It was amazing that a play that seems dated in this world… A man whose best friend is a six-foot white rabbit… But it caught on, especially with young people – they surprised me most of all.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is referring to the play "Harvey," which was written in 1944 and starred James Stewart. The play is about a man who has an invisible friend, a six-foot tall white rabbit, that no one else can see. Despite the play seeming outdated or old-fashioned, it became very popular, especially with young people. James Stewart, the actor who starred in the play, was surprised that young audiences enjoyed it so much.
About James Stewart
James Stewart was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona. He had a prolific film career spanning 80 movies from 1935 to 1991, and was recognized as one of the greatest American male actors of the 20th century. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and later transferred to the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a brigadier general.
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