Everybody's Got Conditions By Sarah Wooley
Sarah Wooley
Everybody's Got Conditions is a fascinating exploration of Tennessee Williams' career during a pivotal moment in 1961. At the age of 50, Williams faced criticism for his latest work, despite his previous successes like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and A Streetcar Named Desire. The play The Night of the Iguana was set to feature strong female roles, initially intended for Katherine Hepburn, who ultimately declined.
In a surprising turn, the role of Maxine Faulk was offered to Bette Davis, a Hollywood icon looking for a comeback after years away from the stage. Although Williams had reservations, rehearsals began in the autumn of 1961. However, casting Davis would later be seen as a significant misstep in Williams' illustrious career.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Episode 1 | 43:23 |
Reviews
Are there no more good British radio actresses?
MPDMedia
Intriguing premise shot down by terrible voice-work, particularly the woman playing Bette Davis. If you can't imitate a voice that iconic, stick to video game narration, or whatever you ladies do for a side gig. BBC would have done better hiring a competent drag artist for the part.
This should NOT catalog as old time radio
AncientAxim
This stinks, and was created this freaking generation. Why is it even archived at all actually. It's not otr, and BBC can archive their own contemporary programs
Well now!
radioannouncer
Sorry you feel that way! This is a Radio Drama!