Thanks Arnold, Sorry I do not have CNN so you review is helpful. The connection of your relative to history is another "small world" example. Being that Joseph McCarthy and I have the same last name, I have studied him. A story. When I was in grade school I learned of Wisconsin Senator McCarthy. History as well as current events have always been favorite "subjects." During a Sunday visit to my grandparents' farm, I asked my grandfather if we were related to Senator McCarthy as we did have McCarthy family in Wisconsin. TZ McCarthy, my grandfather was addressed as TZ by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and every farmer in Union County, SD. TZ had a colorful and clever way of speaking. He pondered my question and his response came with a blurt, "Hell no we are not related to that xxxxxxx. I would claim Charlie McCarthy before that Joe McCarthy." OK, my question was answered. However, I did not know who Charlie McCarthy was. On the way home, my father told me what Charlie McCarthy was and my mother said to never talk like TZ. Well, through time I have gained a TZ vocabulary Also, I have always been relieved that I was not related to Senator McCarthy.
My wife and I watched last evening and the production was powerful and poignant. At any moment one could trade the name of one crusading tyrant for another, McCarthy with Trump, and the show wouldn't have missed a beat.
Thanks for the quick review, Arnie. Mary taped the CNN special so we can watch it later. Thanks even more for telling us about your aunt Inez and her playwright husband Arnold Perl — and tell us more about them. What an amazing bunch you in the extended Garson family are!
Great article! I don't like what the news media is turning into. Check out my cousin's book, Wonders of Wonders, which references Arnold Perl several times.
Thanks Arnold, Sorry I do not have CNN so you review is helpful. The connection of your relative to history is another "small world" example. Being that Joseph McCarthy and I have the same last name, I have studied him. A story. When I was in grade school I learned of Wisconsin Senator McCarthy. History as well as current events have always been favorite "subjects." During a Sunday visit to my grandparents' farm, I asked my grandfather if we were related to Senator McCarthy as we did have McCarthy family in Wisconsin. TZ McCarthy, my grandfather was addressed as TZ by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and every farmer in Union County, SD. TZ had a colorful and clever way of speaking. He pondered my question and his response came with a blurt, "Hell no we are not related to that xxxxxxx. I would claim Charlie McCarthy before that Joe McCarthy." OK, my question was answered. However, I did not know who Charlie McCarthy was. On the way home, my father told me what Charlie McCarthy was and my mother said to never talk like TZ. Well, through time I have gained a TZ vocabulary Also, I have always been relieved that I was not related to Senator McCarthy.
Thanks, Mary. Good to hear from you again. Glad to see your interests are as broad as mine. Great story about your grandfather and Charlie McCarthy.
My wife and I watched last evening and the production was powerful and poignant. At any moment one could trade the name of one crusading tyrant for another, McCarthy with Trump, and the show wouldn't have missed a beat.
Thanks for the quick review, Arnie. Mary taped the CNN special so we can watch it later. Thanks even more for telling us about your aunt Inez and her playwright husband Arnold Perl — and tell us more about them. What an amazing bunch you in the extended Garson family are!
Great article! I don't like what the news media is turning into. Check out my cousin's book, Wonders of Wonders, which references Arnold Perl several times.