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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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How Phyllis Diller broke down the doors for female comics
Phyllis Diller reflects on how her comedy was a response to years of “take my wife” jokes.
Paul Mooney on his career and relationship with Richard Pryor
Paul Mooney reflects on the mechanics of stand-up and his role as Richard Pryor's best friend.
How Lily Tomlin found liberation in exploring her Laugh-In characters
Lily Tomlin speaks about her time on Laugh-In and how she developed her characters.
Jeff Foxworthy on how every American might be a "redneck"
Jeff Foxworthy discusses regionalism in comedy and why "redneck" is a state of mind.
Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself
Joan Rivers speaks about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s.
Conan O’Brien gets serious about silliness
Conan O’Brien speaks about his style of late night and his reason for doing comedy.
Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history
Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.
Susie Essman on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the unique "genius” of Larry David
Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact
Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.