Harry Townsend’s Last Stand is a comedy about what could be tragedy — the decline of a man beyond his prime, and the struggle of a son to connect with his fading father. Written by playwright George Eastman, it hits close to home for Kevin, who interviews — and laughs along with — Broadway legend and Tony winner Len Cariou and his co-star, Tony nominee Craig Bierko, and gets vital and timely advice about caretaking from AARP’s caregiving expert, Amy Goyer.

ResourcesHarry Townsend's Last Stand performs at City Center Stage II. Visit https://www.harrytownsendslaststand.com/ for tickets and information.For information and resources about eldercare and aging, visit https://www.aarp.org/

Walk down memory lane with Len Cariou and Craig Bierko in their signature roles:Len at Feinstein's/54 Below for a Sondheim show: https://youtu.be/qbTzzRFqT8oCraig at the 2000 Tony Awards: https://youtu.be/uh7KiFmzlic

CreditsThe Backdrop is hosted by Kevin Bleyer and produced by Nella Vera.The Backdrop artwork is by Philip Romano.Follow Kevin Bleyer and Nella Vera on Twitter: @kevinbleyer / @spinstripes

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