Bernstein, Made for TV

Fishko Files from WNYC by WNYC Studios

Apr 2, 202100:07:21Arts

When we produced a feature on the celebrated Leonard Bernstein concert-broadcasts known as the Young People's Concerts (1958-1972), we were thrilled to find Roger Englander , the celebrated producer and director of the b...

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