Tag Archives: Blacklisting

Blacklisted! – The Albert Maltz Papers

Posted on October 12, 2020 by ahcadmin

Brooklyn-born Albert Maltz grew up in affluence. His Russian immigrant Jewish parents had made good in their new American home. Maltz’s education credentials were those of an elite. He studied philosophy at Columbia University, graduating in 1928. He then attended the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biographies and Profiles, Entertainment, Literature | Tagged Albert Maltz, Blacklisted Writers, Blacklisting, Communist Party USA, Group Theatre, Hollywood Ten, House Un-American Activities Committee, Playwright, Screenplay Writing, Screenwriter | 2 Comments

Spotlighting Communism & Hollywood in the papers of Sesame Street’s Mr. Hooper

Posted on April 18, 2018 by ahcadmin

One of the most recognizable figures of the first thirteen years (1969-1982) of PBS’s Sesame Street was Mr. Hooper the grocer, played by veteran actor Will Lee. He was one of the four original human characters on the show. Before … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged Activism, Actor's Laboratory Theatre, Blacklisted Actors, Blacklisting, Federal Theatre Project, Hollywood Blacklist, House Un-American Activities Committee, McCarthyism, Mr. Hooper, popular culture, Red Scare, Sesame Street, Will Lee | Leave a comment

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Spotlighting Communism & Hollywood in the papers of Sesame Street’s Mr. Hooper

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