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    Sep 3, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Brad Pitt puts Malibu beach house on the market

    <b>Brad Pitt</b> has listed his gated Malibu beach house for $13.75 million.
    Brad Pitt has listed his gated Malibu beach house for $13.75 million. The view home he shares with actress Angelina Jolie sits on 1.26 blufftop acres with a tennis court, a lap pool and access to the beach. Features include walls of glass doors, a walk-...

    Tags: Chappelle's Show (tv program), Awards and Prizes, Celebrities, Neal Brennan, New York Rangers

    2. Aug 12, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. David L. Wolper dies at 82; producer of 'Roots,' 1984 L.A. Olympics opening ceremonies

    David L. Wolper, the award-winning television documentary producer best known for the blockbuster TV miniseries &quot;Roots" and for the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies he created for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, has died. He was 82.
    David L. Wolper, the award-winning television documentary producer best known for the blockbuster TV miniseries "Roots" and for the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies he created for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, has died. He was 82....

    Tags: Companies and Corporations, History, Awards and Prizes, David L. Wolper, Movies

    3. Sep 10, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Pasadena Playhouse adds Ed Asner in 'FDR' to fall 2010 season

    Culture Monster
    As it gradually works its way back to solid financial ground, the Pasadena Playhouse has added two more productions to its lineup for the upcoming season. Ed Asner will star in the solo show "FDR" (Oct. 12 to Nov. 7),......
    4. Sep 18, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Home where Marilyn Monroe died is sold

    The Brentwood home where iconic actress <b> Marilyn Monroe</b> died &#8212; listed at $3,595,000 &#8212; went into escrow within two weeks and has sold for $255,000 above its asking price.
    The Brentwood home where iconic actress Marilyn Monroe died — listed at $3,595,000 — went into escrow within two weeks and has sold for $255,000 above its asking price. Described as "sprawling and authentic," the 1929 hacienda sits behind...

    Tags: Andy Warhol, Marketing, Greta Garbo, Clubs and Associations, Farms

    5. Apr 7, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Bill Varney dies at 77; Oscar-winning sound mixer

    Bill Varney, an Academy Award-winning sound mixer whose final film credit was a &quot;director's edition" of <a href="http://projects.latimes.com/hollywood/star-walk/orson-welles/">Orson Welles'</a> "Touch of Evil" that was released on the film's 40th anniversary, has died. He was 77.
    Bill Varney, an Academy Award-winning sound mixer whose final film credit was a "director's edition" of Orson Welles' "Touch of Evil" that was released on the film's 40th anniversary, has died. He was 77. Varney died Saturday of congestive heart...

    Tags: Lost (tv program), Heart Failure, Orson Welles, The Empire Strikes Back (movie), Ordinary People (movie)

    6. Jan 5, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Joseph M. Wilcots dies at 70; cinematographer on 'Roots' and its sequel

    Joseph M. Wilcots, a trailblazing African American cinematographer whose credits include the landmark 1970s TV miniseries &quot;Roots" and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdE3O_hvsL8">&ldquo;Roots: The Next Generations</a>," has died. He was 70.
    Joseph M. Wilcots, a trailblazing African American cinematographer whose credits include the landmark 1970s TV miniseries "Roots" and “Roots: The Next Generations," has died. He was 70. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Wilcots obituary: The...

    Tags: African Americans, National or Ethnic Minorities, Death, LeVar Burton, Jackie Robinson

    7. Apr 3, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  7. Film editor Neil Travis dies at 75: Won Oscar for 'Dances With Wolves,' Emmy for 'Roots'

    Variety
    Film editor Neil Travis, who won an Oscar for his work on "Dances With Wolves" and an Emmy for his work on the miniseries "Roots," died of natural causes at his home in Arroyo Grande, Calif., on Wednesday, March 28. He was 75. In addition to Oscar best...

    Tags: Sandra Bullock, Tom Clancy, Morgan Freeman, Awards and Prizes, Dom DeLuise

    8. Dec 6, 2011 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  8. Charles D. McGregor dies at 84: Warner Bros. TV exec brought 'Roots' to TV

    Tribune Media Services
    TV executive Charles D. McGregor, who was instrumental in bringing landmark miniseries "Roots" to television, died Nov. 16 in Beverly Hills. He was 84. McGregor began in the entertainment business as a song plugger -- he persuaded Nat King Cole to record...

    Tags: Entertainment, Nat King Cole, Television, ABC (tv network), Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

    9. Jan 1, 2012 |Story| RedEye

  9. January TV series, season & winter premiere schedule

    Now that the holidays are (almost) over, you're probably ready for your favorite shows to return as the midseason schedule kicks in. A lot of brand new shows premiere in January as well. So get ready. Here's a list of series, season and winter premiere dates, with new series bolded.
    RedEye
    Now that the holidays are (almost) over, you're probably ready for your favorite shows to return as the midseason schedule kicks in. A lot of brand new shows premiere in January as well. So get ready. Here's a list of series, season and winter premiere...

    Tags: American Dad (tv program), Univision (tv network), Justified (tv program), Family Guy (tv program), Supernatural (tv program)

    10. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant
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    11. Jan 27, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
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    12. Feb 1, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Black History Month: How to inspire and teach

    We asked prominent African-Americans to recommend a book, musical composition, movie, play, painting or other work that will teach children of all races and ages lessons about black history.
    We asked prominent African-Americans to recommend a book, musical composition, movie, play, painting or other work that will teach children of all races and ages lessons about black history. "Frankly, I am so tired of hearing (about) the same old music...

    Tags: College Sports, Local Government, Music, Black History, U.S. Supreme Court

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