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On November 16, 2006, Jeff Foxworthy discussed how comedians need to be able to connect with their audiences and shared his definition of a redneck. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” ...

I first heard about Jamie Diaz from my Producer and cinematographer, Andrew Fredericks, who had learned the basics of her story and passed them on to me - Jamie is a trans woman incarcerated in a men’s prison in Texas and a prolific artist. He ...

On November 16, 2006, Joan Rivers spoke about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s and finding her comedic voice. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). Chapters: ...

You wouldn’t know it if you weren’t paying attention, but over the past two decades, at an age when the rest of us think about retiring to do a whole lot of nothing, Bob Dylan has released nine more records, toured the world from Tokyo ...

Jamie Diaz is a 66-year-old Mexican-American trans woman and self-taught artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men’s prison in Texas. See how her enduring friendship with Gabriel Joffe, a volunteer who happened upon one of her works, has helped Jamie’s art reach ...

Immerse yourself in Bob Dylan's revolutionary lyricism with a playlist inspired by Martin Scorsese's "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan." This selection of songs explores Dylan's musical evolution from his folk roots to rock anthems, featuring Dylan classics such as "Like a Rolling Stone" and performances ...

On July 16, 2008, Conan O’Brien spoke about his style of late night and his reason for doing comedy. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). Chapters: 00:00 Silliness as the engine ...

It costs a lot of money to open a big musical on Broadway—anywhere from $18 million to $32 million just to get in the door. So, if you wanna be a producer and you have a golden ticket at your disposal to get you through ...

Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words. For fifty years, New York photographer Corky Lee has documented Asian American communities around the country. His work has countered the oversimplified narrative of Asian Americans as they have historically been represented ...

William F. Buckley, Jr. hosted Firing Line for 33 years. During his tenure as host, he debated a number of influential public figures on topics ranging from comedy to imperialism. This compliation shows Buckley in conversation with five of his most memorable guests on matters ...