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Profiling George Plimpton (1927-2003), whose exploits in participatory journalism led to such fun reads as "Paper Lion" (about how he tried out for the Detroit Lions) and "Out of My League" (about his stint pitching to baseball all-stars). He also edited the literary journal Paris Review; hung out with U.S. presidents; and served as the Big Apple's (unofficial) fireworks commissioner. The documentary includes archival footage; and remarks from such notables as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Hugh Hefner.
First Air Date : Jun 23, 1986
Last Air date : Apr 02, 2024
Episode : 296 Episode
Season : 38 Season
Runtime: 90:14 minutes
Studio: PBS
Country: United States of America
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