To people like my 85 year old father (whose father lost everything in the Depression), "Death of a Salesmen" speaks to him like no other play. It is an extremely hard-hitting piece of theatre.
The Crucible will last long after people have forgotten about "McCarthyism." Why? 'Cause it's a crackling good play about a very interesting time in our history.
No sense of humor? Read or see "The Price." Or think back on Miller's talk show appearances when he was always good for a funny anecdote.
One aside, as an essayist he was horrible. Not an original thought in his head, apparently. Sent me scurrying back to Gore Vidal.
Whew! Either you're kidding -- or you are in need of help.