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The Return of Alan Alda

Alan Alda as Sen. John Owen Brewster in Martin Scorsese's 'The Aviator'

Alan Alda as Sen. John Owen Brewster in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator

From his breakout role as Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H* to his Oscar-nominated turn in The Aviator, Alan Alda continues to be a presence in American film and on television. Alda speaks with NPR's Joe Palca and listeners about his many roles and his approach to the craft of acting.

Guest:

Alan Alda, actor, Oscar nominee, Best Supporting Actor in the film The Aviator; now on The West Wing as Republican Senator Arnold Vinick

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