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Takes One to Know One
Comedian David Steinberg continues in his role as “ear”—that is, a sounding board—to some of the funniest people working today. David Steinberg: Thank you for doing this. Jerry Seinfeld: This is one of my favorite things. The greatest thing about being a...Tags: Bill Cosby, Seinfeld (tv program), Johnny Carson, Lou Costello, Jerry Seinfeld
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Rosie O'Donnell variety show recalls 1970s heyday
'Rosie Live," a one-shot live variety show airing Wednesday on NBC, is Rosie O'Donnell's tribute to that venerable TV genre. That puts us in mind of the 1970s, the last Golden Age of variety shows. The decade had many variety hits ( Flip Wilson, Sonny and...Tags: NBC, Mae West, Cher, Ed McMahon, Rosie O'Donnell
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Nonfiction review: 'Descartes' Bones' by Russell Shorto
Books EditorMost Americans probably have only a vague notion of Ren� Descartes, the 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, as the guy who declared, "Cogito ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"). It's a statement that, in our ironic age, is probably...Tags: Philosophy, Christopher Hitchens, Galileo Galilei
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Quirky Approach Digs Up Descartes
South Florida Sun SentinelMost Americans probably have only a vague notion of Rene Descartes, the 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, as the guy who declared, "Cogito ergo sum." ("I think, therefore I am.") It's a statement that, in our ironic age, is probably more...Tags: Philosophy, Christopher Hitchens, Galileo Galilei
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'Baltimore' hits the road
You did not have to be around for the glory days of the Orioles to understand why putting Baltimore back on the road jerseys is so uplifting to the city's soul.
"Every other team comes in here with their city's name on the front of their jerseys," said...Tags: American League, Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Orioles, Football, Major League Baseball
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The late George Carlin given Mark Twain humor prize
The late comedian George Carlin - famous for those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" - was honored last night with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize. Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin and...Tags: Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Pennsylvania, Mark Twain, John F. Kennedy
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On the Supreme Court docket: bleeeeeep
The Supreme Court would not be recommended as the best place in this city to hear a raucous conversation that makes full use of the F-word, the S-word and assorted other vulgarities. It is a place of decorum. Officers will firmly reprimand a visitor...Tags: Radio Industry, Therapies, Freedom of the Press, National Government, Fines
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Network shows find audiences, advertisers for their on-demand Internet offerings
Chicago TribuneMissed one of your favorite TV shows? The odds are good it is airing on the Web. Right now. Are you a fan of crime drama? CBS.com offers full-length episodes of whatever flavor of CSI you prefer. Or if you want some old-school gumshoe work, go to Hulu....Tags: Advertising, CBS Corp., NBC, ESPN, CSI (tv program)
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Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin honor George Carlin
The Associated PressThe late comedian George Carlin -- famous for those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV" -- was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize. Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin, Joan Rivers and others...Tags: Richard Pryor, The White House, Lily Tomlin, Pennsylvania, Mark Twain
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Cheech and Chong lighting up stages again
Special to the TribuneThey were just two wild-haired vatos locos—crazy, heavy-duty dudes—who got their heads together in the '60s and decided to smoke dope and play music for a living. Along the way, they jammed with Hendrix, opened for the Stones, bopped around...Tags: Theater, Minority Groups, Folk Music, Culture, Music
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Swamp Sunrise
The SwampGood morning. Here are a few Washington events of note for Monday, November 10. President-elect Barack Obama is meeting with President Bush at the White House. The French, Polish and Danish embassies are holding a conference on the challenge......Tags: National Government, Barack Obama, The White House, George Bush, Mark Twain
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Laughfest
Jon Stewart, Bill Maher and Margaret Cho are among an all-star lineup of entertainers who will honor the late comedian George Carlin on Nov. 10 at this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From Baltimore Sun news wires birthdays Supreme...Tags: Mark Twain, Jon Stewart
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