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Garry Shandling, Star Of Award-Winning 'Larry Sanders Show', Dies

5:04am March 25, 2016

Comic Garry Shandling, host of the ground breaking HBO comedy series, The Larry Sanders Show, died Thursday of natural causes. The 66-year-old began his showbiz career as a writer for TV sitcoms such as Welcome Back, Kotter and Sanford and Son.

Actor Garry Shandling arrives at the world premiere of Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment's Iron Man 2 in Hollywood in 2010.

Actor And Comedian Garry Shandling Dies At 66

8:34pm March 24, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Best known for his work on the pioneering cable television comedy series The Larry Sanders Show, Shandling died following a "medical emergency," the Los Angeles Police Department said.

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Comedian Garry Shandling Dies At 66

8:13pm March 24, 2016

Garry Shandling, the comedian and actor who starred in The Larry Sanders Show, died on Thursday at age 66.

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The Many Masks Of Batman In 'Caped Crusade'

5:54pm March 23, 2016

Glen Weldon's book The Caped Crusade traces the evolution of Batman, and argues that his anger and obsession are only part of the character; his childhood anti-crime oath makes him a hopeful figure.

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'Hollywood Hoofbeats' Chronicles The Horses That Captured Moviegoers' Hearts

2:50pm March 21, 2016

Author Petrine Day Mitchum tells Fresh Air's Dave Davies that show business horses have been known to develop an actor's affection for the camera, often coming to life when the director says "action."

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For Actress Regina King, A Childhood Gig Launched A Career In Hollywood

2:01pm March 21, 2016

King began acting professionally as a teen on the TV show 227. Now she co-stars in ABC's American Crime and HBO's The Leftovers. She also directs for television, but says "I absolutely love acting."

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Ian Daniel and Ellen Page at AOL Studios on March 9 in New York City.

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'Gaycation': Ellen Page Explores LGBT Lives Globally On Travel Show

8:08pm March 20, 2016

Page's new TV show on Viceland is called Gaycation. The actress and co-host Ian Daniel speak to NPR's Michel Martin about the show, in which they explore LGBT culture around the world.

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"It is a huge production and it is a lot of pressure," Seal says of The Passion, "but that's what we crave as artists."

Here's A Revelation: 'The Passion' Is Seal's First Acting Gig

3:04pm March 20, 2016

by NPR Staff

The singer plays Pontius Pilate in Fox's live TV musical event. He says he never thought to try acting before, but the songs — including "Mad World" by Tears for Fears — drew him to the part.

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Cast members of the NBC drama The West Wing.

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'The West Wing Weekly' Podcast Promises To Break Down Every Episode

8:35am March 20, 2016

Joshua Malina, who played Will Bailey on the show, and Hrishikesh Hirway plan to take a deep dive into the critically acclaimed series.

This still is from the first trailer for Nina, starring Zoe Saldana as singer Nina Simone. This image of Saldana in dark makeup and with a prosthetic nose helped reignite a controversy over skin color and casting.

Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'

9:26am March 19, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.