ALICE IN RADIOLAND
Sir,-It seems to me that your commentator is a little harsh with the CarrolSlaughter version of Alice in Wonderland. Of course, we all know how we would like Alice done, but after all my years of radio listening I shudder to think what could have been done to her. To young people the chief attraction was hearing their favourite comedians all together and, from my experience it
did nothing to detract from the love and appreciation they have for the "Straight Alice." The youngsters heard it with the glee that all children take in adults unbending and playing the fool. I agree that Askey was badly cast. I should have dispensed with the children’s voices altogether and cast Askey as Alice. I found the Cheshire Cat disappointing. But after all, the glory of a classic is that it can be mangled, misquoted, and parodied and yet remain firm as a rock. In fact, a classic only weaves itself into its native fabric when it is taken liberties with; or shall we say that being taken liberties with is a sign that it has been absorbed? I hope to see my youngsters enjoy many more presentations of the CarrolSlaughter Presentation.
CHESSY
(Dunedin).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 14, Issue 354, 5 April 1946, Page 5
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204ALICE IN RADIOLAND New Zealand Listener, Volume 14, Issue 354, 5 April 1946, Page 5
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