Great Performances
Season 23
TV-14
"You Can't Take It With You" is hailed one of the greatest revivals and filmed plays for PBS television. David Woods brought stunning charm, humor, and time to this Moss Hart masterpiece. Jason Robards, Jr. gave the collective performance of his career. Colleen Dewhurst perfection, Elizabeth Wilson superior, a joyous ensemble.
Where to Watch Season 23
15 Episodes
- Oedipus Rex
E7Episode 7Oedipus RexA son is born to a young couple. The father, motivated by jealousy, takes the baby into the desert to be abandoned. The child is rescued, named Oedipus by King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth and raised as their own son. When Oedipus learns of a prophecy foretelling that he will kill his father and marry his mother, he leaves Corinth believing that Polybus and Merope are his true parents. - Lean by JarreE9
Episode 9Lean by JarreMilan Records is excited to announce its release of the Lean by Jarre Director Series record, brought to you on a DualDisc. Lean By Jarre is a live performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing music from some of Sir David Lean's most acclaimed films (Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, Ryan's Daughter, A Passage to India), conducted by the music's composer, Maurice Jarre, The concert was recorded live at the Barbican Center in London, 1992. The DualDisc features live audio recording, the video recording of this legendary performance, as well as bonus material. This bonus material includes a Maurice Jarre interview with Christian Lauliac, audio commentary by the composer and his discography, biography and filmography. - Pete Townshend's Psychoderelict
E13Episode 13Pete Townshend's PsychoderelictThis appearance includes a performance of Psychoderelict. In this composition a reclusive rock musician preparing a work on virtual reality is forced from retirement by means of a plot carried out by his manager and a well-known music critic.
