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July 2002 |
Forty years ago, Johnny Carson moved into America's living rooms and bedrooms as the host of NBC's "The Tonight Show." |
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September 2001 |
The show's impact is evidenced by the fact that, in 1953, "67% of American homes tuned in every Monday night--a figure which probably never again will be approached (for a season), given the multitude of channels now available." |
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May 2020 |
"[The 1938 movie] was fairly accurate for its day, although, in the end, paints a somewhat varnished perspective [of the yellow fever outbreak]." |
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July 2008 |
The Chicago Cubs were reigning world champions; John McGraw was in the early stages of his three-decades-long stint as manager of the New York Giants; Teddy Roosevelt occupied the White House; and the national pastime had a new song to call its own. |
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November 2001 |
A half-century after they first arrived on TV screens, Ralph and Alice Kramden and Ed Norton continue to delight audiences on countless late-night reruns. |
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July 2020 |
"[Sydney Pollack] never has received the consistency of theme status of an ameteur. Instead, he has been given that lefthanded compliment of creating films known for their proverbial 'wonderful workmanship.' " |
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March 2016 |
"Jazz singers interpret a wide rane of material, including torch songs, novelty and dance tunes, and standards borrowed from film, Broadway shows, Tin Pan Alley, the blues, and other genres." |
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November 2014 |
Being a Rockette has fulfilled all of the idealistic views of beauty, glamour, determination, and strength that we had envisioned growing up, but we have discovered that the most rewarding parts go beyond that. |
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November 2015 |
"Coming from Down Under at the tender age of 20, she landed on the Great Stage, performing in the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular." |
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January 2018 |
"Whenever I hear one of David Bowie's songs, I want to play more--and whenever I am reminded of his death, I want to remember more of his life." |
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September 2004 |
". . . The musical theater pieces staged in these few blocks have mirrored nearly every social phenomenon that ever has swept the nation. . . . No matter what is happening in America, it is reflected back in the stories acted out upon those stages." |
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July 2003 |
Oscar winners, drama, comedy, westerns, and a handful of British films combine to delight movie buffs. |
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November 2003 |
Almost two dozen Academy Award winners, literary adaptations, comedies, crime films, sports movies, and musicals can provide hours of entertainment during the coming winter months. |
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March 2003 |
The Warner Home Video backlist, with more than a dozen of the American Film Institute's 100 Best American films, is a treasure trove for collectors. |
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September 2016 |
"While [John] Bunny helped inaugurate the silent screen clown, Buster Keaton later became the only real artistic rival to Charlie Chaplin's alter ego Tramp." |
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January 2020 |
The breakout pictures for both Frank Capra and Richard Curtis were screwball comedies -"It Happened One Night" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," respectively. Both films demonstrate a closing element to the genre - wedding breakups with the wrong people. |
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November 2017 |
"Sixteen years later, my life is much different than it was in my first season. I have a wonderful husband the the cutest baby boy. I am so excited to join the group of Rockette moms. These women have been so incredibly supporting throughout my journey." |
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May 2022 |
". . . . For many 1930s critics, ["My Man Godfrey"] represented [an] obvious starting point for the genre." |
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March 2006 |
Seven timeless fairy tales unfold in all their glory during this unforgettable royal skating extravaganza. |
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November 2019 |
The Academy Award-winning song, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," proves a mystery and a marvel in the legendary Paul Newman and Robert Redford Western. |
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May 2004 |
From Clark Gable and James Stewart to Robert De Niro and Tom Cruise, from merry olde England to modern America, here are over 20 films worth watching. |
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January 2009 |
". . . The strongest argument for letting comedians play darker parts is that, despite the stereotype concerning tragedy's superiority, many would argue that comedy is more significant." |
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January 2003 |
Will some of 2002's smash hits receive the same long-lasting acclaim as a number of Hollywood classics being reissued in DVD format? |
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March 2014 |
This production has been more than five years in the making. Our goal is to capture the energy and passion of New York and put it on the Great Stage of Radio City. |
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November 2007 |
We're all in this together as the Disney megahit makes the seamless transition from the small screen to a large arena ice surface. |
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March 2001 |
Warm up for the new season with more than a century's worth of ballpark films. |
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May 2003 |
Audiences' reactions to films distributed after the death of their stars have reflected mixed results. |
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May 2001 |
Linda McCartney's "often-unposed portraits of the greats of the music scene capture the spirit not only of her subjects, but of an era." |
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March 2002 |
A bloated Brando, outstanding computer-generated imagery, four decades of family favorites, and a shocking French film fill DVD shelfs. |
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May 2005 |
The actor "was not the aimless angst-ridden youth he played in the movies. . . . He was not that suffering, rudderless figure in real life." |
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November 2011 |
Rooted in tradition, the Radio City "Christmas Spectacular" has impressed audiences for almost 80 years, and this year's transformation is sure to surpass all expectations. |
