E-mail a friendOctober 4, 2006
Former senator and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Danforth discusses how faith informs the way people live their lives and engage in politics. Actor Roscoe Orman talks about his new memoir, Sesame Street Dad.
John Danforth
John Danforth
John Danforth is a former three-term U.S. senator, representing his home state of Missouri, special envoy to the Sudan and U.N. Ambassador. He's also a retired Episcopal priest and author. In his book, Faith and Politics, he calls for ways in which to inspire trust and focus on common ground. He's written New York Times' Op-Ed pieces in which he criticized the GOP for the influence of conservative Christians. In '00, Danforth was on the short list of potential VP nominees for candidate George W. Bush.
Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman's face is instantly recognizable to Sesame Street viewers. He's spent more than 30 years as 'Gordon,' helping millions of children learn reading and writing basics. The award-winning actor has an extensive list of Broadway, feature film and TV credits. Born and raised in the Bronx, he began his career on the stage and is a founding member of Harlem's New Lafayette Theatre. Orman's recently released memoirs, Sesame Street Dad, affirm the role of parents, especially fathers, in children's lives.