Rebellion and the Role of Kings

Synopsis
Ten-part educational series based on the premise ‘that many themes in Shakespeare’s plays have a direct relation to contemporary issues’ [NBC press release, August 18 1965]. The programmes were hosted by Dr Allan Lewis, director of the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Bridgeport, CT. and featured a company of four actors performing scenes from the plays in modern dress but in classical settings. Information on the specifics of individual episodes is not known.
Series
Modern World of William Shakespeare, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
8 Sep 1965 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Contributor
Allan Lewis
Cast
Hurd Hatfield 
M’el Dowd 
Paul Sparer 
Ted Van Griethuysen 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The Library of Congress holds master preservation material only - no viewing copy (2/2012).

Production Company

Name

WNBC-TV

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web
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Phone
(20) 707-8572
Fax
(20) 707-237’1
Address
Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
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101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Rebellion and the Role of Kings". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73862 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)