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James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American cartoonist, author, journalist, playwright, and celebrated wit. Thurber was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorker magazine and collected in his numerous books. One of the most popular humorists of his time, Thurber celebrated the comic frustrations and eccentricities of ordinary people. In collaboration with his college friend, Elliott Nugent, he wrote the Broadway comedy, The Male Animal, later adapted into a film, which starred Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland.
Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles L. Thurber and Mary Agnes "Mame" (née Fisher) Thurber on December 8, 1894. Both of his parents greatly influenced his work. His father, a sporadically employed clerk and minor politician who dreamed of being a lawyer or an actor, is said to have been the inspiration for the small, timid protagonist typical of many of his stories. Thurber described his mother as a "born comedian" and "one of the finest comic talents I think I have ever known." She was a practical joker, and on one occasion pretended to be crippled and attended a faith healer revival, only to jump up and proclaim herself healed.
I have a love for James Thurber's work and I hope you do too. Enjoy. I make no profit off of this video. I do not own the rights.
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" the classic 1939 short story by James Thurber, read by Patrick Frederic. The most famous of Thurber's stories, it first appeared in The New Yorker on March 18, 1939, and was first collected in his book My World and Welcome to It.
by James Thurber - a fable of our time (classic UPA cartoon 1953)
The first major documentary film on James Thurber's life and work, JAMES THURBER: THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES looks at the humorist's accomplishments as a journalist, playwright, cartoonist and social critic. Thurber (1894-1961) was born in Columbus, Ohio, but headed East and became part of the sophisticated Algonquin Roundtable of writers and wits. For three decades, he created drawings for The New Yorker magazine gently satirizing modern life. Sightless in one eye since childhood, he was legally blind for the last 20 years of his life. George Plimpton narrates the hour-long film, with remarks from Edward Albee, John Updike, Fran Lebowitz, Alistair Cooke, Rosemary Thurber, Roger Angell and Roy Blount Jr., among others.
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For the first picture of a beautiful princess I am indebted to Susan Maxwell Skinner who painted it. It appears on her website, "Memory of a Rose". Susan will sell you a signed poster-size print for $15 - or the same picture on a greeting card in you prefer something smaller. http://www.susanmaxwellskinner.com/celebrating.php The second picture is a drawing by James Thurber, photographed from my old yellowed copy because I couldn't find it on the web.
I have a love for James Thurber's work and I hope you do too. Enjoy. I make no profit off of this video. I do not own the rights.
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" the classic 1939 short story by James Thurber, read by Patrick Frederic. The most famous of Thurber's stories, it first appeared in The New Yorker on March 18, 1939, and was first collected in his book My World and Welcome to It.
by James Thurber - a fable of our time (classic UPA cartoon 1953)
The first major documentary film on James Thurber's life and work, JAMES THURBER: THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES looks at the humorist's accomplishments as a journalist, playwright, cartoonist and social critic. Thurber (1894-1961) was born in Columbus, Ohio, but headed East and became part of the sophisticated Algonquin Roundtable of writers and wits. For three decades, he created drawings for The New Yorker magazine gently satirizing modern life. Sightless in one eye since childhood, he was legally blind for the last 20 years of his life. George Plimpton narrates the hour-long film, with remarks from Edward Albee, John Updike, Fran Lebowitz, Alistair Cooke, Rosemary Thurber, Roger Angell and Roy Blount Jr., among others.
Pohádka. Příjemný poslech.
For the first picture of a beautiful princess I am indebted to Susan Maxwell Skinner who painted it. It appears on her website, "Memory of a Rose". Susan will sell you a signed poster-size print for $15 - or the same picture on a greeting card in you prefer something smaller. http://www.susanmaxwellskinner.com/celebrating.php The second picture is a drawing by James Thurber, photographed from my old yellowed copy because I couldn't find it on the web.
The White Deer by James Thurber part 3. Narrated by George Rose. Copyright 1986 by Listen for Pleasure Holdings.
The White Deer by James Thurber. Narrated by George Rose. Copyright 1986 by Listen For Pleasure Holdings Inc
The White Deer by James Thurber part 4. Narrated by George Rose. Copyright 1986 by Listen for Pleasure Holdings.
The White Deer by James Thurber part 1. Narrated by George Rose. Copyright 1986 by Listen For Pleasure Holdings Inc.
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James Thurber, American University, delivers remarks on the new Congress and discusses the important issues facing the Congress and the Obama Administration at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2013. A text transcript can be found at http://fpc.state.gov/206369.htm.
Panel 3 - Lessons Learned: The Future of Congressional Reform - John A. Lawrence (Moderator), Frances E. Lee, Norman Ornstein, and Julian E. Zelizer. Closing Remarks - James Thurber
Join us for a discussion with Neil Gaiman, who is hosting The Wall Street Journal book club. He'll be answering questions from readers about his pick, "13 Clocks" by James Thurber. Submit your questions: http://on.wsj.com/U9yscK
Two vintage radio plays - "A Friend to Alexander" by James Thurber and "The Dream" by Arch Oboler. Commercials for sponsors Aroma Thyme Bistro, Gaby's Cafe, Dr. Arthur Lukoff, Matthews Pharmacy, Thornton Inc., and Tony & Nick's Italian Kitchen. Cast includes Molly Densmore, Ray Faiola, Hillary Jackson, CC Loveheart, Cooper Mulderry, Justin Pietropaolo, John Simon, David Smilow, and Michael Weinand. Foley by Jory Faiola.
Jabberwock is a 1972 play by American playwrights Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, a semi-biographical account of the childhood of author/cartoonist/playwright James Thurber. It focuses on his early life and his eccentric family as they live through World War I. If interested in this or any other play in the ten or so years I was associated with LOL you can contact me through my website http://heavensmarkproductionsinc.com/