In this five part interview writer David Shaw (1916 - 2007) discusses his prolific career as a TV writer that began in 1949 for the ABC "live" dramatic anthology series "Actors Studio". He speaks in detail about his work on "Philco-Goodyear Playhouse", for which he contributed the most teleplays of any writer. Shaw describes knowing and working with other such figures of the "Golden Age of Television Drama," as director Delbert Mann, writer Paddy Chayefsky, and actress Eva Marie Saint. Shaw discusses several shows for which he served as a story editor including "Mr. Peepers" and "The Defenders". He describes his teleplays for "Producer's Showcase" (including his Emmy-nominated adaptation of "Our Town") and the six shows he wrote for "Playhouse 90". To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com
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