Exploring the Themes of Good Night and Good Luck in Film and Theatre

Exploring the Themes of Good Night and Good Luck in Film and Theatre

“Good night and good luck” was Edward R. Murrow’s famous sign off. He ended his reports from Europe that way, implementing it in 1940 on a broadcast from London. In addition to the famous Edward R. Murrow sign off was his sign on for his early reports: “This...is London,” or whatever city he was in at the time. Both of these catch phrases helped make Murrow an icon in broadcasting history.

Murrow’s sign off was as famous as that of just about any broadcast journalist.

Other well-known sign off phrases include Walter Kronkite’s “and that’s the way it is,” Paul Harvey’s “Good Day,” and Linda Ellerbe’s “and so it goes.” from edwardmurrow.com

Does art reflect life or does life reflect art?

The recent airing of the Broadway play on CNN requires us to ask: Are we in America in a new McCarthyism?

The movie gave birth to the Broadway play, as great works often do.

If you get a chance to watch the Broadway play, I highly recommend it for the great acting and the brilliant stage, and the engineering behind it.

Good Night, And Good Luck (2005) Official Trailer - George Clooney, David Strathairn Movie HD

Video from Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

Good Night, And Good Luck (2005) Official Trailer - George Clooney, David Strathairn Movie HD

"Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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Good Night, and Good Luck | Broadway Trailer

Video from AKA NYC

"In a landmark theatrical event, two-time Academy Award® winner George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, an electrifying stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed film. Performances begin March 12 at the Winter Garden Theatre. https://goodnightgoodluckbroadway.com/ " from the video introduction

Touring the ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Broadway Set With George Clooney & Ilana Glazer

Video from Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest steps onto the Broadway stage with George Clooney, Ilana Glazer (Shirley Wershba), and Tony Award–winning scenic designer Scott Pask to tour the set of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’. Making his Broadway debut as legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow, Clooney revisits the powerful story of Murrow’s historic showdown with Senator Joseph McCarthy, now reimagined for the stage in a bold adaptation of his 2005 Oscar-nominated film. But how do you transform a movie into live theatre without ever shouting "cut"? From multi-story sets to seamless scene transitions, discover how Scott Pask brought this vision to life for the Broadway stage.

Good Night, and Good Luck is playing at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway through June 7th

Talent: George Clooney, Ilana Glazer, Scott Pask

Director: Skylar Economy

Director of Photography: Eric Brouse

Editor: Ron Douglas

Producer: Brandon Fuhr

Line Producer: Jamie Rasmussen

Associate Producer: Noah Bierbrier

Production Manager: Melissa Heber

Production Coordinator: Alexis Winston

Camera Operator: Mar Alfonso

Audio Engineer: Lily van Leeuwen

Production Assistant: Quinton Johnson

Entertainment Editor: Mica Medoff

Entertainment Editor (On-Site): Meredith Judkins

Director of Creative Development: Morgan Crossley

Director of Content: Keleigh Nealon

Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino Williams

Director, Post Production: Nicholas Asciano

Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague

Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew

Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow

Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Colorist: Oliver Eid " from the video introduction

Good Night and Good Luck!!!

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