The Dick Cavett Show With Arthur Miller

This past week on Decades (television channel) a three part Dick Cavett show that aired originally in 1979, with the great playwright, Arthur Miller was shown.

Mr. Miller was making a rare if ever television appearance in which he talked about the horrible events in THIS COUNTRY, which denied many their civil rights during the anti- Communist hysteria of the 1950’s.

Arthur Miller fought back, refused to name names and his play “The Crucible” still performed and always relevant was written in response.

On a lighter note but still pretty “heavy,” insight was given regarding such Miller classics as “Death Of A Salesman” and “A View From The Bridge.”

Such acting greats as Lee J. Cobb, George C. Scott and Van Heflin (What no middle initial?!) were hailed for their roles in Miller plays, “Salesman,” “The Crucible” and “A View From The Bridge.”

Mr. Miller also told a humorous real life story when prompted by Cavett of a man that went to public school with him. First he knows him then does not, I guess “you had to be there.”

Arthur Miller is near the top of people regarding which “I wish I was there.”

Arthur Miller pictured above.