NEW YORK: Broadcast legend, Himan Brown, producer of such classic radio programs as Inner Sanctum, Dick Tracey, and The CBS Mystery Theater, presents Rockets Red Glare, a recording session of a rare live audio drama at the 119th AES Convention at the Javits Center Friday, October 7th 5:00PM -6:00PM.
Scripted by Jerome Coopersmith, this special AES Historical and Broadcast Event features esteemed film and stage actors Marion Seldes, (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mona Lisa Smile), Paul Hecht (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Miami Vice), Bob Balaban (Seinfeld) and Russell Horton (Law and Order, Miami Vice). Based on the classic film Twelve Angry Men, Rockets Red Glare, is an hour-long drama focusing on the real life of George Voskovec, an actor and writer who
escaped from the Nazis to a new life in America. The recorded performance will be made available on CD to AES members.
“This is a stirring story about one man’s search for freedom,” says Brown, whose foundation, Radio Drama Network, is funding this performance
for the Audio Engineering Society as part of its Historical Program. “Jerome
Coopersmith’s script poses some intriguing questions about freedom and democracy.”
Hi Brown, is one of the most influential producers in radio history. He has
produced more than 30,000 shows over a span of 65 years. A member of the Radio
Hall of Fame, he is also the recipient of The American Broadcast Pioneer and
the prestigious Peabody Awards.
In recent years, through his non-profit educational foundation, Brown has created
a series of radio theater biographies entitled, They Were Giants, dramatizing
the lives of such literary figures as Walt Whitman and H.G. Wells. Additional
projects include We, The Living, a series of reality dramas about the vibrant
lives of senior citizens. He also teaches SVA and Brooklyn College audio drama
production.
“We are honored to have Himan Brown produce this thought-provoking audio
drama for the AES Historical Program,” says AES Historical Committee chair
Harry Hirsch. “Broadcast Events Chair David Bialik has done a remarkable
job in coordinating this event. Hi Brown is an amazing force in broadcasting
and the performance promises to be a highlight of this years’ convention.”
