The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory is a 1961 American TV film based on the novel "The Power and the Glory" by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas. It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of "The Moon and Sixpence" which won him an Emmy. Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the script in seven days. David Susskind originally wanted Richard Burton to co star with Olivier. The project was announced in April 1961
The Glory and the Dream The Glory and the Dream The Glory and the Dream: A Narrative History of America, 1932-1972 is a 1,400-page social history by William Manchester, first published in 1974. Sometimes sold as two volumes, it describes the history of the United States between 1932 and 1972. "The Glory and the Dream" was listed as a "New York Times" bestseller in 1975. The book details both social history and political machinations in the period with a focus on how the New Deal, the Second World War and the Cold War influenced American culture. Special attention is paid to Roosevelt's New Deal and