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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Monkey See
An 'Adventure' For Kids And Maybe For Their Parents, Too
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.
Friday, June 14, 2013
John Oliver: Topical Comedy With A Crisp Accent
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.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Digital Life
From Seinfeld, A Second Season Of 'Coffee' Talk
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.
Monkey See
How To Introduce Kids To Tough Topics? Art And TV Can Help
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.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Monkey See
MTV Promises To Be About Music For An Entire Half Of A Day
June 12, 2013 On July 4th, MTV will be about music for 12 entire hours. Try to contain your shock.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Pop Culture
'Matilda' Star Mara Wilson On Why Some Child Actors Lose It
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.
Monkey See
The Tony Awards: Is This The Greatest Awards Show Opening Ever?
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.
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Arts & Life
Box Set Showcases Richard Pryor's Difficult, Spontaneous, Hilarious Life
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.
Friday, June 07, 2013
Monkey See
A Lannister Always Pays His Debts — But Do Too Many Of His Fans Watch For Free?
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.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Arts & Life
Chef Roblé Ali On Difficult Clients And Staying Skinny
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.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Monkey See
The Critic, The Viewer And The Episode Dump
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.
