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- Revisiting Death of a Salesman
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- Paul McDonald
Broadcast 3/3/2005 WFPL, Louisville, KY.
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Review of Revisiting Death of a SalesmanA solid and tightly written and delivered commentary about the personal impact Authur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." The commentator has a straighforward and urgent approach that makes you want to hear what he has to say. This piece would work well as an intro to any Aurther Miller works by LA Theatreworks or as a piece to commemorate Mr. Miller's passing. Certainly there are productions of this great playwright's work in anytown, USA with a public radio station. This commentary would be a great way to highlight a town's production of "A Death of a Salesman" perhaps with a ticket giveaway or some other type of cross-promotion. |
Broadcast History
3/3/2005, WFPL, Louisville, KY.
Transcript
Arthur Miller recalled that at the final curtain of the first performance
of "Death Of A Salesman" the audience was totally silent. People stood
up and then sat back down. Some had their heads in their hands and
others were openly weeping. After a while someone remembered to
applaud and when the applause started it was prolonged and
thunderous.
Such is the power of Arthur Miller's masterpiece. A work as harrowing
and timeless as any Greek or Shakespearean Tragedy. It's central
character, Willy Loman is a man consumed by fear, doubt and self-
loathing; lost in a society that seems to never allow him to know who
he is. Throughout his adult life he does what a lot of men do; that is,
what he believes is expected of him. And when he isn't able to meet
those expectations, deals with his failure by trying to cause his own
death.
The first time I saw the play I was shocked. I wa...
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Timing and Cues
Two minutes, two seconds; straight commentary
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Emon Hassan
Posted on June 16, 2005 at 11:20 AM | Permalink
Review of Revisiting Death of a Salesman
For me to be a Bangladeshi, and for me to cry at the end of 'Death of Salesman' (TV version with Lee J. Cobb)is evident why Miller's masterpiece is regarded all over the world. It resonates with every father and son relationship, whether itr has been good or bad. This is a commentary piece that only leaves other reviewers like to me to just add "Whatever Mr. McDonald said," because he put the right words to describe my reaction to the play.