HEAT -- The End of the Beginning
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
Length: 59:03
HEAT -- WITH JOHN HOCKENBERRY
Highlights from the groundbreaking 1990 series.
License now and receive an ORIGINAL HEAT T-SHIRT, signed by John Hockenberry.
Supplies are limited! More info at http://prx.org/articles/991
IN THIS HOUR:
As changes were on the horizon in South Africa, John spoke with Ambassador Lindewe Mabuzeh, the cast of "Survival," South African playwright and author Athol Fugard ("My Children, My Africa," Oscar-winner "Tsotsi") and his daughter, actress Lisa Fugard. John also gets reactions from young men in Harlem on the changes in South Africa and what it means to them.
Funny, tough, smart talk, and music you can dance to. Murray Street's Peabody Award-winning HEAT is back to entertain, engage and encourage publisteners at the end of the day. These ten episodes drawn from our deep archives feature John Hockenberry's new introductions and all the good old sensations.
Each HEAT program is self contained.
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Piece Description
HEAT -- WITH JOHN HOCKENBERRY Highlights from the groundbreaking 1990 series. License now and receive an ORIGINAL HEAT T-SHIRT, signed by John Hockenberry. Supplies are limited! More info at http://prx.org/articles/991 IN THIS HOUR: As changes were on the horizon in South Africa, John spoke with Ambassador Lindewe Mabuzeh, the cast of "Survival," South African playwright and author Athol Fugard ("My Children, My Africa," Oscar-winner "Tsotsi") and his daughter, actress Lisa Fugard. John also gets reactions from young men in Harlem on the changes in South Africa and what it means to them. Funny, tough, smart talk, and music you can dance to. Murray Street's Peabody Award-winning HEAT is back to entertain, engage and encourage publisteners at the end of the day. These ten episodes drawn from our deep archives feature John Hockenberry's new introductions and all the good old sensations. Each HEAT program is self contained.
Broadcast History
Segments were originally distributed by NPR and aired nationally in 1990.
New intros and other material by John Hockenberry have been added as part of this 2007 reversioning.
Timing and Cues
PROGRAM TIME: 58:30
In cue: "HEAT with John Hockenberry..."
Out cue: "I'm John Hockenberry." (music ends)
Break #1 21:08 - 22:08 (1:00)
Into break: "I'm John Hockenberry."
Out of break: (music)
Break #2 43:09 - 44:09 (1:00)
Into break: "I'm John Hockenberry."
Out of break: "Welcome back. This is HEAT."
Additional Files
- Lisa Fugard (lisa_fugard.jpg)
- Athol Fugard Thumbnail (athol_fugard.jpeg)
- Suggested Promo Copy (the_end_of_the_beginning_promo.doc)
- Reversioning Script (the_end_of_the_beginning_script.doc)
- South African Flag (100px-flag_of_south_africa.svg.png)
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Posted on June 16, 2007 at 06:34 PM | Permalink
Review of HEAT -- The End of the Beginning
Despite being a 17-year-old production, this is an engaging and informative program. Using a variety of techniques, John Hockenberry helps us understand the radical shift in South Africa as the system of Apartheid gave way.
In addition to traditional narration and interviews, this program is made more engaging through the use of a variety of clever techniques such as the recitation of a poem in Washington accompanied by a musical group in New York. Other elements include interviews with Harlem school children and South-African music recorded in the 1930's An extended interview with playwright Athol Fugard and the reading by his actress daughter are both very moving, providing an insight into the perspective of white South Africans.
The program is well written and edited. John Hockenberry's delivery is both entertaining and informative.
At the end of the show, John Hockenberry says, "That was a fine hour." I couldn't agree more.