NPR People: Elizabeth Blair http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100238&ft=1&f=2100238 Elizabeth Blair is a senior producer/reporter in the Arts Information Unit of NPR News. She produces, edits, and reports arts and cultural segments that air on NPR News magazines including <em>Morning Edition</em> and <em>All Things Considered</em>. She is currently gearing up for a new series exploring great American fictional characters that will launch on NPR news magazines in January 2008. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Elizabeth Blair http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100238&ft=1&f=2100238 yes For Would-Be Dahl Movie Adapters, A Critical Test Roald Dahl's stories have proved irresistible for movie makers as well as children. But before they can start shooting, filmmakers must get permission from Dahl's widow and live up to her rigorous standards. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375896&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375896&ft=1&f=2100238 Roald Dahl's stories have proved irresistible for movie makers as well as children. But before they can start shooting, filmmakers must get permission from Dahl's widow and live up to her rigorous standards. 311 no Roald Dahl's stories have proved irresistible for movie makers as well as children. But before they can start shooting, filmmakers must get permission from Dahl's widow and live up to her rigorous standards.

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]]> 'Ten Years Later,' The Matthew Shepard Story Retold The 1999 play <em>The Laramie Project</em> explores the true story surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998. The case, which became a landmark symbol for hate crimes, still elicits varied reactions &mdash; which is why on Oct. 12, hundreds of other theaters around the world will perform <em>The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, an Epilogue.</em> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113663235&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113663235&ft=1&f=2100238 The 1999 play <em>The Laramie Project</em> explores the true story surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998. The case, which became a landmark symbol for hate crimes, still elicits varied reactions &mdash; which is why on Oct. 12, hundreds of other theaters around the world will perform <em>The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, an Epilogue.</em> 345 no The 1999 play The Laramie Project explores the true story surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998. The case, which became a landmark symbol for hate crimes, still elicits varied reactions — which is why on Oct. 12, hundreds of other theaters around the world will perform The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, an Epilogue.

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]]> How is Jay Leno Doing In His New Time Slot? Jay Leno's move to prime time is the most radical change to the fall TV season. By putting his comedy talk show on at 10 p.m. five nights a week, NBC has shaken up the way networks program their schedules. Conventional wisdom says dramas are the most popular in that timeslot. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113195193&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113195193&ft=1&f=2100238 Jay Leno's move to prime time is the most radical change to the fall TV season. By putting his comedy talk show on at 10 p.m. five nights a week, NBC has shaken up the way networks program their schedules. Conventional wisdom says dramas are the most popular in that timeslot. 91 no Jay Leno's move to prime time is the most radical change to the fall TV season. By putting his comedy talk show on at 10 p.m. five nights a week, NBC has shaken up the way networks program their schedules. Conventional wisdom says dramas are the most popular in that timeslot.

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]]> White House Cautious Over NEA Politics Flap The White House has told government agencies to be careful not to bring politics into the awarding of federal grants. It's a response to a conference call last month between the National Endowment for the Arts and artists. The White House says the call did not violate policy, but critics say it demonstrates the White House is trying to promote its legislative agenda. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113135814&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113135814&ft=1&f=2100238 The White House has told government agencies to be careful not to bring politics into the awarding of federal grants. It's a response to a conference call last month between the National Endowment for the Arts and artists. The White House says the call did not violate policy, but critics say it demonstrates the White House is trying to promote its legislative agenda. 165 no The White House has told government agencies to be careful not to bring politics into the awarding of federal grants. It's a response to a conference call last month between the National Endowment for the Arts and artists. The White House says the call did not violate policy, but critics say it demonstrates the White House is trying to promote its legislative agenda.

