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The origins of Shakespeare in the Park

Joe Papp built a stage on a 35 foot portable truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities. "I found myself directing all the plays on the mobile unit, because I felt this was the thing I wanted to be closely identified with, to bring Shakespeare to these communities," said Papp. When the truck fell apart in Central Park, Shakespeare in the Park found its permanent home.
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Season 36 Episodes

Groucho & Cavett

S36 E8 Length 1:21:59 Premiere Date 12/27/22

The Adventures of Saul Bellow

S36 E7 Length 1:22:55 Premiere Date 12/12/22

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

S36 E6 Length 1:29:33 Premiere Date 11/22/22

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

S36 E5 Length 1:23:22 Premiere Date 06/14/22

Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha

S36 E3 Length 1:23:57 Premiere Date 05/10/22

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

S36 E2 Length 1:53:01 Premiere Date 02/08/22

Ailey

S36 E1 Length 1:23:21 Premiere Date 01/11/22

Joe Papp in Five Acts

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Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp

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Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater

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The origins of Shakespeare in the Park

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When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater

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Remembering Carol Channing

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Remembering Stan Lee

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Remembering Paula Wayne

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Remembering Neil Simon

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Remembering Anthony Bourdain

Clip Length 00:24 Premiere Date 06/08/18

Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters

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