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Actor Brian Benben on Living His Acting "Dream"

Benben is co-starring in the new movie, "Radioland Murders," as a radio scriptwriter trying to save his marriage. He also stars in "Dream On," the HBO comedy series. "The New York Times" has called his "Dream On" character "an adult Charlie Brown," with "offbeat charm."

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 26, 1994: Interview with Ann Maguire and Patrick Maguire; Interview with Brian Benben; Review of Howard Zinn's book "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train."
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A "Miscarriage of Justice" Wrongly Imprisons an Innocent Family

Anne Maguire and her son Patrick were part of the Maguire Seven, the family who was wrongfully arrested in 1974 on suspicion of manufacturing bombs for the Irish Republican Army. The family was tortured, tried, convicted, and jailed, and was not reunited for eleven years. Anne spent eight years in prison; Patrick spent four after being convicted at the age of 13. Anne has written a book about their experience, called "Miscarriage of Justice."

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David Crane and Marta Kauffman Discuss "Dream On."

Creators and Executive Producers, David Crane and Marta Kauffman for the HBO comedy series, "Dream On." The show's main character is a divorced father who often doesn't do the right thing. The voice of his conscious is played out -- using clips from old TV shows which are edited into the show. "Dream On," won the CableACE Award for Best Comedy Series in 1991. Crane and Kauffman have been writing together for over ten years.

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