Sam Waterston Returns to ‘The Great Gatsby’ House, Over 50 Years Later, on ‘Today’

Newport, Rhode Island, Celebrates 100 Years of ‘Great Gatsby’

The town of Newport, Rhode Island, where the 1974 film-adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” was filmed, celebrated the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel by welcoming the return of actor Sam Waterston who shared behind-the-scenes stories with the community. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Anne Thompson sits down with Waterston and also meets with Newport locals who found their way into the movie.

Sam Waterston Returns to ‘The Great Gatsby’ House, Over 50 Years Later, on ‘Today’

The actor played Nick Carraway in the 1974 film.

On 50th anniversary of 'Great Gatsby' in Newport, Mark Patinkin considers today's overlaps

On 50th anniversary of 'Great Gatsby' in Newport_ Mark Patinkin considers today's overlaps

Rhode Island is home to some of USA TODAY’s best scenic views From Prospect Terrace Park to Mohegan Bluffs in Rhode Island, discover some of USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views in America for 2025. Actor Sam Waterston, who played Nick Carraway in the 1974 film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," recently spoke at a Preservation Society of Newport County event commemorating the film's 50th anniversary.The event took place at Rosecliff, the Newport man…