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Additional authors

1. Donahue, Phil
2. Papp, Joseph
3. Simon, Neil
4. Mason, Jackie
5. McMillen, Patricia
6. Steinberg, Gail
7. Russo, Brian
8. Benson, Lorrie Antosz
9. Campbell, Janet Harrel
10. Selip, Marlaine Walsh
11. WNBC-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.), producer

Description

1. 1 videodisc (DVD) (60 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. Phil Donahue talks with his guests playwright Neil Simon, producer Joseph Papp and comedian Jackie Mason about their experiences in the theater. Donahue discusses the vitality of Broadway and the difficulty its performers face in finding work. Simon discusses the origin of the character Kate from his play Broadway bound and briefly discusses his approach to playwriting. Papp discusses Shakespeare's appeal to contemporary audiences; the financing of his free Shakespeare plays in Central Park; governmental subsidization of the theater; the importance of literacy in maintaining a theatergoing audience; and the ramifications of Broadway's high ticket prices. Mason discusses the success of his one-man show, The world according to me, and the growing interest in stand-up comedy in the United States. Program includes musical performances by cast members of the Broadway shows Cats, Les miserables, Starlight Express and A chorus line and a medley of show tunes performed by four Broadway hopefuls, as well as question and answer sessions with audience members.

Donor/Sponsor

1. Gift of the Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival.

Series statement

1. Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival Moving Image Collection

Uniform title

1. Donahue (Television program)

Alternative title

1. Phil Donahue interview with Joe Papp. 6/5/87 Channel 4:00-4:00 p.m.

Subject

1. Papp, Joseph -- Interviews
2. Simon, Neil -- Interviews
3. Mason, Jackie -- Interviews
4. Theatrical producers and directors -- Interviews
5. Actors -- United States
6. Dramatists -- Interviews
7. Comedians -- Interviews
8. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Appreciation
9. Theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- Economic aspects
10. Performing arts -- Ticket prices -- United States
11. Theater audiences -- New York (State) -- New York
12. Broadway (New York, N.Y.)

Genre/Form

1. Television.
2. Interviews.
3. Talk shows.

Call number

1. NCOX 5040

Language

1. English

Note

1. This video separated from the New York Shakespeare Festival collection, *T-Mss 1993-028.
2. Credits on tape.
3. Television program taped off air; includes commercials.

Event (note)

1. First broadcast on Channel 4, WNBC-TV on June 5, 1987 at 4:00 p.m.

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Performer

1. Host: Phil Donahue.

Added author

1. Donahue, Phil, host.
2. Donahue, Phil, interviewer.
3. Papp, Joseph, interviewee.
4. Simon, Neil, interviewee.
5. Mason, Jackie, interviewee.
6. McMillen, Patricia, producer.
7. Steinberg, Gail, producer.
8. Russo, Brian, director.
9. Benson, Lorrie Antosz, producer.
10. Campbell, Janet Harrel, producer.
11. Selip, Marlaine Walsh, producer.
12. WNBC-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.), producer.