From the opening days of World War II through his death in 1965, Edward R. Murrow had an unparalleled influence on broadcast journalism.
Feb 2nd, 2007 | 19 comments | 31,255 Views
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Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
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Elaine May: About Elaine May
Mike Nichols and Elaine May revolutionized the landscape of American comedy. By perfecting the art of improvisation and introducing it to the public through their appearances in clubs and on television and radio, they forever changed our expectations of comedy, and our sense of humor.
Sep 8th, 2004 | 0 comments | 243 Views
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Elia Kazan: About Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan, one of America's great directors, was to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, and this honor had divided Hollywood.
Sep 3rd, 2003 | 0 comments | 1,165 Views
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Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
From those early days on Harlem streets to the upper stratosphere of musical fame, Ella Fitzgerald's life was the quintessential American success story.
Jun 1st, 2005 | 1 comment | 2,681 Views
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Ernest Hemingway: Reflections on Ernest Hemingway
When Joseph Conrad died, Ernest Hemingway, by way of an obituary notice, wrote a little piece in the TRANSATLANTIC REVIEW, in October 1924, and what he said was that if it could be shown that by grinding T. S. Eliot down to a fine powder, and by sprinkling the powder upon Conrad's grave, then Conrad would immediately jump out of his grave and commence to write, then he, Hemingway, would leave for London immediately with a sausage grinder in his luggage.
Sep 14th, 2005 | 0 comments | 3,084 Views
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Essay: The Crack-Up
The following is an excerpt from the essay "The Crack-Up," reprinted from The Crack-Up, a compilation of articles written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in one book by New Directions Publishing.
Aug 31st, 2005 | 2 comments | 3,995 Views
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Frederic Remington: About Frederic Remington
With his dynamic representations of cowboys and cavalrymen, bronco busters and braves, 19th-century artist Frederic Remington created a mythic image of the American West that continues to inspire America today.
Feb 17th, 2003 | 0 comments | 379 Views
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Frank Gehry: Sketches of Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry loves to sketch. It is the beginning of his architectural process.
Sep 20th, 2006 | 0 comments | 1,973 Views
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Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Gene Kelly revived the movie musical and redefined dance on screen, bringing with him an inspired sensibility and an original vitality.
Jun 8th, 2006 | 29 comments | 26,731 Views
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George Balanchine: Master of the Dance
George Balanchine, the Russian born artistic director and primary choreographer of the New York City Ballet, had created over 400 works and was recognized as a 20th-century master.
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