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Writer Shane Connaughton.
Irish screenwriter and novelist Shane Connaughton co-wrote the screenplay for "My Left Foot." Now he's written the screenplay for the new film "The Playboys," starring Aidan Quinn and Albert Finney.(Samuel Goldwyn) He also has a new novel out called "The Run of The Country." (St. Martin's Press)
Sports Architect Joe Spear.
Architect Joe Spear. He was the principal designer of the Baltimore Orioles new ballpark. He's also worked on many other football and baseball stadiums.
A Nice Finale to a Game-Changing Show.
TV critic David Bianculli previews the final "Cosby" show that airs on Thursday night.
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