Bring Back 'Trying Times' on PBS
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We,the undersigned,ask that PBS bring back the show Trying Times that ran in 1986 and 1987. There were 12 episodes. The main reason to bring this series back is that it was exceptional. It was also the early work of many actors now well known. The list is at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190206/. These include Steven Wright, Candice Bergen, Terri Garr, Spalding Gray and Steven Wright to only name a few.
I have had a number of people ask me if I have particular episodes. It was never released on VHS or DVD. Releasing the complete set of episodes on DVD and PBS selling them is another viable alternative.
We specifically address this request to John Boland, Chief Content Officer, PBS. The fact that this request was started by another John Boland is purely coincidental. My interest in particular is the episode 'Bedtime Story' written by Spalding Gray and Renee Shafransky. As with all the episodes, the writing is hilarious and the episode outstanding.
Respectfully written by John Boland
Webmaster for the Estate of Spalding Gray
www.spaldinggray.com
I have had a number of people ask me if I have particular episodes. It was never released on VHS or DVD. Releasing the complete set of episodes on DVD and PBS selling them is another viable alternative.
We specifically address this request to John Boland, Chief Content Officer, PBS. The fact that this request was started by another John Boland is purely coincidental. My interest in particular is the episode 'Bedtime Story' written by Spalding Gray and Renee Shafransky. As with all the episodes, the writing is hilarious and the episode outstanding.
Respectfully written by John Boland
Webmaster for the Estate of Spalding Gray
www.spaldinggray.com
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15 December 2015
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Chris N
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I only got to see 1/2 of one episode featuring Catherine O'hara which had to be the funniest thing I've ever seen on TV & have been searching in vain to see the rest for over 20 years now.
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United States
15 December 2015
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Keith M
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I only saw one or two episodes, but loved the show. Why haven't they made this materials available to purchase?
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Jack D
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Christopher Durang's "The Visit", with Julie Hagerty, Jeff Daniels and Swoosie Kurtz, was just a fantastic episode in this series, not to mention a remarkable work for television. There were so many other good episodes as well. I'd love to have a DVD of t
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John K
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Excellent comedies, still bring laughs after 20+ years, love to see them on DVD!
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Nancy C
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Spalding is one of the authentic geniuses of performance. Please bring back his show so that future generations of theatre artists can learn from it.
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