Merely Players: The Scripts [Hardcover]

Robert E. Wood (Author), Anthony Wynn (Author), Barry Morse (Author)

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About the Author

BARRY MORSE has played more than 3,000 roles on the stage, screen, and radio in a career that has spanned nearly seven decades. He is most well-known for his co-starring roles in the television hits The Fugitive and Space: 1999. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Iuniverse Inc (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595656730
• ISBN-13: 978-0595656738
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,197,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anthony's interest in writing blossomed as editor of two independent periodicals, and his first published article (an interview with actor Martin Landau) was published in SFTV magazine. His work has also been published in issues of FILMFAX magazine.

His stage play "Bernard and Bosie: A Most Unlikely Friendship", has been performed in both London and New York. He is co-author of the nonfiction books "Merely Players", "Pulling Faces, Making Noises", and "Stories of the Theatre".

Anthony is co-author of the theatrical memoir of Barry Morse, "Remember With Advantages". Future volumes include "Valiant for Truth: Barry Morse and his Lifelong Association with Bernard Shaw" and the final book Barry edited prior to his passing, "Presenting Barry Morse and Merely Players".

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Merely Perfect!, April 26, 2003

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This review is from: Merely Players: The Scripts (Paperback)

This is a book for everyone to read - it is endlessly interesting. You don't need to have an interest in theatrical history, either, because the stories in this book play like little mini-dramas or comedies, and I think they will appeal to almost every reader. Some are very sad and touching, and others are laugh-out-loud funny!
I've always enjoyed Barry Morse as an actor since before his days on The Fugitive, and it is a treasure to have this book where he shares these moments of theatrical excitement.
It's a perfect mix of material, and a merely perfect book!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful written record of unforgettable performances!, May 7, 2003

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This review is from: Merely Players: The Scripts (Paperback)

After seeing Barry in his one-man play 'Merely Players' not long ago, I was excited to learn that the text of his performance would be available in a book. Interestingly, this volume also includes the scripts from his TV series 'Presenting Barry Morse' which were a great treat to discover. The stories and performance pieces cover material from pre-Shakespearian times to the present, some very funny and others quite moving - and include material by Shakespeare, Dickens, Shaw, Anton Chekhov, and many others. The book includes a lot of photos from Barry's performances and closes with a number of biographical essays on the notables who play roles in the scripts. An interesting read and highly recommended for both fans of Barry Morse and people interested in theatrical history.