TV Gone Too Soon

Did your favorite show get canceled? We get it. Curated by Fresh Air in collaboration with our friends at the Museum of Pop Culture, this collection features interviews with the people behind some of our favorite, dearly departed TV shows:

Got your own list of bygone faves? Create a playlist of interviews with the stars and creators of the shows you love and share them with us @FreshAirArchive and @MoPOP. Then, check out the MoPOP Hot Takes Symposium (online on 4/24 @ 6:00 PM Pacific Time), where fans can convene to discuss and defend their strongest views. Get your tickets today.

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March 26, 2004

11:16

'Freaks and Geeks' Writer-Producer Judd Apatow

He's worked on the shows Life on Parole and Undeclared. Apatow also worked on the Emmy-Award winners Freaks and Geeks and The Ben Stiller Show. He was a writer for The Larry Sanders Show. He began as a stand-up comic and wrote jokes for Roseanne, Jim Carrey and Garry Shandling. Freaks and Geeks was on the air for less than a year, but it developed a cult following and is coming out on DVD on April 6, 2004. (This interview was originally broadcast on Nov. 19, 2001.)

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Judd Apatow

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March 26, 2004

10:12

'Freaks and Geeks' Creator Paul Feig

He's worked on the shows Life on Parole and Undeclared. Apatow also worked on the Emmy-Award winners Freaks and Geeks and The Ben Stiller Show. He was a writer for The Feig is the creator of the now defunct TV comedy series Freaks and Geeks. He's also the author of the book Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence. Feig was an actor before moving on to writing for TV and film. (This interview was originally broadcast on Oct. 3, 2002.)

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Paul Feig

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February 20, 2020

43:07

Claire Danes Reflects 'With Gratitude' On Her Life-Changing 'Homeland' Tenure

It has been nearly a decade since actor Claire Danes first appeared as CIA agent Carrie Mathison on the Showtime series Homeland. Now that the show is in its eighth and final season, Danes is feeling reflective about its run.

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Claire Danes

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May 1, 2018

42:37

Comic Michelle Wolf Responds To Backlash: 'I'm Glad I Stuck To My Guns'

A few minutes into her performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, comic Michelle Wolf joked that the event organizers should have done more research before booking her. By the end of the set, the organizers may have agreed.

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Michelle Wolf

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February 19, 2015

50:49

For Host Larry Wilmore, A Year Of 'Extraordinary' Highs And 'Humbling' Lows

Wilmore is still fine-tuning The Nightly Show, which fill the late-night spot on Comedy Central vacated by Stephen Colbert. The show launched just as Wilmore's 20-year marriage was coming to an end.

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Larry Wilmore

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December 15, 1994

22:37

Director David Lynch on His Fascination with the Body

Lynch is the director of several critically acclaimed films, including "Eraserhead," "The Elephant Man," "Dune" and "Blue Velvet." He is also the creator of the popular but short-lived TV series, "Twin Peaks." Lynch has published a book of photographs of his movies and his art, called "Images."

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David Lynch

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October 18, 1989

11:18

Mark Frost Discusses the Upcoming "Twin Peaks."

T-V writer and producer Mark Frost. Frost is collaborating with director David Lynch on a new series, "Twin Peaks." Frost calls it "Payton Place meets Blue Velvet."

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Mark Frost

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April 2, 1990

03:43

An Indescribable Show Is One You Shouldn't Miss.

Television critic David Bianculli reviews film director David Lynch's new television series, "Twin Peaks," starring Kyle McGlaughlin. Lynch is best-known for directing the film "Blue Velvet."

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April 29, 2013

51:34

Marc Maron: A Life Fueled By 'Panic And Dread'

The comedian turned his life around when he started "WTF with Marc Maron" out of his garage in 2009. He has parlayed the popularity of the podcast into a new television show called Maron, based on his life, as well as a new memoir.

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Marc Maron

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September 2, 2004

33:59

Comedian Dave Chappelle

Richard Pryor calls Dave Chappelle his favorite comedian, and Chappelle himself claims he's America's No. 1 source for offensive comedy. Chappelle's Show is Comedy Central's top-ranked broadcast. Season one is now out on DVD, and it is uncensored.