Paul Henning - Archive Interview Part 1 of 8

In his 8-part (each 30-minute segment is posted separately) oral history interview, producer Paul Henning (1911-2005) describes working as a writer in early television, and the events that ultimately led to his creating and producing the successful shows The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction. He also discusses his role as executive producer on Green Acres. Go to http://emmytvlegends.org to access links to the entire online. interview collection.

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[sagegt1]

Hard to grasp the greatness that came from this quite, unassuming man. A quite genius is how I would describe him. His work still touches a place in me that is basic at the root of who I, and I believe we, are in true reality. He will be making me laugh till I draw my last breath, I'm sure! "Yea, I reckon your're right, a man would be a dang fool to leave all this." LOL!

[jbarna1]

Those Henning shows are among the best to ever grace television...also the most underappreciated. TV started its long journey downhill when 'All In The Family' trumped "Green Acres.'

[camclutch195]

Paul is my great great uncle.