments on his father's love for the music business and the innately good qualities of the Welk family. Includes scenes featuring Welk's oceanfront property in Santa Monica, CA and involving his various music and other business ventures. Beloved accordionist and bandleader Lawrence Welk hosted The Lawrence Welk Show on TV from 1951 until 1982. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Randy Newman I Love LA Interview | Performs Blue Monday (1984) TV Crew Guy 2023-11-04 | Randy Newman “I Love LA” interview and performance of “Blue Monday” (1984). Singer-songwriter Randy Newman talks about the success of hit song “I Love LA” from his “Trouble in Paradise” 1983 album. Newman also talks about his method of composing songs and more. Includes brief clips of his “I Love LA” music video and of him performing “My Life Is Good.” After the interview, at a piano, Newman does an impromptu cover performance of “Blue Monday,” a classic song popularized by Fats Domino. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Threes Company cast celebrates 8th season with Wolfgang Puck at Spago (1983) TV Crew Guy 2023-10-16 | "Three's Company" cast members John Ritter, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline, Joyce DeWitt, and Don Knotts celebrate the 8th season of their highly popular TV sitcom series by making pizzas with chef Wolfgang Puck at his original Spago restaurant on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood in 1983. The "Three's Company" series was a top 10 American TV hit from 1977-83. The final airing of the original series was in September 1984 and the show has since remained popular in syndication. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
James Brolin 1984 interview on directing Hotel and building houses TV Crew Guy 2023-09-16 | James Brolin talks about directing his first episode of the “Hotel” TV series in this 1984 interview. Brolin played the leading role, hotel manager Peter McDermott, in the popular American primetime soap opera series. Brolin was interviewed at his home in Montecito, California while he was involved in building another beachfront home nearby. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Paul Reubens | Pee-Wees Big Adventure | Hollywood Premiere (1985) TV Crew Guy 2023-08-01 | Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) at the premiere of “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure,” his first feature film, at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 1, 1985. Reubens also co-wrote the screenplay for the movie which was directed by Tim Burton. Pee-Wee's Big Adventure received mixed yet generally positive reviews by movie critics. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Michael Jackson Billie Jean Video | Rare Behind-the-Scenes Clip TV Crew Guy 2023-07-15 | Michael Jackson "Billie Jean" Video: Rare behind-the-scenes clip of Michael Jackson and film crew making the "Billie Jean" music video with comment by director Steve Barron. The classic 80s music video was filmed at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California on January 31, 1983. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘛𝘝 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuyRelated video:Michael Jackson 1984 ceremony cut short by surging crowdyoutu.be/TLr-F8vpfds
Brooke Shields interview age 19 filming Wet Gold 1984 TV movie TV Crew Guy 2023-04-03 | Brooke Shields interview age 19 while filming “Wet Gold' 1984 TV movie. Young Brooke Shields describes a frightening experience of being in distress as she was overcome by strong currents while filming a scene for “Wet Gold.” Also in the interview, Brooke talks about how she enjoys making films, as well as topics of a personal nature and her desires for her life in the future. Brooke's mother, Teri Shields, comments as well. In “Wet Gold,” Brooke played the role of a young café waitress that becomes involved in a search for a sunken treasure of gold. Acclaimed actor Burgess Meredith co-starred with Brooke in the made-for-TV adventure movie directed by Dick Lowry and filmed in Nassau, Bahamas. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuyWatch the related video:Brooke Shields films "Wet Gold" 1984 TV movie | Behind the scenesyoutu.be/P5R-TTUwN0I
Brooke Shields films Wet Gold 1984 TV movie | Behind the scenes TV Crew Guy 2023-04-03 | Brooke Shields films "Wet Gold" 1984 TV movie. Behind the scenes video of young Brooke Shields filming TV movie “Wet Gold” at age 19. Includes comments by Brooke and her mother, Teri Shields, and acclaimed actor Burgess Meredith, co-star of the movie. “Wet Gold” features Brooke in the role of a young café waitress that becomes involved in a search for a sunken treasure of gold. The made-for-TV adventure movie, filmed in Nassau, Bahamas during Aug-Sep 1984, was directed by Dick Lowry and originally aired Oct. 28, 1984 on ABC. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuyWatch the related video:Brooke Shields interview age 19 filming "Wet Gold" 1984 TV movieyoutu.be/uO7z8x361Ts
