Theater historians Barry Day and Robert Kimball discuss The Complete Lyrics of Johnny Mercer, their comprehensive collection of the acclaimed lyricist's over 1200 works. Also on the show, popular cabaret singers Anna Bergman and Steve Ross perform of some of Mercer's best-known works, including "Too Marvelous for Words," "Moon River," and "Hooray for Hollywood."
Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in 1993 and is hosted by series Executive Producer Susan Haskins-Doloff along with a revolving team of guest hosts, including: Adam Feldman, Jesse Green, Donna Hanover, Warren Leight, Michael Musto, Jan Simpson, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Jason Zinoman
The program premieres weekly on CUNY TV and is one of the few independent productions on PBS including broadcasts on New York’s Thirteen/WNET, and nationally in over 60 markets across the USA. The weekly show is taped here at CUNY TV where it airs 5 times weekly.
The series is jointly produced by Theater Talk Productions and CUNY TV, both not-for-profit corporations, and is funded by contributions from private foundations and individuals, as well as The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
