Chuck Scarborough Retires, Paul Schrader's New Film, Truman Capote at 100, a History of New Yorkers and Their Pets
After over 50 years on the job, recently, veteran WNBC anchor and journalist Chuck Scarborough announced he plans to retire and sign-off the air for good, with his last broadcast taking place on December 12. Scarborough is most known for his partnership with fellow anchor Sue Simmons, or known to New Yorkers as "Chuck and Sue." Jerry Barmash, broadcaster and author of the book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, discusses his reaction to the news and tell us more about Scarborough's long and successful career, and we take your calls.
Prolific filmmaker Paul Schrader returns as writer and director of the new film, "Oh, Canada," starring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi as a documentary filmmaker different stages of his life. Schrader joins us ahead of its release on December 6.
Author and socialite Truman Capote would have turned 100 this year. To celebrate and discuss Capote's literary legacy, authors Jay McInerney and John Burnham Schwartz join us, and take your calls. McInerney and Burnham Schwartz will be speaking at an event at the 92Y this evening, alongside Sloane Crosley.
A new exhibition at the New-York Historical Society looks at centuries of New Yorkers and their animals and how each impacted the other. From indigenous groups like the Mohawk, who had a spiritual connection with some animals, to settlers who brought European hunting culture, to New Yorkers who featured their pets prominently in painted family portraits, Pets and The City also explores the legislative side of how New York has used the law to protect animals as well as govern their behavior. Curator Roberta Olson joins us to discuss the show, on view through April 20.
