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Mel Tolkin

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Mel Tolkin was interviewed for four hours in Beverly Hills, CA.  Tolkin discussed his long writing partnership with Lucille Kallen and writing for such shows as Admiral Broadway Revue and Your Show of Shows, Caesar's Hour, and The Danny Kaye Show; as well as writing for All in the Family.  The interview was conducted by Bob Claster on November 4, 1997.

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  • Admiral Broadway Revue
  • Your Show of Shows

People

  • Sid Caesar
  • Howard Morris
  • Carl Reiner
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  • Admiral Broadway Revue
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  • Your Show of Shows
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    • Clip 3
    • Clip 4
    • Clip 5

people

  • Sid Caesar
  • Max Liebman
  • Howard Morris
  • Carl Reiner

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