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Cultural Heroes and One-of-a-Kinds: Comedian and Actor Damon Wayans.

Comedian Damon Wayans. Wayans was one of the stars on the TV sketch comedy show In Living Color. On the program, he created such characters as Homey the Clown and Handyman. He has starred in the movies Mo Money, Blankman, Major Payne, and Celtic Pride. Wayans has also done stand up comedy throughout his career. His recent book Bootleg includes some excerpts of his routines. (REBROADCAST from 6/14/99)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 21, 1999: Interview with Charles Dutton; Interview with David Alan Grier; Interview with Damon Wayans.
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Cultural Heroes and One-of-a-Kinds: Actor Charles Dutton.

Actor Charles Dutton. Dutton was the star of the sit com Roc. Recently, he was featured on the HBO prison series OZ. His new film is Random Hearts. He has received Tony nominations for his performances in August Wilson's plays The Piano Lesson, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. He's a graduate of Yale Drama School, but he discovered acting at Maryland State Penitentiary where he spent seven and a half years. (REBROADCAST from 2/04/92)

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Comedian and Actor Damon Wayans.

Comedian and actor Damon Wayans talks about his new book "Bootleg." (Harper Collins) It features a collection of his humorous observations and advice on everything from relationships to race relations. After making a name on the stand-up comedy circuit in the 1980's Wayans moved on to become one of the original stars of "In Living Color" the show that launched Jim Carrey's career. Damon's film include Hollywood Shuffle, Mo' Money, The Last Boy Scout, Major Payne and Great White Hype.

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