Becoming Mike Nichols

[Tara Ariano]

A compilation of discussions between director Mike Nichols (1931-2014) and his colleague Jack O'Brien includes the former's recollections of his early career in show business, including his comedy performances with Elaine May in the late 1950s; stage directions of "Barefoot in the Park" (1963) and "The Odd Couple" (1965); and making the films "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966) and "The Graduate" (1967). The interviews were filmed at the Golden Theatre in New York City in July 2014.

 

Premieres Monday, February 22 at 9 PM ET.

[Primetimer]

Legendary writer-director Nichols gave his last in-depth interview to friend Jack O'Brien; viewers get to eavesdrop.

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[Charlie Baker]

I wasn't sure this was necessary after seeing the American Masters on Nichols directed by Elaine May. But in fact the two films seem excellent complements to each other.

[atlantaloves]

It was wonderful and so full of inside information on his first two films. I loved it and yes, it is a great companion piece to the PBS documentary. I highly recommend this documentary. What a life this man lead, was there anybody that he did not know? I think not.