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FAMILY AND HERITAGE

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Johnny’s Toughest Critic: His Mother

Carl Reiner, Bob Newhart and Garry Shandling discuss the strained and complicated relationship Johnny Carson had with his mother, Ruth, and how it may have affected Carson and his career.

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story

WB through the Years (Photo Gallery)

View photos of Warner Bros. productions, from the studio's humble but ambitious beginnings to its blockbusters of today. The studio was founded by the four Warner brothers Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack.

Good Ol’ Charles Schulz

Good Ol’ Charles Schulz

The following is excerpted from the biography Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaelis. In this passage, young Charles "Sparky" Schulz sets off to serve in World War II on the eve of his mother's death.

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Read an excerpt from Bob Dylan’s autobiography

An excerpt from Bob Dylan's autobiography: On the corner I put the dime in the slot and dialed the operator for long distance, called collect and the call went right through. I wanted everyone to know I was all right. My mother would usually give ...

Nat King Cole: The World of Nat Kind Cole

Filmmaker Interview with Nat King Cole’s daughter, Carole Cole

The AMERICAN MASTERS documentary on singing legend Nat King Cole offers a personal glimpse into Cole's family life through interviews with his wife and two of his five children, including his eldest, Carole Cole, the CEO of King Cole Partners. As CEO, Cole works in ...