DAY AT NIGHT 17 DVD COLLECTION

DAY AT NIGHT WITH HOST JAMES DAY 17 DVD COLLECTION

DAY AT NIGHT: AARON COPELAND 12/20/73 PBS-TV. In this episode, host James Day talks with composer Aaron Copland. They discuss how Mr. Copland became one of the most distinguished American composers in the world, themes and influences which he used to create some of his most memorable works, how his creations have adapted over the years to reflect the changing times, teachers that influenced him as well as important aspects of composition. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: ABE BURROWS 11/13/73 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Playwright Abe Burrows comments on his career and the theater. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: AGNES DE MILLE 6/25/73 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Agnes de Mille is the guest for this episode. Among other topics, she discusses her involvement in such Broadway shows as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and Brigadoon, and promotes her book "Speak With Me, Dance With Me". Recorded from a CUNY rebroadcast. About 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: ANN LANDERS 2/12/74 PBS-TV Host James Day interviews Esther Pauline Lederer, the advice columnist known as Ann Landers, about changing social. She recounts the story of how she took over the newspaper column from the original Ann Landers, the development of her personal beliefs, and the responsibilities of counseling strangers. Taped in Chicago. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: ANNE BAXTER 5/17/74 PBS-TV. In this episode, host James Day talks with actress Anne Baxter. They discuss her early drive to become an actress, her equally early introduction to show business at the age of 13, the rapport between audience and performer and her experiences acting on Broadway and in feature films. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD 5/2/74 PBS-TV. Writer Christopher Isherwood shares memories of poet W.H. Auden and gives background information on his own stories including "I Am A Camera", the story that the musical "Cabaret" was based on. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: HERMIONE GINGOLD 3/29/74 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Hermione discusses her 65 years in show business, starting from her London debut at the age of 11, to her current starring role in Broadway’s A Little Night Music. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: HUGH HEFNER 5/24/74 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day, with guest Hugh Hefner. Topics in Hugh Hefner's discussion of the American way of life include the influence of the Puritan work ethics on himself, his humble middle-class upbringing, the influence of money and sex on the American public, as well as Mr. Hefner’s true definition of happiness. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: JAMES WHITMORE 4/25/74 PBS-TV Host James Day sits down with actor James Whitmore as they discuss Whitmore’s role as Will Rogers in "Will Rogers’ USA", the one-man play about humorist Will Rogers. They discuss how Whitmore prepared for the role, his decision to take on the role as well as the long and interesting path Whitmore took leading up to his career as an actor, including his studies at Yale and his time as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corp. during World War II. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: JONATHAN WINTERS 11/27/73 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Actor/comedian Jonathan Winters discusses his interest in painting and shows examples of his work. Topics covered are Mr. Winters’ new book, his ideas for a prosperous, rich life, and his growth as a child to his present self. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: JOSEPH PAPP 11/29/73 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Theatrical producer, and founder of The Public Theatre, Joseph Papp discusses the state of theatre as well as the five Off-Broadway theatres he oversees. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: MYRNA LOY 1 DVD 5/25/73 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Myrna Loy discusses her acting career, and the leading men with whom she has acted and her political views. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: OZZIE NELSON 1/21/74 PBS-TV Hosted by James Day. Ozzie Nelson wrote, produced and directed a popular radio and television series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet for 22 years. Starring his wife and two children, the show became a model for American family life. He discusses the blurred line between his family’s personal life and their public persona. He talks about his own role models in childhood, and how he got into the entertainment business through playing music. Taped at KCET in Los Angeles. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: PETER MAX 12/5/73 PBS-TV. In this episode, host James Day discusses with artist Peter Max his interest in mysticism and how his art reflects his personal philosophies. They discuss some of Max’s work, such as his Times Square piece, as well as how Max came to find the artistic philosophies that he follows today. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: RAY BRADBURY 1/28/74 PBS-TV Host James Day speaks with Ray Bradbury about his career, the importance of fantasizing, his aspirations as a young child, his dislike of college for a writer, his idea of thinking compared to really living, and his love of the library. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: RICHARD RODGERS 5/13/74 PBS-TV Hosted by Richard Day. Richard Rodgers reminisces about his career with lyricists Oscar Hammerstein and Lorenz Hart, and discusses how music has influenced his life. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A

DAY AT NIGHT: VICTOR BORGE 12/12/73 PBS-TV Host James Day talks with comedian, conductor and pianist Victor Borge about the serious nature of comedy and his start in America after fleeing from Nazis in his native Denmark. Recorded from a CUNY-TV rebroadcast. 30 minutes. A