Theater Talk: James Grissom on Tennessee Williams
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- Опубликовано: 6 мар 2016
- Our guest is James Grissom, author of "Follies of God: Tennessee Williams and the Women of the Fog," His new book about Tennessee Williams and the actresses who inspired the playwroghts greatest work, including Maureen Stapleton, Lillian Gish, Eva Le Gallienne, Jessica Tandy, Lois Smith and Marian Seldes.
In 1982, Grissom, then a 20 year old college student, met Tennessee Williams. Although Grissom had written Williams a fan letter, Grissom was surprised when the celebrated playwright actually called with a lunch invitation. There began a friendship that ended with Williams' death less than a year after their meeting, but also resulted in this remarkable book over 30 years later. Grissom shares stories about not only Williams, but also Marlon Brando with whom he became friendly in the actor's last years. (Taped: 02-05-16)
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It's an utterly fascinating book; if you love the art of Tennessee Williams, please order a copy now-- :)
What a mesmerizing interview!
I knew and worked with some of the women of the Fog and I spent one evening with Tennessee. I love James and I love his book. I feel like he captures the essence of everyone he writes about. I can't wait for the Brando book. If you haven't read Follies of God, go get it. You'll be glad you did.
Fascinating. I've ordered the book. So much looking forward to reading it. Grissom is so very entertaining to listen to, and brilliant and insightful - and compassionate.
Loved the book. Wonderful interview!
Terrific show and interview. I love this book.
I love the show, but the book is really questionable.
love u marian seldes!!!
u moved me so when i was young, in your moody delicious roles on bway...
bless u.
Great Interview!
amazing interview fabulous book
Wonderful, Beautifully told.
Great interview 👍!!!
"Deliberate cruelty is not forgivable"..........Tennesse Williams from "A Streeetcar named Desire".
Read abt Grissom in the NYer, June 12, 2023 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A wonderful book. Thank toe Follies of God that John Grissom reached out to Tennessee Williams.
Fascinating!
Why didnt hosts ask author why his book has NO Sources or Notes? We're asked to believe all those quotes
are "real." ?????
I think it's a wonderful book--but I take a lot of it with a grain of salt for the same reason.
"She played the mental condition that created the limp."
Why is he making Tennessee sound like Jiminy Glick?
Because he did not really know him. He met him once and embellished.
Wild to think he’s lying the entire time
if this guy was born in 66', and he was 20 when he met TW, and TW died in 83....?
James Grissom was born in 1961. Not sure where you are getting the 1966 date, but it is incorrect.
@@marknelson5404 everything online says Grissom was born in 1966.
There was nothing “mystical” about the house. It was more about evil, and the gathering of evil forces. Peter Levenda wrote that evil knows how to gather the people it needs for what it wants to do. His “Sinister Forces” trilogy of books makes a compelling case.
Tenn Williams was RIGHT about that house. There are several areas in California that are very weird. Read
Walter Bosley’s “Empire of the Wheel”. And David McGowan’s “Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon”. Spooky stuff.
I don't think Tenn was his nickname.
The whole book and the incidents in the book are total fabrication. But this guy is a great example of how you can set up a 'fake memoir' and get people to believe in it if you have an original premise and supplement it with a truckload of unexpected details. I am sure Grissom has had many, many meaningful conversations with Williams and Brando in his sleep.
Half the people are watching this for their English professor *yawn*
This whole book is fake. It really is: OK, still it can be entertaining but it is seriously a fantasy.
I enjoyed Mr Grissom but the hosts aren't very enjoyable.