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Jim Lehrer For PBS's Series Make 'Em Laugh
I had to watch this twice to actually get the jokes! If you've ever watched the venerable Jim Lehrer of The Newshour With Jim Lehrer, you'll know this Southern gent is all business. So when he cracks jokes to introduce PBS's retrospective on American comedy, Make 'Em Laugh, starting in January, it's just bizarre.
YouTube and PBS Say Tape Your Vote For History and Hijinks
With all of the ACORN and voter registration snafu stories floating around, it's nice to find comfort in the cozy arms of technology. That is to say, if you have a video camera, use it. YouTube and PBS are teaming up to encourage voters to upload any footage of the voting process onto a new website.VOTE: Was Mr. Rogers Crazy Or Cool?
I used to look forward to the daily puppet shows on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." They were off the hook. Now that I'm older, I can't help but wonder about the ritualistic behavior the man demonstrated at the beginning and end of every show.
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Stranger Than Fiction: Gates and Crowley Related!
Tonight when Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley sit down over a beer with President Obama, they can avoid talking about that awkward thing that happened last week. Instead, the Harvard professor and his arresting officer can discuss how they're related!
Say What? Harvard Professor on Henry Louis Gates's Arrest
"Ain't nothing post-racial about the United States of America."
— Lawrence Bobo, Harvard professor and colleague of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Gates's arrest last week. The acclaimed Harvard scholar, author, historian and PBS documentarian was arrested trying to unjam the front door to his house after police were called by a neighbor who thought someone was breaking into the home.
The Obamas on Stevie Wonder: Isn't He Lovely!
Last night a grateful Barack and a stunning Michelle welcomed music legend Stevie Wonder to the White House to award him the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The president made it clear that awarding the prize to Stevie was not strictly business. He said: "I think it’s fair to say that had I not been a Stevie Wonder fan, Michelle might not have dated me.
Missing Words: Half of World's Languages to Die Out by 2100
The chief of a Native American tribe died last year and with her an entire language. She was the last speaker of Eyak, a tribal tongue native to south central Alaska. Sound insignificant?
David Gregory to Host Meet the Press — Good Choice?
David Gregory will be the next host of Meet the Press, according to reports. The NBC vet will take over after interim host Tom Brokaw interviews President-elect Barack Obama on this weekend's show.
Gregory, 38, has served as NBC's White House correspondent since 2000, and he currently hosts his own show on MSNBC.
What to Watch This Week: Political TV and Movies Abound
OK, OK I'm going to directly contradict every time your mother said, "read a book" or "go outside and play," because this week it's all about gripping TV. Here's what I mean: Monday — It's not light TV, but sounds compelling:- Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery — On HBO tonight at 9 p.m. this documentary tells the story of the section that serves as the burial ground of US military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Front Page: India Nuclear Deal Approved, Suicide Bombers Strike End of Ramadan, Vice Presidential Debate Tonight
- India Nuclear Deal Approved: In addition to passing the Bailout Bill last night which caused the European markets to rise, the US Senate voted 86-13 to approve a nuclear deal with India. The vote moves to end a 30-year ban on nuclear trade with India. The deal gives India access to civilian nuclear technology which critics say will expand its nuclear industry without having to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- Suicide Bombers Strike End of Ramadan: In Baghdad as Muslims marked the close of Ramadan, suicide bombers attacked two Shi'ite mosques during morning prayers, killing at least 20 people.
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