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The Darker Side of Bert

Regular watchers of Sesame Street may have noticed that the Muppet character Bert sometimes has certain grumpy tendencies. And consumers of Internet satire have long known about the "Bert is Evil" Web site. Linda Wertheimer explains.

The Darker Side of Bert

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'Warner Brothers Music'

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'Warner Brothers Music'

Carl Stalling worked for Warner Brothers during the 30s, 40s, and 50s and borrowed from a variety of genres: classical, pop, folk and jazz.

'Warner Brothers Music'

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Patsy Cline's 'Crazy' Changed The Sound Of Country Music

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Patsy Cline's 'Crazy' Changed The Sound Of Country Music

Patsy Cline didn't particularly like the vulnerable heartbroken sound of the Willie Nelson-penned "Crazy," but producer Owen Bradley heard something different.

Patsy Cline's 'Crazy' Changed The Sound Of Country Music

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Memories Of Unrest And Upheaval In Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor

Washington, D.C. residents Mary Jefferson and John Snipes recall how the city's historically black U Street neighborhood changed after the 1968 riots and Metro construction in the 1980s.

Memories Of Unrest And Upheaval In Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor

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Rolling Stones Concert Is Among Washington, D.C. Independence Day Festivities

In addition to the usual holiday tourists crowding Washington, D.C., long lines of young people are waiting to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Rolling Stones concert at RFK Stadium.

Rolling Stones Concert Is Among Washington, D.C. Independence Day Festivities

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Most Women Are Ready To Accept The Responsibilities That Go With Equal Rights

The Equal Rights Amendment would address sex discrimination and inequalities for women in social, political and economic life. But there are some civic duties that both sexes would rather avoid.

Most Women Are Ready To Accept The Responsibilities That Go With Equal Rights

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Is 'Ms.' A Magazine Or A Text For Revolution?

Ms. magazine raises questions for "the thoughtful woman seeking definitions of her own role." Linda Wertheimer and Susan Stamberg discuss the first issue with editor Gloria Steinem.

Is 'Ms.' A Magazine Or A Text For Revolution?

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