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Carol Channing on Her Tremendous Passion for Acting, the Broadway Stage, and “Hello, Dolly!”
In this interview from 1997, actress Carol Channing talks about her deep passion for acting, how she first fell in love with theater, Al Hirschfeld's inspiring artistry, how performing is like being in love, and her collaborations on "Hello, Dolly!"
Show Boat (1989): Paper Mill Playhouse's Acclaimed PBS Production
iscover the celebrated 1989 Paper Mill Playhouse production of Show Boat, later broadcast on PBS's Great Performances.
What Was it Like Being Black in America 250 Years Ago?
“Becoming American” explores the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America’s first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation....
Harry Washington: George Washington's Enslaved Man Who Found Freedom
Discover the incredible true story of Harry Washington, who escaped slavery, fought for the British, settled in Canada, and helped found Sierra Leone.
What Does it Mean to be a Federally Recognized Tribe?
The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 Indigenous people.
Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
In 1776, the Founders’ promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
Being Queer was Illegal in Early America- Unless You Were This Guy
Despite the revolutionary atmosphere in early America, homosexuality was still punishable by death. Though Founding Fathers knew of Steuben’s “proclivities,” they let Steuben continue to help them win. By contrast, British Army chaplain Robert Newburgh st...
Banjo’s Most Famous Song is Secretly Racist
A novice banjoist embarks on a journey to uncover the instrument’s overlooked Black origins. Through lessons, history, and community, she confronts the banjo’s complex legacy, culminating in a celebratory jam session that reconnects past and present.
Revealing the Dark Truth of Southern Plantation Tourism
Natchez, Mississippi is famous for its stunning antebellum homes, drawing visitors from across the country to admire their beauty and history.
Exposing the Myth of Southern Charm
Natchez, Mississippi, is famous for its stunning antebellum homes—grand mansions that attract tourists from across the country.
Next to Normal at Donmar Warehouse: A Powerful UK Premiere
Discover how Donmar Warehouse's acclaimed production of Next to Normal brought the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical to London audiences.
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
“The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does It Better” and scores for "The Sting," "Sophie’s Choice" and the Broadway hit "A Chorus Line" made Marvin Hamlisch the go-to composer and performer for film, Broadway, every U.S. President since Reagan, and concert halls wo...
The Second-to-Last Mammoths Ever
About 5,700 years ago, on a small, isolated island off the coast of Alaska, a herd of woolly mammoths crossed a treeless tundra. But these weren’t just any mammoths.
Why Was Ancient America's Greatest City Abandoned?
Discover Cahokia, the massive pre-Columbian Native American city near St. Louis that once rivaled the great urban centers of the ancient world.
The Forgotten Civil War Roots of Memorial Day
A federal holiday since 1971, the roots of Memorial Day go back over a century prior, to the end of the Civil War.
