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August 22, 2008

Words That Work author Frank Luntz explains why Sen. Obama has been losing ground in the polls to Sen. McCain. Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar discusses how he became a child star and why he chose to continue acting as an adult.


Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

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Actor discusses the the reality of child stardom today. (2:49)
 
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Full interview. (10:52)
 
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Perhaps best known for his role as iconic 90s teen Zack Morris in NBC's Saved by the Bell, Mark-Paul Gosselaar has also starred in the critically acclaimed television drama NYPD Blue. The California native began his acting career in small movies and commercials. Outside of his extensive film and TV work, Gosselaar finds time to indulge his interests in such sports as cycling, auto racing and motorcross. He's also an avid pilot. He's set to star in the TNT network's new drama Raising the Bar.


 

Frank Luntz

Frank Luntz

Frank Luntz

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Author explains why Sen. Obama has been losing ground in the polls to Sen. McCain. (1:38)
 
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Full interview. (11:22)
 
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Considered the go-to consultant for communication and language guidance, Frank Luntz was named by Business Week as one of the four "Top Research Minds." He's president of The Word Doctors, with a client base that includes TV networks, Fortune 500 CEOs and major news publications. He was also the pollster of record for the ‘94 Contract with America and has taught courses at Harvard and George Washington University. Luntz' books include The New York Times best seller Words that Work and What Americans Really Want…Really.