TV's Greatest Turning Points with Professor Robert J. Thompson

In this TV Time Machine audio interview, Syracuse University Professor Robert J. Thompson explores the moments, people and events that made up some of Television's Greatest Turning Points. Host Jim Benson and Professor Thompson examine the medium's incredible impact on society and culture-ranging from I Love Lucy to the Watergate scandal.

A Charlie Brown Christmas interview with producer Lee Mendelson

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson celebrates Christmas as he presents an interview with Lee Mendelson, producer of the classic TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. With his late partner Bill Melendez, Mr. Mendelson has produced scores of Peanuts TV specials since 1965, including It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Interview with Mad Men Creator Matthew Weiner

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson presents a one-hour interview with Matthew Weiner, creator and Executive Producer of AMC TV's Emmy Award-winning drama Mad Men. Also co-hosting this special program is Lisa Rothstein, whose Madison Avenue career has included positions as copywriter and creative director for such advertising firms as Young & Rubicam and Ogilvy & Mather.

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Interview with Night Gallery co-author Scott Skelton

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson interviews Scott Skelton, his co-author on Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour. Scott and Jim discuss the history of the series, and Universal Home Entertainment's DVD release of Night Gallery Season Two.

Directors Guillermo Del Toro and Jeannot Szwarc honor Rod Serling's Night Gallery Part Two

Part two of a very special TV Time Machine interview as directors Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy 2) and Jeannot Szwarc (Heroes) honor Rod Serling's Night Gallery. Listen as host Jim Benson and the director of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth explore this classic series and the remarkable work of Jeannot Szwarc, director of twenty-two Gallery episodes. A lifelong fan, Guillermo Del Toro discusses his passion for the show, his favorite episodes, and his participation in the upcoming DVD release of Night Gallery: Season Two.

Get Smart Interview with Producer Leonard Stern

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson presents an interview with Leonard Stern-executive producer, director and writer of the classic 1960's spy spoof Get Smart. Mr. Stern also talks about working on the classic Abbott & Costello and Ma and Pa Kettle movies, and such classic TV Shows as The Honeymooners, Sergeant Bilko, and The Steve Allen Show.

The paintings of Night Gallery interview with artist Tom Wright

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson presents an interview with Night Gallery artist Tom Wright, creator of the bizarre and horrific paintings featured on Rod Serling's classic series. Mr. Wright also talks about his contribution to Universal Home Entertainment's DVD release of Night Gallery Season Two, and his career producing and directing such shows as Millennium, Bones, and NCIS.

Just One More Thing... Columbo interview with Peter Falk

TV Time Machine host Jim Benson interviews Peter Falk about his legendary TV character, Lt. Columbo. Author of The Columbo Phile and TV critic Mark Dawidziak joins Jim and Peter as three men examine all of the clues that has made this detective series a true television classic.

Directors Guillermo Del Toro and Jeannot Szwarc honor Rod Serling's Night Gallery Part One

In the first part of a two-part interview, directors Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy 2) and Jeannot Szwarc (Heroes) honor Rod Serling's Night Gallery. Listen as host Jim Benson and the director of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth explore this classic TV series and the remarkable work of Jeannot Szwarc, director of twenty-two Gallery episodes. A lifelong fan, Guillermo Del Toro discusses his passion for the show, his favorite episodes, and his participation in the upcoming DVD release of Night Gallery: Season Two.

It's Good to Be the King: The TV Career of Mel Brooks

A very special TV Time Machine interview with entertainment legend Mel Brooks. Host Jim Benson talks to the man who brought you the award-winning The Producers on stage and screen, as well as comedy classics Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs. Listen as this comedy giant discusses his start in the golden age of television, creating the 2000-Year-Old Man character and the classic TV series Get Smart.

From the horse's mouth: A talk with Mister Ed star Alan Young

Jim pilots the TV Time Machine down memory lane with Alan Young, star of the 1960's series Mister Ed, and finds out what it's like to play second banana to a talking horse.

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