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George Stevens: Timeline

As a leading producer/director of his era, Stevens repeatedly pushed against the Hollywood grain, and nearly 25 years after his death, his achievements remain largely unexplored.

Jul 13th, 2005 | 0 comments | 121 Views
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Mike Nichols: About Mike Nichols

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.

Jan 8th, 2005 | 0 comments | 256 Views
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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 | 265 Views
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The Algonquin Round Table: About the Algonquin

For more than a decade the group of tastemakers met daily at New York City’s Algonquin Hotel. They came to be known as the Algonquin Round Table and changed forever the face of American humor.

Nov 8th, 1998 | 0 comments | 273 Views
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Preston Sturges: About Preston Sturges

Considered the father of the screwball comedy, Preston Sturges was recognized as one of the great early writers in Hollywood.

Oct 8th, 1997 | 0 comments | 268 Views
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