Ray Klausen and the Generosity of Bea Arthur

TVC 559.4: Ed welcomes Emmy Award-winning art director and set decorator Ray Klausen. Ray’s memoirs, Behind the Scenes: From Hollywood to Broadway, not only is a history of theatre and variety television in its heyday, but pays homage to the many teachers who made a difference in Ray’s life—both the teachers in his formative years in high school and college, and the many mentors who guided Ray as he learned his craft as a professional. Topics this segment include Ray’s early years in television, including working on such variety series as The Dean Martin Show and The Andy Williams Show; the heart and kindness of Beatrice Arthur, including the generous endowment she left the Ali Forney Center in New York City upon her death; and the work ethic that Ray developed while he was a student at the Yale School of Art. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email [email protected] or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices