Why Did They Keep the Tapes Hidden? Unraveling the Mystery of the 2006 Play

Once upon a time, there was a well-known journalist named David Frost who had scored a major interview with former United States President Richard Nixon. The interview was highly anticipated and would give Frost the chance to ask Nixon questions about the controversial Watergate scandal, which had rocked the nation in the early 1970s.

As the interview progressed, Frost became increasingly frustrated with Nixon’s evasive answers and his attempts to downplay his role in the scandal. Finally, Frost asked the question that would go down in history: “Why didn’t you burn the tapes?”

The tapes in question were recordings made by Nixon of conversations in the Oval Office, which ultimately led to his downfall. Many people believed that if Nixon had destroyed the tapes, he may have been able to escape impeachment and removal from office.

Years later, in 2006, a play was written about this historic interview. It was titled “Frost/Nixon” and chronicled the intense interactions between Frost and Nixon during the interview. The play drew on transcripts from the original interview, as well as interviews with the real-life Frost and Nixon.

And so, the answer to the crossword clue “2006 play with question ‘Why didn’t you burn the tapes?'” is “Frost/Nixon” – a play that brought this iconic moment in history to life for a new generation.