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]]> Neil Patrick Harris Steps Into The Spotlight In case hosting the 61st Emmy Awards on Sunday weren't enough, Neil Patrick Harris is nominated for one, too. On stage, on sitcoms and on the big screen, the versatile actor has left his Doogie Howser days behind him and is shining in this act of his career. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112903616&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112903616&ft=1&f=2100238 In case hosting the 61st Emmy Awards on Sunday weren't enough, Neil Patrick Harris is nominated for one, too. On stage, on sitcoms and on the big screen, the versatile actor has left his Doogie Howser days behind him and is shining in this act of his career. 346 no In case hosting the 61st Emmy Awards on Sunday weren't enough, Neil Patrick Harris is nominated for one, too. On stage, on sitcoms and on the big screen, the versatile actor has left his Doogie Howser days behind him and is shining in this act of his career.

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]]> Serena Williams' Meltdown May Prove Costly Serena Williams' profanity-laced outburst in the U.S. Open semifinals against Kim Clijsters cost her the match, and $10,000. Not since John McEnroe has there been such an outburst at a Grand Slam. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112825246&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112825246&ft=1&f=2100238 Serena Williams' profanity-laced outburst in the U.S. Open semifinals against Kim Clijsters cost her the match, and $10,000. Not since John McEnroe has there been such an outburst at a Grand Slam. 152 no Serena Williams' profanity-laced outburst in the U.S. Open semifinals against Kim Clijsters cost her the match, and $10,000. Not since John McEnroe has there been such an outburst at a Grand Slam.

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]]> NBC Gambles Big With Jay Leno In Prime Time In the TV industry, Jay Leno's move to from late night to prime time is the most talked about event of the year. But the question remains: Will moving the former <em>Tonight Show</em> host into an earlier time slot transform the landscape of network TV? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112711707&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112711707&ft=1&f=2100238 In the TV industry, Jay Leno's move to from late night to prime time is the most talked about event of the year. But the question remains: Will moving the former <em>Tonight Show</em> host into an earlier time slot transform the landscape of network TV? 0 no In the TV industry, Jay Leno's move to from late night to prime time is the most talked about event of the year. But the question remains: Will moving the former Tonight Show host into an earlier time slot transform the landscape of network TV?

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]]> Video Highlights Danger Of Texting While Driving Despite the dangers of texting while driving, people still do it all over the world. A graphic new video public service announcement made in Wales and showcased on YouTube shows just how lethal it can be. The video will be shown in schools throughout the U.K. this fall. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112417036&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112417036&ft=1&f=2100238 Despite the dangers of texting while driving, people still do it all over the world. A graphic new video public service announcement made in Wales and showcased on YouTube shows just how lethal it can be. The video will be shown in schools throughout the U.K. this fall. 237 no Despite the dangers of texting while driving, people still do it all over the world. A graphic new video public service announcement made in Wales and showcased on YouTube shows just how lethal it can be. The video will be shown in schools throughout the U.K. this fall.

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]]> Marketers Vie For TV Viewers Who Web Surf Studies now show a significant number of TV viewers have computers perched on their laps while watching TV. They're googling, searching and chatting online while watching football games and reality shows. Producers of TV shows and commercials are trying to capitalize on the trend. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111964028&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111964028&ft=1&f=2100238 Studies now show a significant number of TV viewers have computers perched on their laps while watching TV. They're googling, searching and chatting online while watching football games and reality shows. Producers of TV shows and commercials are trying to capitalize on the trend. 248 no Studies now show a significant number of TV viewers have computers perched on their laps while watching TV. They're googling, searching and chatting online while watching football games and reality shows. Producers of TV shows and commercials are trying to capitalize on the trend.

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]]> A Free Musical Haven For Inner-City Talents A recession is no time to launch a new summer music camp. John Littlejohn, a classically trained musician in his early 30s, jumped through many hoops to make his summer camp a reality. Dubbed Thrive City String Academy, the camp took place on the campus of Towson University in Maryland, and the campers were all handpicked by public-school music teachers. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111536682&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111536682&ft=1&f=2100238 A recession is no time to launch a new summer music camp. John Littlejohn, a classically trained musician in his early 30s, jumped through many hoops to make his summer camp a reality. Dubbed Thrive City String Academy, the camp took place on the campus of Towson University in Maryland, and the campers were all handpicked by public-school music teachers. 293 no A recession is no time to launch a new summer music camp. John Littlejohn, a classically trained musician in his early 30s, jumped through many hoops to make his summer camp a reality. Dubbed Thrive City String Academy, the camp took place on the campus of Towson University in Maryland, and the campers were all handpicked by public-school music teachers.

