A performance of King Lear by Ian McKellen, 69, caught the attention of Paula Kerger, PBS President and CEO, who scheduled it for broadcast this season. The only problem is whether the Federal Communications Commission will penalize PBS for allowing McKellen’s character to shed his clothing along with his sanity. Kerger suggested the play be broadcast on television, because “it’s the kind of thing people should be able to see.” Kerger says she will consider FCC regulations before deciding whether to show the play. —Caitlin Baker
- John Stoehr
Arts Editor
There's more to art than you think. It's not just theater, paintings, books and dance. It's the enterprise of human creativity and it takes vastly different shapes and forms. Here you'll find my thoughts about the arts in Charleston and beyond. Neither of us knows what to expect.