Tom Selleck 1984 interview on Lassiter movie, career, life TV Crew Guy 2023-03-05 | Tom Selleck 1984 interview on "Lassiter" movie, career and life. Actor Tom Selleck, best known for his starring role as private investigator "Thomas Magnum" in the 1980s TV series, “Magnum, P.I.” (1980-1988), talks about his busy acting career, filming the TV series while also appearing in leading roles in feature films. 🅲🅲 (1984 interview) youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Irene Cara on Flashdance... What a Feeling 1984 Grammy Nominations TV Crew Guy 2022-11-27 | Irene Cara talks about her Grammy Nominations for “Flashdance... What a Feeling.” Cara co-wrote the lyrics and performed the song for the 1983 film, “Flashdance.” Among other awards, the song won a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, an Oscar for Best Original Song, and a Golden Globe, also for Best Original Song. Irene Cara was already well-known by then, especially for her role in the 1980 movie, “Fame,” as well as for the film's title song. (Her voice sounds raspy in this video because she was recovering from the flu.) Irene Cara died at her home on November 25, 2022, at age 63. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Alan Alda Interview 1986 TV Crew Guy 2022-11-13 | Alan Alda interview 1986. Emmy award-winning actor Alan Alda incorporates humor while talking about his personal life in this 1986 interview. Alda talks about staying happy at 50 years of age, being bedridden with polio as a child, his wife Arlene, and more. He had most notably portrayed Chief Surgeon, Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce in the immensely popular TV comedy-drama MASH (1972-83). 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Olivia Newton-John opens Koala Blue L.A. boutique (1983) TV Crew Guy 2022-08-09 | Olivia Newton-John celebrates the opening of her unique Australian-themed boutique, Koala Blue, on trendy Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles in 1983. Newton-John, an internationally recognized Grammy-winning British-Australian singer-songwriter and movie actress, was widely known for her starring role in 1978 movie “Grease” with John Travolta. In a brief interview, Newton-John tells why she started the business venture and is seen making milkshakes with her friend and business partner, Pat Farrar. Includes a clip of the two young singers performing together in 1968. There were eventually over sixty Koala Blue boutiques worldwide, but stores closed in 1992 due to a prolonged economic recession. Olivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022 at age 73. (1983) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@TVCrewGuy
Tony Dow & wife Lauren teach sailing to Explorer Scouts (1985) TV Crew Guy 2022-07-27 | Tony Dow, famous for his role as Wally Cleaver on classic TV sitcom “Leave it to Beaver,” and his wife, Lauren Shulkind, refurbish a sailboat for Explorer Scouts and teach the youths about sailing. Carpentry and sailing were two of Tony Dow's passions. Dow notes that he's done much more work other than playing the Wally character on “Leave it to Beaver” as a child actor and says it's nice when people appreciate the other work he has done as an actor. (1985) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Eddie Albert & Dennis Quaid filming Dreamscape 1984 sci-fi movie TV Crew Guy 2022-07-16 | Eddie Albert & Dennis Quaid filming "Dreamscape" 1984 sci-fi movie. Eddie Albert and Dennis Quaid comment while filming sci-fi adventure movie “Dreamscape.” Quaid talks about psychic abilities and Albert speaks of dreams and paranormal occurrences. Behind-the-scenes video highlights use of special effects in filming the 1984 science-fiction horror thriller which was a box-office success. (Recorded 1983) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Gene Wilder The Woman in Red 1984 movie | Behind-the-scenes & interview TV Crew Guy 2022-05-29 | Interview with actor, comedian, writer, film director, Gene Wilder, and behind-the-scenes of filming “The Woman in Red,” a 1984 romantic comedy movie in which Wilder stars with Gilda Radner. It was his second movie with Radner, who would become his third wife. Known primarily for his comedic roles, “The Woman in Red” is one of several movies featuring Wilder that he also wrote and directed. Includes a comment by Radner about working with Wilder. The couple married a month after the August 1984 release of the film. (1983) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Teri Garr interview on movie roles, fame and fortune 1984 TV Crew Guy 2022-04-30 | Teri Garr interview on her movie roles and coping with fame and fortune (1984). Teri Garr considers whether her true personality may show through in her movie roles. Garr also talks about having worked as a dancer and actress for little money when she was young, and her desire to remain in touch with reality as she copes with the fame and fortune of her film and TV career. (1984) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Sophia Loren at age 50 on movie career, beauty, sons - 1984 interview TV Crew Guy 2022-04-02 | Sophia Loren at age 50 talking about her latest movie, “Aurora,” her book, “Women