Oral Histories

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Why do Oral Histories Matter?

The National Archives of Game Show History is the only initiative in the U.S. that is seeking out and preserving the stories of key individuals from the game show industry. And there’s nothing that compares with hearing firsthand from the people who have shaped this important and influential piece of American popular culture.

Game Show Oral History Interviews

From the famous on-air personalities to the specialized experts who contribute to making the game show magic happen, these video oral histories provide unique insights into the world of game shows.

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    Patte Barry and Don Enright

    Producers’ Families

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    Norm Blumenthal

    Artist and Producer

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    Howard Blumenthal

    Producer and Educator

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    Laura Brock and Jim Fenhagen

    Art Director and Production Designer

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    Michael Brockman

    Network executive

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    Dana Calderwood

    Director

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    Jimmy Cuomo

    Production designer

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    Roger Dobkowitz

    Producer

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    Bob Eubanks

    Host and producer

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    Harry Friedman

    Executive Producer

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    Mike Gargiulo

    Director

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    Ron Greenberg

    Executive Producer

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    Mark Itkin

    Agent

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    Edd Kalehoff

    Composer

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    Peter Marshall

    Host

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    Wink Martindale

    Game Show Host

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    Mark Maxwell-Smith

    Writer/Producer

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    Terrence McDonnell

    Writer

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    Bill Monk

    Electronics Designer

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    Bev Pomerantz

    Casting Director

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    Robert Sherman

    Producer

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    Susan Simmons

    Network Executive and Agent

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    Sande Stewart

    Producer

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    Marc Summers

    Producer

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    Pamela Usdan

    Liaison for international production

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    Randy West

    Announcer

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    Chuck Woolery

    Host

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Want to learn more about
The National Archives of Game Show History?

You can explore the history of games shows, and read full biographies of co-founders Howard Blumenthal and Bob Boden, please see the press kit.

For press inquiries, contact:

Shane Rhinewald
Senior Director of Public Relations
srhinewald@museumofplay.org
585-410-6365

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