The Life and Rhymes of Dorothy Parker
About this episode
This episode explores the life and songwriting contributions of Dorothy Parker, featuring performances inspired by her work.
America's great poet and essayist was also a songwriter. One perfect rose of a program with songs by and inspired by Mrs. Parker's career; performers include Doris Day, Christine Baranski, Anika Larsen, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and Veanne Cox.
People in this episode
Host: Laurence Maslon
Topics covered
- Dorothy Parker
- songwriting
- American poetry
- musical performances
- theater
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