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December 17, 2008

Ken Duberstein, chief of staff in the Reagan White House, weighs in on an auto industry bailout and the presidential transition. Legendary comedian and actor Dick Van Dyke describes how he became the narrator of The Wonder Kids documentary.


Ken Duberstein

Ken Duberstein

Ken Duberstein

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Former Former White House chief of staff explains why he thinks President-elect Obama has made smart choices for his staff. (2:25)
 
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Full interview. (12:19)
 
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Ken Duberstein was the White House Chief of Staff for Ronald Reagan and managed that administration's transition to George H. W. Bush's presidency. He's now chair and CEO of The Duberstein Group, a strategic planning and consulting company. He's also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and was a consultant on the Emmy-winning TV series, The West Wing.


 

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

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Actor-comedian reflects on his career and explains why acting was not his best gift. (2:12)
 
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Full interview. (10:04)
 
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One of America's most adored comedians, Dick Van Dyke is also gifted at singing, dancing, acting, writing and illustrating. He's entertained audiences for more than five decades, with credits that include roles on TV, stage and film. He secured his place in TV history with The Dick Van Dyke Show and starred in and exec-produced the hit show, Diagnosis Murder. Van Dyke has won multiple Emmys and a Grammy for his versatile work. He's written two books and narrates the award-winning documentary, The Wonder Kids.