Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck's advice

Clip: Season 33 Episode 8 | 1m 34s

Rita Moreno on how Terrence McNally owned who he was, and McNally on the advice that John Steinbeck gave him that he ignored.

Aired: 06/14/19

Rating: NR

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Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck's advice

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