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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet by Skinnerj

Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.” Williams and documentary filmmaker Nancy Buirski have a conversation about Lumet’s unique app…

SOURCE: PBS at 05:46PM

Monday, May 23, 2022

Joe Papp biography and life timeline by Skinnerj

From 1954 until his death in 1991, Joe Papp brought more theater to more people than any other producer in history. In his eyes, art was for everyone, not just a privileged few. “We have p…

SOURCE: PBS at 12:49PM

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Joe Papp in Five Acts documentary by Skinnerj

Joe Papp in Five Acts Pulls Back the Curtain on the Career, Social Vision and Impact of The Public Theater’s Joe Papp. Ahead of the 60th Anniversary Season of Free Shakespeare in The Park …

SOURCE: PBS at 01:12PM

Monday, April 4, 2022

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history by Skinnerj

On May 29, 2007, comedian Betty White discussed the groundbreaking work of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball. She delves into the history of women in comedy in this extended outtake from the Am…

SOURCE: PBS at 10:11PM

Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences by Skinnerj

On February 8, 1996, Dionne Warwick discussed her musical influences and the impact that Lena Horne and others had on her career, in this clip from our digital archives. Interview conducted …

SOURCE: PBS at 10:00PM

Monday, January 10, 2022

Alvin Ailey biography and timeline by Skinnerj

Alvin Ailey is one of the most important choreographers in the history of modern dance. In 1958, at just 27 years old, he founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey’s vision was…

SOURCE: PBS at 05:02PM

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry by Skinnerj

"I really was very often treated like a sex object." Rita Moreno recalls the sexism and power abuse she suffered at the hands of big Hollywood moguls. The post Rita Moreno on facing sexism i…

SOURCE: PBS at 03:04PM

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

How Rita Moreno became a social activist by Skinnerj

Rita Moreno's first foray into social justice was sitting in on the March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr. "I was there when he uttered the 'I Have a Dream' speech," she said. She …

SOURCE: PBS at 03:10PM

Rita Moreno’s mother inspired her “One Day at a Time” role by Skinnerj

Rita Moreno based her portrayal of Lydia on "One Day at a Time" off of her own mother. "She is my mom, that is my mom's accent." The post Rita Moreno’s mother inspired her “One Day at a …

SOURCE: PBS at 03:09PM

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