Honestly, Sam Shepard and Mamet were both already well-established playwrights at the time; it was no prediction. Shepard was a year away from the Pulitzer (Buried Child was only a few months away from the first production at The Magic Theatre in San Fran.) and Mamet had just recently had American Buffalo on Broadway. He also gives a backhanded compliment to Mamet -- does the brain match the ear.
Fantastic. Love his comments on the critics and his predictions that Shepherd and Mamet have a fine future ahead of them, back from 1978. Fascinating footage. I echo albeefan above - any more footage/interviews please post, we'd be most grateful. THANKS.
Big hair.
goback3spaces 1 year ago
Don't talk about the boy, Martha!
ThaddeusRobe 1 year ago 2
It's remarkable to hear what Albee says about Off-Broadway, Broadway and television back then, and then seeing how much as changed over the years.
Broadway is full of movie adaptations and jukebox musicals, for the most part, while television is in the middle of another Golden Age.
ccsdavis1 1 year ago
I'm in love with this man. His voice is so soothing to me
treev12 2 years ago
I love Albee's work. "Virginia Woolf" might just be my favorite play. "A Delicate Balance" is also incredible.
AtLastOnTheGround 2 years ago
I'll second that...
SeanPhillipMabrey 2 years ago
CBS graphics.
Ariamaluum 2 years ago 2
Honestly, Sam Shepard and Mamet were both already well-established playwrights at the time; it was no prediction. Shepard was a year away from the Pulitzer (Buried Child was only a few months away from the first production at The Magic Theatre in San Fran.) and Mamet had just recently had American Buffalo on Broadway. He also gives a backhanded compliment to Mamet -- does the brain match the ear.
Liontamarin 2 years ago
Fantastic. Love his comments on the critics and his predictions that Shepherd and Mamet have a fine future ahead of them, back from 1978. Fascinating footage. I echo albeefan above - any more footage/interviews please post, we'd be most grateful. THANKS.
theatretextplay 2 years ago
Yes thank you for posting..this is a GEM.
neofite08 3 years ago 2