Jack Lemmon - Archive Interview Part 2 of 4

In this 4-part (each 30 minute part is posted separately) oral history interview, actor Jack Lemmon discusses his early television 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 (one of his favorites) "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".

To access all segments, visit channel playlists or go to http://tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

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[bobandrayfan1]

An American Icon if ever there was one.

Notice how he loses about 20 years every time he laughs.

[nergvol]

One of the greats, he will be missed.

[2emeraldeyes]

His favorite role of mine is in "Some Like it Hot." Jack Lemmon is awesome!! LOVE HIM!!

[JM4EDR]

I was in tears of laughter at that Sidney Lumet shooing story.

Hilarious.

[dortmundking1]

He and Walter Matthau was and are one most famous Duo in lot of Comedy Movies.

[msstabby]

His discussion of the Red Scare in Hollywood is fascinating.

[septip123]

12:47 - chilling.

[mmh0201]

Jack Lemmon is so wonderful, he's by far the best of the best.

Beautiful talent

Beautiful soul

[TD1878]

The finest actor ever!