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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Death of a Salesman

Book • 1949

Written by Arthur Miller, 'Death of a Salesman' is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn.

The play revolves around Willy Loman, an aging salesman who grapples with the reality that his American Dream of success and wealth is unattainable.

Through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments, the play explores Willy's consciousness and his inner conflict.

Willy's life is marked by poor choices, delusions, and a desperate attempt to secure a better future for his sons through his life insurance policy.

The play critiques the American Dream and the superficial values that Willy has adopted, leading to his tragic downfall.

The final scene depicts Willy's funeral, attended by only a few people, highlighting the contrast between Willy's illusions and the harsh reality of his life.

Mentioned by

Christian Wiens

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Hayes

as an enduring figure about why attention must be paid.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hayes

in a comparison to the character Willie Loman's struggle for recognition.

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Mentioned by Bill Hader when telling a story about Philip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield.

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Mentioned by

Lizzie Bassett

in the context of Marilyn Monroe's life and her husband's impact on her career.

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Mentioned by

Christian Wiens

as the origin of the name of his company, referencing the main character Willie Loman.

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Mentioned by

Adam Scott

as creating the epitome of American drama.

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Mentioned by

Adam Conover

when discussing door-to-door selling operations at the same time as the invention of this sales scheme.

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Mentioned by

Kyle Brandt

at the beginning of the episode, quoting an Arthur Miller quote, which is used to introduce the movie.

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Mentioned by

Sam Rockwell

for the monologue he performed for an audition in high school.

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Mentioned by

Sam Rockwell

when thinking about doing Arthur Miller on stage.

Mentioned by

Jake Tapper

when discussing the tragic elements within the Biden family.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and involvement in McCarthyist investigations.

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Mentioned by

Betsy Potash

as a potential subject for a mock trial project, focusing on an insurance case.

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Referenced by Brian when discussing the importance of working at IBM or AT&T for 45 years to get a pension.

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Referenced by

Morris Katz

, mentioning Philip Seymour Hoffman's foreword about Willie Loman's sigh.

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Referenced at the end of the conversation, after Rockwell performs a cold reading of Biff Lohman's monologue.

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Mentioned by

Jim Cramer

when comparing himself to the character Biff Loman.

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Mentioned by

Michael Wilbon

as one of the books that are all taken, referencing famous books that already exist.

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Mentioned by

Jake Brennan

in relation to Marilyn Monroe's marriage and her desire to be seen as a serious actress.

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