Ethel Winant - Archive Interview Part 1 of 7

In her 7-part oral history interview, Ethel Winant (1922-2003) discusses her start in television as a volunteer for Studio One, produced by Worthington Minor. Winant talks about her shift into casting and her job with David Susskind's Talent Associates. Winant speaks about her experience as one of the first, high-ranking female executives in television, working for CBS and NBC. Winant's fondest memories in television focus on her work as a casting director for "Playhouse 90", and the talented people she worked with: John Houseman, John Frankenheimer, Martin Manulis, Fred Coe and Hubbell Robinson. Additionally she talks about casting such ensemble shows as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". For all segments visit channel playlists or go to http://tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com for all links in the collection.

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