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Don Hewitt: IN MEMORIAM 1922-2009

CBS News forever changed the face of broadcast journalism with the premiere of 60 MINUTES, and the man behind it was creator Don Hewitt.

Aug 19th, 2009 | 1 comment | 4,890 Views
(14 votes)
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Les Paul: Chasing Sound (IN MEMORIAM 1915-2009)

In 1941 a 26-year-old Les Paul fashioned a solid body guitar he dubbed "The Log." It was the foundation of what is still the gold-standard of electric guitars.

Aug 13th, 2009 | 76 comments | 38,347 Views
(44 votes)
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Dalton Trumbo: Introduction to TRUMBO

TRUMBO is adapted from his son Christopher’s 2003 play and based on the letters Dalton Trumbo wrote during the 'Red Scare' in mid-20th century.

Aug 11th, 2009 | 63 comments | 15,747 Views
(38 votes)
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Hollywood Chinese: Introduction

From the sexed-up Suzie Wong to the kung fu fighting Bruce Lee, American Masters tackles issues of race and representation in "Hollywood Chinese."

Mar 20th, 2009 | 27 comments | 23,122 Views
(29 votes)
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The Brothers Warner: About the Film

Narrated by Harry Warner's granddaughter Cass, "The Brothers Warner" is a portrait of the film pioneers who founded and ran the WB studio for over 50 years.

Sep 9th, 2008 | 10 comments | 8,574 Views
(36 votes)
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Warner Bros: You Must Remember This

In April 1923, four brothers from Youngstown, Ohio officially incorporated their new motion picture company, which would grow into the media empire Warner Bros.

Sep 9th, 2008 | 77 comments | 27,100 Views
(50 votes)
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Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character

In this interview, Carol Burnett provides her own take on an award-winning career that began in New York City in the 1950s.

Aug 24th, 2008 | 17 comments | 14,913 Views
(26 votes)
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Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter

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 | 31,003 Views
(26 votes)
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Waldo Salt: About Waldo Salt

Nineteen thirty-eight was a fateful year for Waldo Salt. It was the year the young screenwriter saw his first screenplay, "THE SHOPWARN ANGEL," produced by Joe Mankiewicz, with a cast featuring James Stewart, Margaret Sullivan, and Walter Pidgeon.

Dec 11th, 2006 | 0 comments | 94 Views
(1 votes)
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