Visual History Program
Founded in 2000, the DGA's Visual History Program has conducted more than 200 interviews with directors and director's team members discussing their careers and creative processes in film, television and other media.


Jeff Margolis (1946-2025) Highlight 1
Director Jeff Margolis recalls the thought process and setup that went into the first live stand-up special made for theaters.
Jeff Margolis (1946-2025)
Interviewed by:Dency Nelson
Director Jeff Margolis discusses his work in variety television specials, his helming of numerous awards ceremonies and the inventive directorial tactics he implemented to craft memorable shows.
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