Category Archives: Actors

James E. Brodhead: A Wolverine Makes Good on Stage and Screen

Posted on August 27, 2013 by ahcadmin

James Easton Brodhead (1932-2012) was a character actor who worked in various motion picture, television, and theatre productions. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in speech in 1954.  From 1950 to 1963, Brodhead appeared in … Continue reading →

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Behind the Laughter: Unraveling the Genius of Jack Benny Through His Archived Papers

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ahcadmin

Another Depression era collection has been processed thanks to the NHPRC grant! 130 cubic feet of Jack Benny papers have been re-processed, and the finding aid is now available online. An inexpensive escape from the challenges of daily life was … Continue reading →

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