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Philip Shane's avatar

Indeed the broadcast of the play was a high point of modern television. As you said, it feels like today’s climate of persecution is even worse than the McCarthy era. After all, the persecutor then was a mere “Junior Senator” while today the persecutor is the President. I wonder if any media executives were inspired by the story of William Paley as depicted in the play, as he supported Murrow’s independence, at least for as long as he could.

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Terry Cook's avatar

Correction; Martial law is the replacement of civilian government by military rule and the suspension of civilian legal processes for military powers. Martial law can continue for a specified amount of time, or indefinitely, and standard civil liberties may be suspended for as long as martial law continues.

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Irma Villarreal's avatar

Thanks for this Liza—I was not aware of this broadcast and hope that it is still available for viewing. You continue to give us what we need to stay informed. This is a bonus for those of us not lucky enough to live in NYC. Thankful for your important work!

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D.L. Lee | SISTERLY LOVE's avatar

Bravo indeed! I was there. Clooney was as riveting as the final sequence was chilling. The icing on the cake (for me at least) was the arrival of the human rights advocate Mrs. A Clooney 😉 Nice piece Liza!

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KittyLiterate's avatar

Damn. I missed it. Sounds like it was just what we needed. It might have "woke" up some people. I do hope it did.

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S Campbell's avatar

Excellent piece; so wish I'd known (can't believe I didn't) about the airing. I missed something so meaningful.

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Patris's avatar

Liza. Thank you 🙏

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Danny Hoback's avatar

Thank you, Liza Donnelly.

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Dawn Sweredoski's avatar

If people don't learn from history, they are doomed to repeat it. There is no doubt that there are people who are unfamiliar with American history, or who don't care to learn about it. To air this play live was an introduction to Broadway and the history lessons portrayed in the play, which many people won't ever get to experience. I was watching, but had to record the rest because my husband was upset that I was watching "that stuff." He has never been to New York City, to a Broadway play, and has no desire to go.

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Linda H. Davis's avatar

I thought it was excellent. And the tears in Clooney’s eyes at the end, as the camera maintained its close up……But were any of the people who most need to hear it watching? 🤔

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Kathy Hollister's avatar

Most worthwhile program I've seen on TV in a very long time. I just wish it was required watching for every Senator and Representative.

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Sandrine's avatar

Bravo, Liza, for featuring this play. So timely… the timing makes it so profound for what we’re going through— what immigrants are going through especially….

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