It's still George and Lennie, but in this Pasadena Playhouse production, they're Mexican farmworkers.

The Rolling Stone journalist writes an election-year book that centers on what he sees as the unhinging of America.

Dear Amy: My father retired about 20 years ago, and until now he has been happily doing volunteer work.

Audiences around the globe join for short films, speeches and one big drum circle.

An interpretation of Mahler's 'Das Lied von der Erde, ' led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, is clear-headed yet profoundly expressive.

Fans of the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus turn KIIS-FM's daylong concert into a scream fest.

'Elastic Perspective Redux'

The Brazilian is 'having a blast' making films. She's currently starring in David Mamet's 'Redbelt.'

Charlie Rose offers an update from the U.N. on Myanmar relief efforts.

Dear Carolyn: I have a friend who is pressuring me and others to fix her brother up on dates. He seems nice, but I know his story and it involves depression, professional disgrace and financial problems. None of us feels comfortable introducing him to anyone. I've tried to put her off, but she won't stop. She is blind about him and a real control freak.

Aries (March 21-April 19): There are those who love to provoke you. Don't take offense or get ruffled and they'll stop. All they want is your attention.

False steps galore in Louise Reichlin's inane new dance piece.

Former siblings Justin and Rebecca smooch with a DNA test's OK but not necessarily the audiences'.

TIP FOR TODAY

2:30-3 p.m. -- The Business: Interview with screenwriter turned therapist Dennis Palumbo, KCRW-FM (89.9).

Pacific Chorale winds up its spring series of American music with a bang in "Revelations, Revolutions" on Saturday at the Orange County Performing Artscenter.

Screenwriter Henry Bean made a big splash in 2001 with his feature directorial debut "The Believer," starring Ryan Gosling as a young Orthodox Jew who becomes a Neo-Nazi. Now Bean is back in the director's chair with the satire "Noise," opening Friday.

Immigration, as seen through the lens of one Indian family.

First chances, last chances and what not to miss today

ELITE: President Franklin D. Roosevelt is profiled on 'American Experience' airing at 9 p.m. on KCET.

Steven Spielberg's long-rumored Abraham Lincoln biopic may well go into production in 2009. It would be the director's next project after "Tintin," which is expected to go into production in September.

The Young and the Restless 11:30 a.m. CBS 639164

'Of Mice and Men'

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The Great Derangement

A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, & Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire