1776 — The Declaration of Independence
Posted on July 4, 2016 at 2:55 pm
From the great movie “1776” — the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNOTozVp_i4
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Tribute: Ken Howard
Posted on March 25, 2016 at 10:00 am
We mourn the loss of actor and activist Ken Howard, who has died at age 72. He played Thomas Jefferson in the historical musical 1776.
He starred in a television series called “The White Shadow” as a former NBA player turned high school coach, with a diverse cast and frankness about racial issues that was unusual for the time.
He appeared in over 100 movies and television shows, most recently with Tina Fey in “30 Rock,” Jennifer Lawrence in “Joy” and Robert Downey, Jr. in “The Judge.”
Howard had an elegance, grace, natural intelligence, and charm that he brought to all of his performances. He was elected president of the union that represents actors, reflecting the respect of his colleagues and his many efforts on their behalf.
May his memory be a blessing.
For the 4th of July: Singing Founding Fathers in “1776”
Posted on July 3, 2015 at 8:00 am
Happy Independence Day! Every year, I recommend the rousing musical about the Declaration of Independence. “1776” makes the Founding Fathers vivid, human, and interesting characters, and is so involving that you almost forget that you already know how it all turned out. William Daniels is the “obnoxious and disliked” John Adams, Ken Howard is Thomas Jefferson, who would rather be with his wife than work on the Declaration, and Howard da Silva is a wry and witty Benjamin Franklin. As they debate independence, we see the courage that went into the birth of the United States, and, in an especially sobering moment for us now, we see the tragedy as they compromise with the South to permit slavery in the brand-new country. It is outstanding family entertainment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Iiiy8GnBNI
1776: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Posted on July 4, 2014 at 12:00 pm
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For the 4th of July: 1776
Posted on July 2, 2013 at 8:00 am
Happy Independence Day! There’s only one possible pick of the week for the 4th of July.
This rousing musical about the Declaration of Independence makes the Founding Fathers vivid, human, and interesting characters, and is so involving that you almost forget that you already know how it all turned out. William Daniels is the “obnoxious and disliked” John Adams, Ken Howard is Thomas Jefferson, who would rather be with his wife than work on the Declaration, and Howard da Silva is a wry and witty Benjamin Franklin. As they debate independence, we see the courage that went into the birth of the United States, and as they compromise with the South to permit slavery in the brand-new country we see the tragedy. It is outstanding family entertainment.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Iiiy8GnBNI