Tag Archives: television history

Hopalong Cassidy: Cowboy Hero and Franchise Empire

One the most popular collections at the American Heritage Center is the papers of William Boyd, who played cowboy Hopalong Cassidy for many years on radio, television, and film. Hopalong Cassidy was originally created by author Clarence E. Mulford in … Continue reading

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Why are Barbara Stanwyck’s papers at the AHC? Because we asked for them!

One of the most frequently asked questions about the American Heritage Center is how and why we wound up with such a large and significant collection relating to the history of popular entertainment in the U.S.—film, television, and radio in … Continue reading

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Rapid Rewind: Three Quick Picks from The Art Linkletter Show

Step into the TV time machine with us as we uncover a few fun scripts and sketches from The Art Linkletter Show. You know, the one with the sneaky candid camera moments and the panel of judges making wild guesses. … Continue reading

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

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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