Don Giller

Today has reinforced this frustration that's been building since the new year: After decades pursuing this, I'm tired of being "rogue"; I lack any recourse due to my continuing freelance status. Not a clue how to proceed towards a semblance of legitimacy.

Long shot, but maybe contact the Paley Center. Maybe they can give you some kind of umbrella. It's not the route they usually take, but since you've worked with and provided footage to so many former staff members and to Zinoman, they'll understand the archival value.

Maybe; I get tired trying to explain myself.

I hear you. Step away from the CPU for a day and smell the roses. You know, I recall that Carson Productions produced Late Night. I wonder if they still own any rights. Maybe write to Jeff Sotzing at Carson.