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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist on how it became a sensation

Clip: 6/11/2016 | 5m 37s

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist Sheldon Harnick shares how the musical became a sensation.

A half century after its premiere, the songs of “Fiddler On The Roof” are known around the world. The musical’s lyricist Sheldon Harnick, 92, is set to receive a lifetime achievement award this Sunday at the 70th annual Tony Awards on Sunday. He spoke with the NewsHour’s Zachary Green about the story behind some of Broadway’s most famous numbers.

06/11/2016 | Rating NR

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