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Allison Williams

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads May 10, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Caroline Chen, Keri Bertino, Ann Friedman, Allison Williams, and Brian Payton.

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

The Mysterious Disappearance of Sam Sayers

by Krista Stevens May 7, 2019October 19, 2022

They’ve spent 8,000 hours searching for Sam Sayers.

Posted inArts & Culture, Quote Posts

What Has Everyone Got Against Dave Matthews?

by Krista Stevens November 27, 2018October 19, 2022

What’s not to like about Dave Matthews, asks Allison Williams.

Posted inNonfiction, Story

When Mary Martin Was the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

by Longreads December 2, 2014October 19, 2022

In the 1950s, a musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’ starring Mary Martin became a sensation, attracting the fourth biggest audience of all time for a scripted TV show when a live production was broadcast on NBC.

Posted inNonfiction

When Mary Martin Was the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

by Longreads December 2, 2014October 19, 2022

In the 1950s, a musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’ starring Mary Martin became a sensation, attracting the fourth biggest audience of all time for a scripted TV show when a live production was broadcast on NBC.

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