March 24, 1962
Bill McDow on his mother’s piano playing and why his father might have written to Bernstein.
#12 “I felt I had to write and thank you for everything”
January 4, 1962
Susan Maldon on her love of West Side Story, writing fan letters and seeing Leonard Bernstein in person.
#13 “I have a collection of autographs”
January 4, 1962
Meg Sheridan Schmidt on autograph collecting and learning to appreciate classical music.
#14 “A truly worthwhile service to the music lovers of our country”
March 26, 1962
Jason Lindsay and Alyson Lofe on their father’s typewriter and the passion – which he shared with Bernstein – for promoting the creative arts.