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Mark Harris Discusses His New Biography of Mike Nichols
The films and works of Mike Nichols have become era-defining cultural landmarks, from "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" to "Angels in America." Yet success wasn’t always assured for the young boy who fled the Nazis to find refuge in America. Author Mark Harris joins the show to discuss his new biography, which explores the extraordinary journey of Nichols from refugee to American cultural titan.
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