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This edition: 1996 Tony wrap up with critics Howard Kissel and Donald Lyons





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Episode Details

Original tape date: June 3, 1996.

Co-hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel (The New York Daily News), and drama critics Howard Kissel (The New York Daily News) and Donald Lyons (The Wall Street Journal) review the telecast of the 50th Annual Tony Awards. Topics include host Nathan Lane, speeches, ratings, the nominees and winners including Rent, and Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk.

Guest List

Howard Kissel Drama Critic, New York Daily News

Donald Lyons Drama Critic, The Wall Street Journal

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