How Marlon Brando Changed American Acting
Biographer Peter Manso has written "Brando: The Biography," the result of seven years of research and over 700 interviews. It tells the story of Brando as a man with a hidden troubled life. Mans is also the author of an oral biography of Norman Mailer.
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Burt Reynold Reflects on His Life
Reynolds is the star of "Evening Shade," as well as the films as "Deliverance" and "Smokey and the Bandit." He's written his autobiography, titled "My Life." Terry spoke with Reynolds before he cut short his recent book tour.
Country Music's Jim Lauderdale Has a New Album on a New Label
Rock critic Ken Tucker has a review of "Pretty Close to the Truth," the new recording by Jim Lauderdale.
CBS Launches a TV Sequel to "Gone with the Wind"
Television critic David Bianculli reviews "Scarlett," CBS's eight-hour mini-series that starts this Sunday. He says it's better than what most other critics are saying.
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