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Seldes opens by discussing Christopher Fry's "The Dark is Light Enough." He notes that it seems like Broadway and Off-Broadway are trying to do two different things, and have different concepts of "theater." He brings of George Bernard Shaw, and recommends that all theater critics read the his writings. He talks at length about the play and the actor's performances.
Seldes goes on to discuss children's programming. He contrasts the British system to the American system and indicates that he feels cautious programing is a wiser way to proceed.
He then discusses a quote from Roger Bannister, which laments the apathy produced by a belief in freedom. He notes that despite poisonous phrases like "couldn't care less" he still believes that in youth truth can be reborn.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 71234
Municipal archives id: LT6495
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Gilbert Seldes discusses big-thinking issues in art from his characteristically populist perspective.
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