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A TV First: CNN To Air Live Broadway Play Starring George Clooney
Ever wanted to see a live Broadway play but can't get to the Great White Way? You'll get your chance early next month.
CNN will be airing the next-to-last performance of "Good Night & Good Luck," a live stage performance starring George Clooney.
Why CNN? It's because the play centres around the story of Edward R. Murrow, the legendary CBS reporter and anchor, who became famous for his live hits during WWII ("This...is London.") and his hard hitting interview show "See It Now" in the 50s.
He took on Sen. Joseph McCarthy and the Communist Witch Hunt, which ruined countless lives in that decade, and brought the powerful politician down. A movie of the same name with the same star was released in 2005.
The live play hits the all news network on June 7th at 7 PM Eastern.
CNN to Air Live Broadcast of George Clooney’s ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ in Broadway First
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If you watch it the government will put you on a list.
This differs slightly from Shen Yun performance, where if you attend Falun Gong will put you on a list.
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Re: A TV First: CNN To Air Live Broadway Play Starring George Clooney
What's unique about this, of course, is that it's live from Broadway and features a big star. TV in the 50s regularly televised live plays, in shows like Playhouse 90 and others. Seems only appropriate this one takes place in that era.
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Re: A TV First: CNN To Air Live Broadway Play Starring George Clooney
Good Night &Good Luck the movie in 2005 actually starred David Strathnairn as Edward R Murrow. There is a closer resemblance of Murrow to Strathnairn rather than to Clooney.
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mojo55 wrote:
Good Night &Good Luck the movie in 2005 actually starred David Strathnairn as Edward R Murrow. There is a closer resemblance of Murrow to Strathnairn rather than to Clooney.
I was referring to the fact that Clooney was also in the original movie, in addition to helping write it and direct it. But you're right, it's worth pointing out, he didn't play the title role in the film. He portrayed Fred Friendly, the co-producer of See It Now.
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Thanks for the heads up RA, will set my DVR. The movie was pretty good, and I haven’t seen a play in years!