It was quite good. It was about Philo Farnsworth. I had never heard of him. Based on a true story, with a few liberties taken I'm sure, it was about the invention of television. It made me curious and I have been learning about Philo Farnsworth and the invention of television and his subsequent fight with RCA President David Sarnoff for the rights to the patent.
Two quotes came out of the evening that I found interesting. The first I can't quote exactly.... but it basically was the character of Philo saying:
"Television will change the world. It will cure poverty, eliminate illiteracy and will prevent wars...."
The second was in the Playbill and says:
"I believe television is going to be the test of the modern world, and that in this new opportunity to see beyond the range of our vision, we shall discover a new and unbearable disturbance of the modern peace, or a saving radiance in the sky. We shall stand or fall by television - of that I am quite sure." - E.B. White
Dreams and reality. A little of both. It was a good play, I recommend it.
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I love the E.B. White quote.
Well, so far it hasn't prevented wars. It just brings them closer.
Don't know if you heard a Houston police officer died tonight. He was 42, and left a wife and two teens.
I think it's very telling that the quote most accurate was from an author, and one of my nostalgic favorites. :o)
That does sound like an interesting play. I watch way too much TV. Was that a picture from the actual play? If so they had awesome costumes and props.
@kshsmom - yes, that was a picture of the actual play. It's a professional theater that has a paid cast. They have wonderful sets and costumes.