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Ruffalo, Panjabi and O’Donnell Shine in HBO Literary Adaptation
“There has always been the tyranny of the word over the image: anything that’s written has got to be better. Most people feel it’s more genuine if you express yourself in words than pictures.” —Martin Scorsese. Works of literary fiction … Continue reading
Remarkable Rabbits Are Hopping on PBS Nature
“I’m just a little wabbit!”—Bugs Bunny. Bugs and his fictional peeps–Peter Cottontail, White Rabbit, Roger Rabbit, and the Easter bunny–are consummate people-pleasers. Who better to spend time with while we’re sidelined or sickened by the global pandemic than these celebrated, … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Fred Kaufman, NATURE, Nature and Wildlife, PBS, Rabbits, Remarkable Rabbits, Susan Fleming, THIRTEEN WNET
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Fauci, Cuomo and Feel-Good Media Help Us Heal
“America is America because we overcome adversity and challenges. It is what makes us great.”—Governor Andrew Cuomo. Let’s face it. This may not be the most opportune time to catch up on documentaries and feature films about killer viruses, natural … Continue reading
The Poison Squad Provides Food for Thought on American Experience
“One obsessive, determined person can change the world, and he did.” If you care about the purity of the food and beverages you consume, then grab a bottle of Pepto and keep it handy as you watch The Poison Squad, … Continue reading
A Whale of a Tale Debuts on PBS Nature
“The mystic-marked whale remains undecipherable.”—Herman Melville, Moby Dick. If like me, you are captivated by whales and emotionally invested in their health and well-being, you will definitely not want to miss The Whale Detective, a tantalizing bit of personal whale … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Joy Reidenberg, Marine Biology, Monterey Bay, NATURE, Nature and Wildlife, PBS, The Whale Detective, Tom Mustill, Whales
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Animal Reunions Tug Heartstrings on Nature Rebroadcast
If you’ve ever doubted that animals are capable of forming enduring bonds with their human friends and caregivers, I urge you not to miss the rebroadcast of Animal Reunions, a 2016 episode of the PBS series, NATURE, airing tonight, Wednesday, … Continue reading
The Ricardos and the Mertzes Together Again for Christmas @CBS
Lucy Ricardo on the streets of Paris? What could go wrong? Thankfully, a lot… and just in case you’ve had your fill of the pre-holiday rat race, you’ll have ample opportunity to trade your seasonal belly aches for belly laughs … Continue reading
Very Ralph Makes Its Stylish Debut on HBO
“I hate fashion. But I had the eye.”—Ralph Lauren. During the Sixties, when most of us were sporting tie-dye shirts and hanging peace symbols around our necks, young Ralph Lifshitz from the Bronx yearned for wider ties and special cut … Continue reading
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Tagged Fashion Design, Fashion Designers, Graydon Carter, HBO, POLO RALPH LAUREN, Ralph Lauren, Susan Lacy, Tyson Beckford, Very Ralph
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Buckle Up for Saudi Women’s Driving School on HBO
“I am used to sitting behind the driver in the back seat.”—Sarah Saleh. Sarah Saleh spent 10 years working the phones in the back office of a Saudi car dealership in the capital city of Riyadh. Now she’s posted out … Continue reading
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