and Beauty,” the fame of her movie career, and her children in this 1984 interview. Loren talks about co-starring with her youngest son, Edoardo Ponti, in “Aurora,” a 1984 Italian made-for-TV movie. She describes her book, “Women and Beauty,” as a look into how and why a woman is beautiful. Loren speaks of having worked hard at her movie career, taking nothing for granted. She recalls playing the role of a mother in films on several occasions before becoming a mother herself, and comments on how much she now enjoys life with her two sons. (Oct. 1984 interview) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Jeff Goldblum filming Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter (1984) TV Crew Guy 2022-02-12 | Behind the scenes video of Jeff Goldblum filming “Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter” 1984 TV movie. Goldblum portrays Kovacs in the film which focuses on the comedian's desperate search for his two children who were kidnapped by his first wife after she lost a custody battle with him. Includes video of scenes being filmed on a beach and a comment by Goldblum. The television movie earned three Emmy nominations. (1984) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Don Rickles interview about his stand-up comedy style + backstage 1984 TV Crew Guy 2022-01-16 | Don Rickles interview about his stand-up comedy style + backstage 1984. Stand-up comedian Don Rickles talks about his early days and the origin of his distinctive comedic style, insult comedy. He says his instincts tell him what's funny and anyone who attends his comedy shows should be open to a little fun in good taste. Rickles then jokes around backstage with the Las Vegas venue staff before his performance begins. Includes funny clips from his TV specials. (1984) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Bette Midler interview on book “The Saga of Baby Divine” & more (1983) TV Crew Guy 2021-12-05 | Bette Midler interview (1983). Bette Midler amuses in this interview about her book, “The Saga of Baby Divine” and her career as a singer-songwriter and movie actress. Midler talks about how people aren't perfect, describes working hard in Hollywood, and says that learning is the most important thing in her life. She then ponders the future of her career as an entertainer. (1983) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Jamie Lee Curtis 1983 profile with beach footage TV Crew Guy 2021-11-20 | Jamie Lee Curtis 1983 profile with beach footage. Jamie Lee Curtis is interviewed at home and is seen skating by the beach with her dog in this 1983 profile of the young actress. Curtis recalls having a great time working on the classic 1978 horror film "Halloween," talks about doing a nude scene for her upcoming feature film, "My Love Letters," and speaks of having faced criticism from women's groups for roles she'd played. Raised in a show business environment, Jamie Lee Curtis is said to have remained rather unaffected by the glamour of Hollywood. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy Related video: Jamie Lee Curtis 1985 interview with beach footageyoutu.be/RSC3uHzkosI
Brandon Lee and David Carradine comment on Kung Fu (1986) TV Crew Guy 2021-11-09 | Brandon Lee and David Carradine comment on the release of Kung Fu: The Movie (1986). In his acting debut, Brandon Lee, son of legendary martial arts cinema star Bruce Lee, plays the son of David Carradine's character in “Kung Fu: The Movie” (1986 TV movie). Bruce Lee was considered for the lead role in the original Kung Fu TV series (1972-75), but Carradine was cast instead. David Carradine comments on the quality of the original Kung Fu show and expresses interest in reviving the series. “Kung Fu: The Movie” was intended as a pilot for a sequel to the original Kung Fu series. Eventually there was a sequel series lasting four seasons, 1993-96, but it was not a result of the film. Brandon Lee died in 1993 at age 28 after being accidentally wounded by a shot from a prop gun while filming on a movie set. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Johnny Crawford 1983 profile & interview with Chuck Connors remarks TV Crew Guy 2021-10-31 | Johnny Crawford is interviewed at home in this 1983 profile of the actor / singer / musician. Crawford talks about working with Chuck Connors on "The Rifleman" TV series and of being a child actor. Includes video of Crawford singing while playing guitar, and also driving his vintage automobile. Chuck Connors remarks on how he admires Crawford as a person. Crawford also talks about feeling gratified in his endeavors as an actor performing in stage plays. Johnny Crawford died in Los Angeles at age 75 on April 29, 2021. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
