Question: I was stunned by the recent passing of a true operatic diva/prima donna and patron of the arts, Beverly Sills, who succumbed to cancer. Are there any plans for a TV special (on PBS, perhaps?) honoring this magnificent soprano? Or perhaps a biography of her sometimes difficult life (both of her children were born with birth defects)?
Answer: PBS's Great Performances produced a biographical special last year, Beverly Sills: Made in America, that has been repeated in many markets this month in the wake of her untimely death. If you missed it, or if it's not being shown in your market, it's available on DVD ...
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