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The toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas's love of dissonance
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Meet Toodles, the toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas's love of dissonant music.
Walter Winchell and the "trial of the century"
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How Walter Winchell used the "trial of the century" to blend news and entertainment.
Elton John describes John Lennon's final performance
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Elton John speaks about a performance he gave with John Lennon at Madison Square Garden.
Loretta Lynn: Lyricist and Songwriter
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Sheryl Crow and Jack White talk about Loretta Lynn’s talent as a lyricist and songwriter.
Itzhak in theaters March 9 in New York City
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An enchanting documentary featuring the sublime musician Itzhak Perlman.
Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines
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Bob Hope's fast-paced and improvisational comedic style was groundbreaking.
Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship
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Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' relationship was built on a love of invention.
How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54
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Maria Eugenia Juliá talks about trying to get into Studio 54 with "Raúl from Dracula."
Why Didn't Mae West Keep Up with the Latest Fashions?
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Mae West's persona was inspired by the fashion trends of the 1890's.
How Charlie "YardBird" Parker got his nickname
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The story of how Charlie Parker's nickname "Yardbird" came to be.
This TV ad shows how bebop wasn't taken seriously
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Bebop changed American music but wasn't taken seriously for much of Charlie Parker's life.
The First Native American to Win the Pulitzer
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Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, and others explain the importance of Momaday's writing.
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