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]]> Hulu Go-To-Site For TV Shows, Movies For years the belief was that commercials on Internet sites would never bring in as much as cash as commercials on TV. Total ad spending on TV still dwarfs that of online video streaming site Hulu-dot-com. But marketers like Hulu for, among other things, the captive audience. And so do TV networks in search of ways to keep making money from the programs they produce. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111145937&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111145937&ft=1&f=2100238 For years the belief was that commercials on Internet sites would never bring in as much as cash as commercials on TV. Total ad spending on TV still dwarfs that of online video streaming site Hulu-dot-com. But marketers like Hulu for, among other things, the captive audience. And so do TV networks in search of ways to keep making money from the programs they produce. 234 no For years the belief was that commercials on Internet sites would never bring in as much as cash as commercials on TV. Total ad spending on TV still dwarfs that of online video streaming site Hulu-dot-com. But marketers like Hulu for, among other things, the captive audience. And so do TV networks in search of ways to keep making money from the programs they produce.

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]]> Second City Takes On Obama In New Show When Barack Obama was elected president, some comedians complained. But Obama does not intimidate Second City, the Chicago-based comedy troupe, which is performing a show called <em>Barack Stars</em> in the nation's capitol this month. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106894694&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106894694&ft=1&f=2100238 When Barack Obama was elected president, some comedians complained. But Obama does not intimidate Second City, the Chicago-based comedy troupe, which is performing a show called <em>Barack Stars</em> in the nation's capitol this month. 277 no When Barack Obama was elected president, some comedians complained. But Obama does not intimidate Second City, the Chicago-based comedy troupe, which is performing a show called Barack Stars in the nation's capitol this month.

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]]> For Poets, A Labor Of Love (Not Money) It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that there is almost no money to be made in poetry. Some poets work as teachers, others in the corporate world. And even a Pulitzer Prize-winning former U.S. poet laureate needs a day job. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106348282&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106348282&ft=1&f=2100238 It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that there is almost no money to be made in poetry. Some poets work as teachers, others in the corporate world. And even a Pulitzer Prize-winning former U.S. poet laureate needs a day job. 264 no It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that there is almost no money to be made in poetry. Some poets work as teachers, others in the corporate world. And even a Pulitzer Prize-winning former U.S. poet laureate needs a day job.

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]]> How Much Is Jackson's Share of ATV Worth? Huge crowds are expected for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles Tuesday. When he died on June 25, Jackson left behind a tangled web of assets and a mountain of debt. The most valuable asset is considered Jackson's 50 percent share of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. It has the rights to more than 750,000 songs, including most of the Beatles catalog. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106290850&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106290850&ft=1&f=2100238 Huge crowds are expected for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles Tuesday. When he died on June 25, Jackson left behind a tangled web of assets and a mountain of debt. The most valuable asset is considered Jackson's 50 percent share of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. It has the rights to more than 750,000 songs, including most of the Beatles catalog. 200 no Huge crowds are expected for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles Tuesday. When he died on June 25, Jackson left behind a tangled web of assets and a mountain of debt. The most valuable asset is considered Jackson's 50 percent share of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. It has the rights to more than 750,000 songs, including most of the Beatles catalog.

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]]> 'Tonight Show' Straight Man Ed McMahon Dies At 86 Perhaps best known as Johnny Carson's straight man, whose bellowing "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" opened NBC's <em>Tonight Show</em>, Ed McMahon had dreamed of being a radio announcer ever since he was a child. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105800570&ft=1&f=2100238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105800570&ft=1&f=2100238 Perhaps best known as Johnny Carson's straight man, whose bellowing "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" opened NBC's <em>Tonight Show</em>, Ed McMahon had dreamed of being a radio announcer ever since he was a child. 236 no Perhaps best known as Johnny Carson's straight man, whose bellowing "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" opened NBC's Tonight Show, Ed McMahon had dreamed of being a radio announcer ever since he was a child.

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