George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
Clip: 5/16/2014 | 2m 38s
Plimpton shaped the prestigious literary magazine with the flair of a kindly ringmaster.
George Plimpton was famous for shaping one of the country's most prestigious literary magazines, all while keeping it fun. He encouraged his young staff and created an informal community with plenty of apartment parties and sports activities. Robert Silvers of <em>The New York Review of Books</em> calls Plimpton "a ringmaster of a little circus."
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George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
Clip: 5/16/2014 | 2m 38s
George Plimpton was famous for shaping one of the country's most prestigious literary magazines, all while keeping it fun. He encouraged his young staff and created an informal community with plenty of apartment parties and sports activities. Robert Silvers of <em>The New York Review of Books</em> calls Plimpton "a ringmaster of a little circus."
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George Plimpton: Making a Success out of Failure
Journalist George Plimpton did not show early promise when he failed at Exeter Academy. (3m 11s)
George Plimpton's Famous April Fool's Day Joke
Plimpton's assistant was tasked with keeping his Sports Illustrated hoax going. (3m 11s)
Peter Matthiessen Interview About The Paris Review
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) co-founded The Paris Review in 1953. (1m 28s)
Plimpton Gives Writer Jay McInerney His Debut
Plimpton published McInerney's first story ever in The Paris Review in 1982. (2m 17s)
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Trailer
Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more. (2m 8s)
Ric Burns on George Plimpton's Death
Documentary filmmaker Ric Burns describes the surprise of George Plimpton's death. (2m 10s)
Robert F. Kennedy: Friend and Admirer of George Plimpton
In this excerpt, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recalls his father's admiration for Plimpton. (1m 55s)
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Preview
Premieres Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (31s)
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