Buster Keaton discusses the release of "When Comedy Was King"

First broadcast on September 05, 1960. Silent film pioneer Buster
Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy
Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie
Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the
early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned
big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent
classics, and more. Studs asks Keaton about the stylistic
differences between him and Chaplin, whether he would recreate
silent films, and how they compare to today's film-making. Keaton
reveals how little was scripted but rather improvised in between a
start and finish. Keaton describes some classic gags in films like
"The Frozen North," "Sherlock Jr.," and "The Navigator." The
discussion concludes with Keaton's thoughts on performing on
television in front of a live audience.