Theater Talk
with hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel
 We welcome author Tony Cointreau and philanthropist Jim Russo, who were, for a quarter of a century, the best friends of Ethel Merman. The duo recalls fun times they spent with Merman, ranging from dinners at Sardi's to trips to the flea market. They also share memories of being with her during tragic times, including the aftermath of the heartbreaking untimely death of her daughter, Ethel Jr., the sad breakup of Merman's marriage, and finally, the battle with brain cancer that killed her in 1984.
Cointreau and Russo also show us some of the mementos and treasures that Merman left them, including her amazing personal notebook, filled with day to day observations about her life and career, as well as her favorite recipes.
Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in  1993 and is co-hosted by Michael Riedel (Broadway columnist for the New York Post) and series producer Susan Haskins. The series is produced by Theater Talk Productions, a not-for-profit corporation and is funded by contributions from private foundations and individuals, as well as The New York State Council on the Arts.
Theater Talk airs every Saturday at 8:30 pm, Sunday at 12:30 pm and Monday at 7:30 am, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
(30 minutes)
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TimesTalks
Philip Glass
 CUNY TV is proud to present a new season of TimesTalks, a series of programs that offer panel discussions and interviews with current figures in art, music, literature, theatre, film, television, politics, law, and journalism. Each session is moderated by a member of The New York Times' award-winning team of arts and culture editors, critics and reporters.
This week, join us for "Philip Glass." Hear the celebrated composer and musician who has had an extraordinary impact on the musical and intellectual life of his times. The interviewer is Robin Pogrebin, of The New York Times.
TimesTalks: "Philip Glass" airs on Friday, October 12 at 8:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm; on Saturday, October 13 at 11:20 pm; on Monday, October 15 at 12:20 am (Sun. overnight); and on Wednesday, October 17 at 3:00 am (Tues. overnight). (60 minutes)
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Invitation to World Literature
Journey to the West
 The multimedia series, Invitation to World Literature, offers you a passport to a rich heritage via thirteen works from a range of eras, places, cultures, languages, and traditions.
Join us this week for Journey to the West. The fierce and powerful Stone Monkey King strikes fear and brings chaos into Heaven and Earth. Now he is chosen by the agent of Buddha to guaranty the safety of a Chinese monk walking the dangerous road to India to bring Buddhist scriptures back to China. Will Monkey be able to achieve this spiritual transformation? Modern performance, contemporary art, and Buddhist philosophers put the story in a rich context. Featured speakers include playwright David Henry Hwang, storyteller Dianne Wolkstein, and renowned translator Professor Anthony Yu of the University of Chicago.
Invitation to World Literature: Journey to the West airs on Friday, October 12 at 10:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 10:30 pm. (30 minutes) |
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ATW's Working in the Theatre
 The American Theatre Wing's panel discussion series, Working in the Theatre, brings together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the Broadway theatre. CUNY TV currently airs five recent seminars every week, and the series can also be seen on Cablevision's Metro Guide and cable systems in California.
This week's episodes include:
The Tony Awards: History, Highlights and Backstage
Developing Musical Theatre
The Characters Start Talking: Playwrights 2011
For the Record: Inside Cast Albums
Through Their Eyes: Actors 2011
ATW's Working in the Theatre airs every Friday at 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 7:30 pm; every Saturday at 11:00 am; and every Sunday at 5:00 pm.
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City Cinematheque
Don Quixote
 The best in world cinema is showcased in this regular series. Each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals or critics, hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson.
This month, we present "Literary Adaptations from the Soviet Union." This week's film is Don Quixote, directed by Grigori Kozintsev and starring Nikolai Cherkasov, Yuri Tolubeyev, Lyudmila Kasyanova, and Serafima Birman. Miguel Cervantes' timeless tale about a "knight" who tilts at windmills, accompanied by his more pragmatic "squire," Sancho Panza, given a unique Russian slant. The discussion guest is Julian Smith of The Graduate Center/CUNY.
Don Quixote airs on Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 pm and on Sunday, October 14 at 9:00 pm.
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Sunday Afternoon Films
The Bigamist & Algiers
 Join us this week for two classic films. First, at 1:00 pm, tune in to The Bigamist, directed by and starring Ida Lupino, with Edmond O'Brien and Joan Fontaine. A traveling salesman, already married in San Francisco, meets and falls in love with a woman in Los Angeles and marries her as well.
Then, settle in for an adventure in Algiers. Starring Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, and Sigrid Gurie, Algiers tells the story of French jewel thief Pepe Le Moko, who hides out from the law in the Casbah section of Algiers and meets a woman from Paris.
The Bigamist airs on Sunday, October 14 at 1:00 pm.
(80 minutes)
Algiers airs on Sunday, October 14 at 2:20 pm.
(95 minutes)
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Mozart in Vienna
 On the 16th of March, 1781 at 9 0'clock in the morning the 25 year old Mozart arrives in Vienna. The last ten years of his life will be spent in this city. In this period he writes such masterpieces as the Magic Flute, his most important symphonies and the Requiem. Here is where he reaches the limits of his popularity. "Believe me ... fame doesn't last very long here ... after only a few months the Viennese already want something new," wrote Mozart to his father. Mozart in Vienna traces in 60 minutes the most critical years of his life. Examining Vienna's authentic Mozart sites such as the Mozart House at Domgasse 5 ("Figaro-Haus"), the Theater an der Wien and the Stefansdom helps put into focus Mozart's special connection to the city and the Viennese relationship to Mozart.
Mozart in Vienna airs on Sunday, October 14 at 4:00 pm.
(60 minutes)
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