Sheldon Harnick looks back on 50 years of 'Fiddler'

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The 91-year-old lyricist for "Fiddler on the Roof" discusses the show's legacy.

More than 50 years after the Broadway premiere of "Fiddler on the Roof," the musical's universal story continues to resonate with audiences seeing its fifth revival, which opened in December. NewsHour's Zachary Green sits down with the musical's 91-year-old lyricist, Sheldon Harnick, who discusses the show's inspiration, meaning and legacy.

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