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Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been
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Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been

written by Eric Bentley, 1916- (1972); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009 and Michael York, 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1972, originally published 1972), 1 hour 29 mins
In the mid-1950’s, the House Un-American Activities Committee began investigating the communist influence in the entertainment industry. This searing docudrama from actual transcripts of the hearings reveals how decent people were persuaded to “name names,” and the steep price paid by those who refused.
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Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been

written by Eric Bentley, 1916- (1972); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009 and Michael York, 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1972, originally published 1972), 1 hour 29 mins
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In the mid-1950’s, the House Un-American Activities Committee began investigating the communist influence in the entertainment industry. This searing docudrama from actual transcripts of the hearings reveals how decent people were persuaded to “name names,” and the steep price paid by those who refused.
Date Written / Recorded
1972
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009, Michael York, 1949-
Author / Creator
Martin Jenkins, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009, Michael York, 1949-, Eric Bentley, 1916-
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Abe Burrows, Edward Dmytryk, Elia Kazan, Elliot Sullivan, Frank Tuttle, Jerome Robbins, Larry Parks, Lionel Stander, Marc Lawrence, Martin Berkeley, Ring Lardner Jr., Sam G. Wood, Sterling Hayden, Tony Kraber
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 26, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Eliz... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009, Michael York, 1949- Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 26, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Eliz... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009, Michael York, 1949- Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 26, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Eliz... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, James Earl Jones, 1931-, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Harry Hamlin, 1951-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Joe Spano, 1946-, James Whitmore, 1921-2009, Michael York, 1949- Show more Show less
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Babbitt
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Babbitt

written by Sinclair Lewis, 1885-1951 (1922); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 1922, first release 1922), 12 hours 35 mins
This epic of the booming 1920s uniquely captures the relentless culture of American business. A classic novel about conformity in small town America - celebrated for its comic tone, satire, and vivid dialogue.
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Babbitt

written by Sinclair Lewis, 1885-1951 (1922); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 1922, first release 1922), 12 hours 35 mins
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This epic of the booming 1920s uniquely captures the relentless culture of American business. A classic novel about conformity in small town America - celebrated for its comic tone, satire, and vivid dialogue.
Date Written / Recorded
1922
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Sinclair... Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Sinclair Lewis, 1885-1951 Show more Show less
Date Published / Released
1922
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Verona Babbitt, Tinka Babbitt, Myra Babbitt, Ted Babbitt, George F. Babbitt
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 255, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 255, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 255, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort... Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Bud Cort, 1948-, Ted Danson, III, 1947-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Fionnula Flannigan, 1945-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, Ally Sheedy, 1962-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
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The Best of Second City
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The Best of Second City

directed by Ron West; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961- and Ron West (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 1993), 3 hours 12 mins
Take an unforgettable ride with the classic sketches that helped make this America’s foremost comedy troupe. The Second City lampoons every aspect of modern American life, with brilliant improvised sketches on subjects ranging from salad bars to affairs of state
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The Best of Second City

directed by Ron West; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961- and Ron West (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 1993), 3 hours 12 mins
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Take an unforgettable ride with the classic sketches that helped make this America’s foremost comedy troupe. The Second City lampoons every aspect of modern American life, with brilliant improvised sketches on subjects ranging from salad bars to affairs of state
Date Written / Recorded
1993-05-02
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961-, Ron West
Author / Creator
Ron West, Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961-
Date Published / Released
1993, 2005
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 36, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe... Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961-, Ron West Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 36, 6 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe... Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961-, Ron West Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 36, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe... Ed Asner, 1929-, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Steve Carell, 1962-, Stephen Colbert, 1964-, Tim Kazurinsky, 1950-, Joe Liss, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Amy Sedaris, 1961-, Ron West Show more Show less
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Gulf War and Black
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Gulf War and Black

written by Joyce Carol Oates, 1938- (1991); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946- and Rif Hutton (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1991), 1 hour 31 mins
An affluent young couple entertains an older couple for an evening of cocktails and politics during the Gulf War. But as the evening continues, the conversation take a bizarre and absurd tone.
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Gulf War and Black

written by Joyce Carol Oates, 1938- (1991); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946- and Rif Hutton (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1991), 1 hour 31 mins
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An affluent young couple entertains an older couple for an evening of cocktails and politics during the Gulf War. But as the evening continues, the conversation take a bizarre and absurd tone.
Date Written / Recorded
1991-10, 1991
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946-, Rif Hutton
Author / Creator
Peggy Shannon, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946-, Rif Hutton, Joyce Carol Oates, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1991, 2009
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 25: Introduction to Gulf War, 26 secs
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946-, Rif Hutton
2. Track 2 of 25: Gulf War- Scene 1, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946-, Rif Hutton
3. Track 3 of 25: Gulf War- Scene 2, Scene 3, 5 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Stephanie Dunnam, 1959-, Nan Martin, 1927-2010, Joe Spano, 1946-, Rif Hutton
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Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
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Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting

written by Ed Schmidt (1989); directed by Sheldon Epps; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963- and Rugg Williams (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1994), 1 hour 37 mins
On a spring day in 1947, Mr. Rickey, the powerful General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he taps Jackie Robinson to be the Major League’s first...
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Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting

written by Ed Schmidt (1989); directed by Sheldon Epps; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963- and Rugg Williams (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1994), 1 hour 37 mins
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On a spring day in 1947, Mr. Rickey, the powerful General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he taps Jackie Robinson to be the Major League’s first black ballplayer. But a power struggle ensues when the eloquent Robeson raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate whit... On a spring day in 1947, Mr. Rickey, the powerful General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he taps Jackie Robinson to be the Major League’s first black ballplayer. But a power struggle ensues when the eloquent Robeson raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate white baseball. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1989, 1996-05-15
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams
Author / Creator
Sheldon Epps, Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams, Ed Schmidt
Date Published / Released
1994, 1996
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Clancy Hope, Bill Robinson, Jackie Robinson, Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Branch Rickey
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 29, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 29, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 29, 5 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Ed Asner, 1929-, David Downing, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Sterling Macer, 1963-, Rugg Williams Show more Show less