William Shatner interview, riding horses with wife Marcy (1984) TV Crew Guy 2021-10-10 | William Shatner interview with wife Marcy Lafferty (1984). William Shatner and his wife Marcy talk about their marriage and Shatner comments on his busy life. Marcy Lafferty was Shatner's second wife, married in 1973 and divorced in 1996. Best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the "Star Trek" TV and film series, Shatner was starring in the title role of TV series "T.J. Hooker” at the time of this interview in 1984. William Shatner is also an award-winning equestrian, and the couple are seen riding horses prior to the interview at the Equestrian Center in Burbank, California. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Ed Asner interview 1984 | Lou Grant canceled over Asners activism? TV Crew Guy 2021-08-30 | Ed Asner interview 1984 | Lou Grant canceled over Asner's activism? Ed Asner talks about the controversy surrounding his political activism while serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild and the cancellation of his Lou Grant TV series, after first recalling a series of misfortunes he'd recently experienced. Ed Asner died on Aug. 29, 2021 at age 91. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
The Cosby Show kids talk about Bill Cosby & being like family (1985) TV Crew Guy 2021-07-11 | "The Cosby Kids" talk about working with Bill Cosby. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, and Lisa Bonet speak fondly of Bill Cosby and say they are like a family while working on "The Cosby Show." The child stars of the top-rated 80s sitcom were interviewed in a park by the NBC Burbank studios in 1985. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Loni Anderson on being a sex symbol, Burt Reynolds, more (1983) TV Crew Guy 2021-06-06 | Loni Anderson talks about being a sex symbol and mother, Burt Reynolds and more, 1983. Beautiful actress Loni Anderson talks about being perceived as a sex symbol, coming to Hollywood, becoming a blonde, her relationship with Burt Reynolds, being a mother, playing the role of Jayne Mansfield, and the type of character she'd like to play in the future. Anderson also talks about her fondness of "Snow White" and shows her latest memorabilia. Includes a comment by Burt Reynolds and brief film clips from "Stroker Ace" and "The Jayne Mansfield Story." Loni Anderson's comments were recorded in her home in 1983. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Kristy McNichol 1984 interview on Just the Way You Are film role TV Crew Guy 2021-05-16 | Kristy McNichol interview with the release of 1984 film “Just the Way You Are.” Young actress Kristy McNichol talks about her role in “Just the Way You Are” and of experiencing an emotional breakdown while filming in France which interrupted the film's production for nearly a year. McNichol also describes how she feels about her personal privacy, what she really likes about acting, and ponders the future of her career. (1984) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Jim Henson interview | Muppets behind the scenes 1985 TV Crew Guy 2021-04-25 | Jim Henson, renowned puppeteer and creator of “The Muppets,” in a 1985 interview marking the 30th anniversary of “The Muppets." Henson talks about how his pursuit of a career in television led him to become a puppeteer and tells of making his first Kermit the Frog puppet. Henson and other puppeteers are seen at work in behind-the-scenes video. Includes brief clips from “Muppets” movies and TV shows. Jim Henson was the recipient of numerous accolades and awards for his work and was at the pinnacle of his career when he died in 1990 from a sudden illness at age 53. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Amy Grant The Queen of Christian Pop 1985 interview TV Crew Guy 2021-04-04 | Young singer/songwriter Amy Grant, now known as “The Queen of Christian Pop,” talks about her musical ambitions and evolving career as a crossover artist. Grant comments on being labeled a gospel singer and how she is perceived by others and tells of her desire to communicate the things she has experienced in life. Amy Grant was the first major Christian artist to enjoy wide acceptance among mainstream musical audiences. She is the most successful Christian contemporary artist ever and has won multiple Grammy awards. The interview was recorded in Los Angeles in 1985 with the release of her “Find a Way” album and title song. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Wang Chung & William Friedkin | To Live and Die in LA | Behind-the-Scenes TV Crew Guy 2021-03-14 | Wang Chung rehearsing "To Live and Die in LA" music video. Behind-the-scenes video with comments by Wang Chung band members Nick Feldman and Jack Hues and film director William Friedkin. Wang Chung rehearses "To Live and Die in LA" in the studio with Friedkin, who talks about what attracted him to their music. Friedkin also speaks enthusiastically about the chase he directed for the film, "To Live and Die in LA," declaring it the best chase he'd ever photographed. Recorded Aug. 21, 1985 in Los Angeles. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguyWang Chung "To Live and Die in L.A." official video:youtu.be/bf4x36XKhsMWang Chung official YouTube channel:youtube.com/channel/UChJmLj_gjQ2u4btx4kQMYDw
