Critic at Large (1948)
2 votes
Author and critic John Mason Brown, who once commented that "some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes," offered this intellectual alternative in 1948-1949. It consisted of an informal living-room discussion on the arts with two or three guests, of the caliber of author James Michener, producer Billy Rose, publishrer Bennet Cerf, and critic Bosley Crowther. The subjects ranged from modern art to new novels, films, the theater and fashions.
Read the Critic at Large feature →Top billed cast
Full cast & crew →
John Mason BrownHimself - Host
Clifton FadimanHimselfHoward HaycroftHimself - Mystery Writer / Publisher
J. Scott SmartHimself - Stage / Radio Actor
Rex StoutHimself - Creator of Nero WolfeBosley CrowtherSelfMovie DNA
More like this
More Talk →
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing momentFrequently asked questions about Critic at Large
What is Critic at Large about?
Author and critic John Mason Brown, who once commented that "some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes," offered this intellectual alternative in 1948-1949. It consisted of an informal living-room discussion on the arts with two or three guests, of the caliber of author James Michener, producer Billy Rose, publishrer Bennet Cerf, and critic Bosley Crowther. The subjects ranged from modern art to new novels, films, the theater and fashions.
How long is Critic at Large?
Critic at Large has a runtime of 30 minutes.