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An 'Adventure' For Kids And Maybe For Their Parents, Too

Finn is in the middle, with the skinny arms. Jake is the dog. Together, they have Adventure Time.

June 17, 2013 Adventure Time isn't your typical cartoon, but it's capturing an audience of kids and adults who believe it's getting at something special.

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Friday, June 14, 2013

John Oliver: Topical Comedy With A Crisp Accent

John Oliver

June 14, 2013 With Jon Stewart on leave, The Daily Show's "Senior British Correspondent" John Oliver has stepped up to fill in as host. In a Fresh Air interview from 2010, he talks about moving to the United States to join the show — and the weird credibility his accent immediately gives him with Americans.

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On Fresh Air from WHYYPlaylist

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Digital Life

From Seinfeld, A Second Season Of 'Coffee' Talk

Jerry Seinfeld won a 2013 Webby Award for Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

June 13, 2013 The stand-up is back with another run of his Webby-winning online series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. He tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer the project still feels like a personal outing with friends from the business.

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Monkey See

How To Introduce Kids To Tough Topics? Art And TV Can Help

Sue Glader wrote Nowhere Hair after finding many children's books about cancer that were too depressing or scary.

June 13, 2013 When parents aren't sure how to approach a difficult subject, they sometimes turn to other media — and Linda Ellerbee is happy to lend a hand. She's been the host of Nickelodeon's NickNews for 22 years, and her one rule of thumb is don't dumb it down.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Monkey See

MTV Promises To Be About Music For An Entire Half Of A Day

Very excited child who does not work for MTV. He's just as surprised as the rest of us. (Probably.)

June 12, 2013 On July 4th, MTV will be about music for 12 entire hours. Try to contain your shock.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013

Pop Culture

'Matilda' Star Mara Wilson On Why Some Child Actors Lose It

Mara Wilson, 25, was a child actor who starred in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire.

June 10, 2013 After years in movies and TV shows, some child actors end up making headlines for stints in rehab and legal drama later in life. Others leave Hollywood behind and pursue different careers. Mara Wilson, star of Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire, explains the challenges of transitioning to adulthood.

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On Talk of the NationPlaylist

Monkey See

The Tony Awards: Is This The Greatest Awards Show Opening Ever?

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 09: Host Neil Patrick Harris and casts of Broadway shows perform onstage at The 67th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

June 10, 2013 There's nothing like theater people, as host Neil Patrick Harris and an army of performers showed in a barn-burner of a number to kick off Sunday night's Tony Awards.

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Saturday, June 08, 2013

Arts & Life

Box Set Showcases Richard Pryor's Difficult, Spontaneous, Hilarious Life

In this 1982 performance, comedian Richard Pryor makes fun of his well-known difficulties with cocaine.

June 8, 2013 A new CD and DVD box set, No Pryor Restraint: Life in Concert, showcases the searing, profane and moving performances of comedian Richard Pryor. Pryor's widow, Jennifer, says his genius lay in his honesty about his well-publicized troubles.

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Friday, June 07, 2013

Monkey See

A Lannister Always Pays His Debts — But Do Too Many Of His Fans Watch For Free?

Peter Dinklage stars as the cunning, charismatic Tyrion Lannister in HBO's hit drama Game Of Thrones. One security consultant suggests that the number of people watching the popular drama through HBO's streaming service HBO Go without paying for it could be high enough to pose a real challenge for providers of such services.

June 7, 2013 Watching Netflix, Hulu Plus and HBO Go with a friend or family member's password? You're not nearly alone — and that may spell trouble for providers.

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Thursday, June 06, 2013

Arts & Life

Chef Roblé Ali On Difficult Clients And Staying Skinny

Chef Roblé Ali prepares crabs for an event with singer-songwriter John Legend.

June 6, 2013 Chef Roblé Ali has prepared meals for big names, including President Obama and Michael Jackson. He climbed the ranks in the restaurant world and now, he runs his own catering service and has a reality TV show. He talks to guest host Celeste Headlee about serving clients with unusual tastes, and shares tips on hosting summer parties.

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Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Monkey See

The Critic, The Viewer And The Episode Dump

A guy watching television.

June 5, 2013 When 15 episodes of a television show drop all at once, what's a critic to do? The return of Arrested Development set off interesting internal and external conflicts.

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Neda Ulaby looks at real blocks, virtual blocks, and how kids play with both.

From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks

Neda Ulaby looks at real blocks, virtual blocks, and how kids play with both.

In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

The American pop artist has a new show at the Museum of Modern Art through Aug. 5.

The Art Of Life: Claes Oldenburg At MOMA

The American pop artist has a new show at the Museum of Modern Art through Aug. 5.

How did we get all the way to <em>World War Z</em>?

The 25 Movies To Which 'World War Z' Is A Sequel, Probably

How did we get all the way to World War Z?

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book.

Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book.

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel follows a troubled Irish Catholic family in London during a heat wave.

A Family's Secrets And Sorrows Surface In 'Heatwave'

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel follows a troubled Irish Catholic family in London during a heat wave.

What do you do with something that seems designed only to offend?

Bait And Twitch: 'Vice' Magazine, Suicide Glamour, And Not Staying Quiet

What do you do with something that seems designed only to offend?

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