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May 2021 |
"To really understand Elvis, Presley, patience is required, as the story of his health problems starts long before he was born." |
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September 2020 |
"For all of the film's tearjerker traits . . . the movie also functions as a poignant love story of equal nontraditional dimensions. How often does this genre have a focus romantic couple where each partner is 70-plus years old?" |
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May 2021 |
"The [Frank] Sinatra-[Nelson] Riddle collaboration [lasted] 25 glorious years. Their special relationship will be remembered for producing timeless musical magic that forever is enchrined in the annals of American popular music." |
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January 2017 |
"The label information in the exhibition is drawn from [critic Charles] Jahant's owbn writings. They capture his personal, and sometimes quirky, descriptions of opera singers just as he might have presented them on social media." |
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May 2008 |
"At Ringling Bros., you expect to see incredible artists, magnificent animals, and high-quality entertainment, but we strive to deliver on the expectation of the 'unexpected' and to surprise even the most precocious pre-teen." |
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November 2016 |
"Recognized as one of the most influential concert promoters in history, [Bill] Graham…played a pivotal role in the careers of many iconic artists, including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Fleetwood Mac,…" |
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November 2010 |
"We share a bond and understanding that remind me each day just how lucky I am to be part of this special sisterhood." |
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March 2004 |
The 1934 releases of "It Happened One Night" and "Twentieth Century" launched Hollywood into an era of madcap zaniness that endures to this day. |
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May 2016 |
"You have a one in 100,000,000 chance of dying on a thrill ride, so have fun and enjoy yourself. You most likely will walk off the ride unscathed and maybe even want to ride again." |
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November 2001 |
Boxed DVD collections of their favorite movie series or TV shows make ideal gifts for film buffs. |
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May 2003 |
Spanning 94 years, from 1909 to 2003, there are DVDs that will appeal to collectors and movie fans alike |
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November 2016 |
The gang's all here: Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Abbott and Costello, The Three Stooges, Hope and Crosby, and Martin and Lewis." |
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January 2018 |
Alison Krauss can be very difficult to write for, but she has high standards, so, when you get a song recorded by her, you feel really good knowing she loved it. |
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May 2018 |
'Good God, what've we got 'ere?,' balance engineer Norman Smith muttered when the bandmates ambled into Studio 2. Their equipment was so ratty & tattered that Abbey Road's white-coated personnel had to rig up work-arounds just to get the session underway. |
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July 2006 |
The 136th edition from Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey features the most profound changes in more than half a century as the circus has taken on a whole new look. |
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November 2002 |
DVDs make ideal holiday gifts for film buffs, and there is a wide range of boxed sets out there to choose from. |
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January 2015 |
Preston Sturges always was predisposed to skewering Populist films--and there is no better example than "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." |
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November 2016 |
"From my early years of ginat garland wreaths and wooden candy canes, to the GPS-enabled snowflakes and life-sized double-decker bus currently in the show, the 'Christmas Spectacular' has innovated continuously…" |
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September 2017 |
Dilee is never afraid to try something different, cross genres, or take things over the edge, and that's always fun. No boundaries or boxes. |
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July 2015 |
"… Three of [TV's] iconic figures (Lucille Ball, Red Skelton, and Dick Van Dyke) have character-defining material drawn directly from 'Modern Times.'" |
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January 2005 |
Forget Hollywood's myriad misrepresentations concerning the great detective. The genuine Sherlock Holmes is alive and well on DVD. Quick, the game is afoot! |
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September 2002 |
An assortment of DVDs, ranging from the latest Academy Award winners to a half-century-old western classic, have one thing in common--they're well worth going out of your way to see. |
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March 2015 |
"Wonder about whether anything like the Beatles can happen again and will continue because there is something awesome, in the true sense of the word, about their music, story, and enduring impact." |
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September 2018 |
Megalodon was a real monster, the prehistoric cousin of a modern-day Great White shark, only it was 50-70 ft long and weighed close to 70,000 lbs. Its head was probably as large as a pickup truck; its jaws could've swallowed a half-dozen grown men whole. |
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September 2005 |
". . . Everybody could enjoy and benefit from whistling, yet hardly anybody does; while many instruments enjoy prominence and acceptance with bands and orchestras around the globe, the human whistle is ignored." |
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September 2001 |
As DVDs take over more and more of the home video market, Academy Award-winners are pouring out of movie studios' vaults, enabling viewers to build extensive libraries of film classics. |
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May 2002 |
From 1940's "Rebecca" to 1997's "Titanic," these 19 DVDs represent a cavalcade of Academy Award winners. |
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December 2018 |
Two-time Tony Award-nominated Gavin Lee will steal Chirstmas this season in the title role of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christms! The Musical |
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May 2009 |
Elephants vanish into thin air and tigers disappear right before your eyes in this year's "illusionary" edition of The Greatest Show on Earth. |
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