Lewis Gomavitz
Director/Producer
About This Interview
Lewis Gomavitz (1912-2010) was interviewed for four hours plus in Northridge, CA. During his interview, Gomavitz described his involvement in the Chicago experimental station, W6XBK during World War II. After the war, he was hired on to the station, renamed WBKB, and served as a stage manager until he was tapped to direct a new show starring Burr Tillstrom's puppets and Fran Allison. The show, originally called Junior Jamboree, evolved into the classic, Kukla, Fran & Ollie. Gomavitz directed the show for ten years, until it went off the air. After that, he moved to Los Angeles where he directed and associate-produced various specials. In the 1970s, he worked as the prop master on Sanford and Son until the show went off the air. Mr. Gomavitz retired in the late 1980s. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on February 2, 2000.
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Full Chapter OneInterview
- Part 1
- On his early year and education
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On working on a show at the 1939 Worlds Fair in New York; on first seeing Burr Tillstrom at the TV exhibit
Clip begins at: 15:42 - On working as a stage manager for Billy Rose; on his World War II service
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- Full Chapter Two
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- Full Chapter Three
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- Full Chapter Five
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- Full Chapter Seven
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