Garson Kanin

Garson Kanin

Writing
1912-11-24
Rochester, New York, USA

Biography

Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Garson Kanin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles

#1The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes as Self

7.5 / 10
Talk

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

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#2The Merv Griffin Show

Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes as Self

6.8 / 10
Talk

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#3The Dick Cavett Show

Drama Series - 1968, 16 episodes as Self - Guest

6.8 / 10
Talk

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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#4What's My Line?

Drama Series - 1950, 16 episodes as Self

7.0 / 10
FamilyComedy

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.

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#5Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m as Self

7.0 / 10
Documentary

A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.

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#6You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryHistoryMusic

Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events.

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#7Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m as Self

8.5 / 10
Documentary

The life and career of two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.

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#8The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m as Self

8.3 / 10
TV MovieDocumentary

In this tribute to her frequent co-star and longtime love, Katharine Hepburn hosts a behind-the-scenes look at Spencer Tracy's personal and professional life that features intimate personal accounts, interviews and clips from his most acclaimed work on the silver screen.

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#9Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman

Movie - 1996, 2h 15m as Self

7.5 / 10
Documentary

Jack Lemmon made over 60 films and received numerous awards, including eight Academy Award Nominations and two Oscars. Later in life, his achievement was enriched by new challenges in which he exposed the vulnerability and emotion of the later years as few had dared. He reveled in his ongoing screen partnerships with directors like Billy Wilder and stars like Walter Matthau. Narrated on-camera by Jack Lemmon, this documentary includes interviews with Lemmon's son, the actor Chris Lemmon. Also appearing are such legends as Jack's life-long friend, the writer and director Billy Wilder, writer-director Garson Kanin, drama teacher Uta Hagen and actor Gregory Peck.

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#10Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms

Movie - 1996, 2h 15m as Self

5.0 / 10
HistoryDocumentary

Four-time Oscar-winner Katharine Hepburn called herself a "personality" as well as an actress, and rightfully so. This biography chronicles her life as an independent woman and legendary actress, from her childhood to her passionate relationships. Brought to light are thoughts on Howard Hughes, John Ford and longtime companion Spencer Tracy. Her story comes to life through rare home movies, screen tests, movie outtakes and interviews.

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