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E-mail a friendDecember 19, 2005
California Sen. Barbara Boxer weighs in on the federal wiretapping controversy. Actress Peri Gilpin explains the inspiration for the Lifetime telepic, For the Love of a Child. And Tavis pays tribute to actor John Spencer.
Sen. Barbara Boxer
Sen. Barbara Boxer
California Sen. Barbara Boxer served 10 years in the House of Representatives before being elected to the Senate in '93. She's an advocate for the environment, medical research and a woman's right to choose and serves on the Commerce and Foreign Relations committees. Boxer also spent 6 years on the Marin County Board of Supervisors, becoming its first woman president. Before entering politics, she worked as a stockbroker and a journalist. She recently adding 'novelist' to her résumé with A Time to Run.
Peri Gilpin
Peri Gilpin
Peri Gilpin is known for her role on the Emmy-winning hit Frasier. She guest-starred on some of TV's most popular shows, including Designing Women and Cheers, and has an impressive list of stage credits. The Texas native began performing on her dad's radio show and worked as a makeup artist before deciding to pursue acting. Her work for the National Breast Cancer Coalition and as co-owner of Bristol Cities production company also keeps Gilpin busy. She next stars in the Lifetime TV movie, For the Love of a Child.