Jack Lemmon - Archive of American Television Interview

Full 4-part oral history interview focusing on the television work of actor Jack Lemmon (1925-2001). He discusses his early TV appearances on sitcoms, anthology teleplays, and guest appearances in variety shows. In 1960's, Lemmon became an established motion picture star, most notably in Billy Wilder's film "Some Like It Hot", which he discusses. He talks about his return to television in 1972, in the special "Jack Lemmon in 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin". He discusses some of the television movies he appeared in, starting from the late 1980s, which included "The Murder of Mary Phagan", "Long Day's Journey Into Night", and "12 Angry Men". Conducted November 4, 1998 by Morrie Gelman.