Visit Your Local PBS Station PBS Home PBS Home Programs A-Z TV Schedules Watch Video Donate Shop PBS Search PBS

Online NewsHour

Frank McCourt, An Online NewsHour Focus

Frank McCourt, A Conversation


Angela's Ashes
Frank McCourt discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Angela's Ashes. (4/7/97)

 

Today, 'Tis, the follow-up to Frank McCourt's best-seller Angela's Ashes, hits the bookstore shelves. In March, Terence Smith sat down with McCourt to discuss his upcoming book.

'Tis: A Memoir
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses his life and works. (3/17/99)

In His Own Words
The following is the full transcript of Terence Smith's conversation with Frank McCourt. (3/17/99)
Part 1: Mr. McCourt discusses the impact of Angela's Ashes on his life and his first impressions of America.
Part 2: From hotel houseman to soldier to teacher.
Part 3: "Irish chic" and reflections on St. Partrick's Day.
Part 4: Frank McCourt reads an excerpt from his upcoming work 'Tis: A Memoir.


The PBS NewsHour is Funded in part by: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Additional Foundation and Corporate Sponsors
Program
Support
From:
Copyright © 1996- MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.