Mariel Hemingway interview 1985 on early movie roles, Creator film TV Crew Guy 2021-02-21 | Mariel Hemingway interview 1985 on early movie roles, "Creator" film. Young actress Mariel Hemingway talks about her early movie roles and her latest film, "Creator," about a scientist that wants to clone his deceased wife. Hemingway also describes being more focused at work since being married. (1985) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Hal Holbrook interview with wife Dixie Carter at home 1984 TV Crew Guy 2021-02-03 | Hal Holbrook interview with wife Dixie Carter at home 1984. Newlyweds Hal Holbrook and Dixie Carter interviewed at home in Bel Air, Calif. Actor Holbrook was best known for his portrayal of Mark Twain and actress Carter became well-known for her leading roles in TV series "Designing Women" and "Family Law." Hal Holbrook died on January 23, 2021 at age 95, preceded in death by Carter who passed away in 2010. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Catherine Mary Stewart interview on movie and TV roles 1985 TV Crew Guy 2021-01-31 | Catherine Mary Stewart interview on movie and TV roles 1985. Young actress Catherine Mary Stewart talks about her movie roles, being cast by producer Aaron Spelling in TV miniseries “Hollywood Wives,” and her desire for a breakthrough movie role in this 1985 interview. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Chuck Norris interview 1985 on tough guy image, wife, getting a tattoo TV Crew Guy 2021-01-16 | Chuck Norris interview 1985. Chuck Norris talks about his tough guy image, his wife, and getting a tattoo as a drunken teenager in this 1985 interview. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Jack Lemmon interview and playing piano 1983 TV Crew Guy 2021-01-02 | Jack Lemmon interview and playing piano 1983. Jack Lemmon interview backstage which concludes with Lemmon playing piano. Interviewed while rehearsing a stage play in Los Angeles, he talks about his acting career, personal life, and son, actor Chris Lemmon. (1983) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Goldie Hawn interview on Kurt Russell & more 1985 TV Crew Guy 2020-12-12 | Goldie Hawn interview on Kurt Russell and more 1985. Goldie Hawn talks about balancing her career as a film actress with her personal life and children. She talks about her relationship with Kurt Russell and addresses a rumor about whether the two have plans for marriage. Hawn also describes how fan mail she received while appearing on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" led her to realize how she is perceived by the public. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Behind the Scenes: Sitcom Laugh Track Expert of 1980s TV Crew Guy 2020-11-28 | A behind the scenes look at a "laugh track" session with audio engineer Carroll Pratt for TV sitcom "Webster" in 1983. Pratt added "canned laughter" to TV shows using a custom "laff box" which he designed and built. Pratt began doing "laugh sweetening" in the late 1950s with Charley Douglass, developer of the original "laff box" sound effects device. By the 1980s Pratt's company was providing prerecorded laughter for about 80% of all sitcoms on TV in the U.S. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Michael J. Fox interview 1985 on Back to the Future film + promo clips TV Crew Guy 2020-11-20 | Michael J. Fox interview 1985 on Back to the Future film + promo clips. Young Michael J. Fox talks about filming the "Back to the Future" original 1985 movie while also working on the "Family Ties" TV series, and more. Includes "Back to the Future" film clips and promo material with comments by Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, and Lea Thompson. (1985) 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Red Skelton attends Milton Berles 75th birthday party (1983) TV Crew Guy 2020-11-08 | Red Skelton attends Milton Berle's 75th birthday party (1983). Comedian Red Skelton and wife Lothian Toland were among top celebrities attending Milton Berle's 75th birthday party and comedy roast in Beverly Hills, California on July 12, 1983. It was an especially happy occasion for Berle and Skelton because the two legendary entertainers had not seen each other in person for about ten years. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
E Street Band 1985 remarks on Bruce Springsteens Born in the USA tour TV Crew Guy 2020-10-24 | E Street Band 1985 remarks on Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA tour. Meet the members of the E Street Band and hear them talk about the “Born in the USA" tour with Bruce Springsteen in 1984-85. Comments by Nils Lofgren, Max Weinberg, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, and Danny Federici from interviews recorded September 1985 in Los Angeles, the last stop of their worldwide concert tour. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
Arnold Schwarzenegger interview 1985 TV Crew Guy 2020-10-17 | Arnold Schwarzenegger interview in 1985 prior to the release of "Commando" movie. Schwarzenegger talks about his entrepreneurial endeavors when he was young and how he faced rejection in his early efforts to become a bodybuilder and actor. He also talks about his recent engagement and what he likes to do for fun in this 1985 interview recorded in his office. 🅲🅲 youtube.com/@tvcrewguy
