Norman Jewison's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Air on THIRTEEN, 7/5

By: Jul. 03, 2014
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Director Norman Jewison's 1971 film adaptation of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will air this Saturday, July 5th as part of Reel 13's July line up on THIRTEEN.

In czarist Russia, a poor Jewish milkman (Topol) and his wife must marry off their five daughters while dealing with political opression. Based on the Tony-winning musical. With Topol, Norma Crane and Leonard Frey.

Visit Reel 13 Online at www.thirteen.org/sites/reel13/ for additional information.

WNET is the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21, New York's public television stations. For more than 50 years, THIRTEEN has been a partner with the tri-state community, using its rich resources to inform and inspire the passionate people of New York and the world to better understand and address the issues that challenge our diverse communities.

Reel 13 is funded by the Sy Syms Foundation and the Rubin Museum of Art.
David Horn is executive producer. Bob Morris is senior producer. Colleen McHugh is associate producer. Kevin Alexander is associate producer.

About WNET
As New York's flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than 5 million viewers each week. WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS Newshour Weekend, Charlie Rose and a range of documentaries, children's programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. Pioneers in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state's unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS, Reel 13, NJTV News with Mike Schneider and MetroFocus, the multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. WNET is also a leader in connecting with viewers on emerging platforms, including the THIRTEEN Explore iPad App where users can stream PBS content for free.


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