The Man Behind The 'Morning Edition' Theme Music. Also, Lyrics!
Composer BJ Leiderman talks about writing the show's theme music and sings some of the lyrics that accompany that catchy tune.
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'Daily Show', 'Colbert' Strain To Lampoon Democratic Losses
Both comedy shows aired live, election-themed episodes Tuesday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the broadcasts showed the limits of news-tinged satire on the political scene.
'Morning Edition' Celebrates 35 Years With A Trip Down Memory Lane
On this day in 1979, Morning Edition broadcast its first show, bringing a new style of storytelling to the early-drive-time airwaves. That first show was hosted by Bob Edwards and Barbara Hoctor.
Tom Magliozzi, Popular Co-Host Of NPR's 'Car Talk,' Dies At 77
Tom Magliozzi bantered weekly with his brother, Ray, on the public radio show. They joked, laughed and sometimes even gave good advice to listeners with car troubles. Tom Magliozzi was 77 years old.
'Car Talk' Executive Producer Remembers Tom Magliozzi
Tom Magliozzi one half of NPR's Car Talk duo died Monday at age 77 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. The show's Executive Producer Doug Berman talks to David Greene about Magliozzi.
'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch: Show's Last Season 'Really Freudian'
The BBC has just released a new deluxe DVD box set with all three seasons of Sherlock, and star Benedict Cumberbatch says the show's last season was its most revealing yet.
Popular 'Car Talk' Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At 77
Tom Magliozzi died on Monday of complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. Tom and his brother Ray were known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers. Their specialty: cars and puns.
HBO's 'Olive Kitteridge' May Be The Best Depiction Of Marriage On TV
HBO's miniseries, starring Frances McDormand as a sharp-tongued wife, concludes tonight. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans calls it an unsparing, detailed look at the most quietly troubled marriage on TV.
'Car Talk' Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At 77
As half of the wisecracking NPR radio show, Tom Magliozzi made us laugh at our car problems. He and his brother, Ray, also taught us how things work.
Behind The Scenes, Storyful Exposes Viral Hoaxes For News Outlets
Journalists regularly turn to this social media organization to seek out and verify online material that could bolster traditional reporting.