William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is an exquisite comedy of comparison and contrast. Helen Hunt, who has played Beatrice twice, investigates this finely balanced play through the testimonies of other actors who have played its major roles.

Originally released by PBS, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 04, 2018.

Seminal Romantic Comedy (5:13); --Main Plot and Source Material (3:36); -- Beatrice and Benedick (3:31); -- Inspiration for Beatrice (3:37); -- Hunt Visits Globe Theatre (5:26); -- "Plain-Dealing Villain" and Gulling Scenes (12:20); -- Uncomfortable Wedding (8:02); -- Claudio's Redemption (6:14); -- Happy Ending (4:57); -- Credits: Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt (1:01); .