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November 9, 2004

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Celebrated attorney David Boies speculates on the next Supreme Court justice. Educator Dr. Loretta Long shares the amazing story of how she came to be Sesame Street's "Nurse Susan."


David Boies

David Boies

David Boies

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Chief partner of Boies, Schiller & Flexner, David Boies has been described by The New York Times Magazine as "the lawyer everyone wants." He's litigated many of the major cases of our time, with clients including IBM, the Justice Department in Microsoft's antitrust case, and Vice President Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election battle. Boies' new book, Courting Justice, is part autobiography and part textbook on his recent trials.


 

Dr. Loretta Long

Dr. Loretta Long

Dr. Loretta Long

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A nationally known educator, Dr. Loretta Long is widely recognized for educating through entertaining. In her role as "Nurse Susan," she's been with Sesame Street since its first season. Her entertainment credits include Broadway productions and feature films. Long has a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts and has held several visiting professorships. She conducts diversity workshops for parents, librarians and educators.