Getting Inspired with Legendary Collaborators Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock

Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, the genius minds behind "Fiddler on the Roof" break down how their stories come to life through song with David Zippel for this episode of "Legacy Project," presented by the Dramatists Guild Foundation. Produced by the Dramatists Guild Foundation, the Legacy Project is a series of interviews featuring prominent contemporary American playwrights, lyricists, and composers. Each interview offers an intimate look into the lives and creative process of these writers of the theater. Subscribe for more episodes and new videos from DGF Galas, events, workshops, and much more. The Legacy Project was originally conceived by Jonathan Reynolds. Producers include Nancy Ford, Carol Hall, Peter Ratray and Jonathan Reynolds. The interviews are filmed and directed by Jeremy Levine and Landon Van Soest of Transient Pictures. The Dramatists Guild Fund’s Media Advisor is Leonard Majzlin. The Legacy Project: Volume III is made possible through the support of DGF Board Member Roe Green & The Roe Green Foundation.

[@compuserveuser2779]

There was a period sometime in the mid-'90s when my mom cleaned Mr. and Mrs. Bock's Pound Ridge home once a week. She brought me with her sometimes. I was 14 or so. (We were basically Polish peasants.) Mr. Bock allowed me free reign in his home. I was particularly fond of his studio, with its countless music albums and the beautiful swimming pool I was graciously given access to. I was made to feel like I was visiting a blood relative's home each time. My mom was never received or treated as a housecleaner but welcomed and affectionately embraced as a family member. One of the most excellent, genuine, and admirable people I have ever known. (I still have my cherished Fidler on the Roof CD he signed for me. )
--Patryk (and Ewa)

[@lechiffre1914]

A lovely interview!

[@canaanjharris]

So wonderful, thank you for sharing all of these insightful interviews!!

[@Butlinsgvn6]

Incredible interview. It's wonderful to hear the stories and understand the history of Broadway from the people who lived through it and shaped what it is today. I hope you continue to do more videos like this, it will be an immensely valuable historical archive for theatre writers in decades (and centuries) to come

[@markmiller3279]

I so agree. It's especially interesting to hear from major collaborators like these while they still remember the details.

[@Butlinsgvn6]

Absolutely adorable moment at 26:03

[@priscillavelazquezs]

I loved this!