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The big life of the small Mrs. Tom Thumb
'Mrs. Tom Thumb' is a fictional account of the life of Lavinia Warren -- only 32 in. tall and made famous by P.T. Barnum's traveling circus.
Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer discuss 'The Help'
The stars and writer-director Tate Taylor discuss their film about black maids in 1960s segregated Mississippi.
The world of Funk Master George Clinton
George Clinton looks back on his 55-year career and talks about giving back to his band's community.
Marvel unveils new, multiracial Spiderman
Marvel announces Miles Morales, a half-Latino, half-African-American teenager will be swinging on his web between New York City buildings as the new Spiderman.
Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips talks success, scandal
Long-time frontman Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips looks back on his colorful career in alternative music.
The Coen Brothers: 'Pranksters' of cinema
Journalist Erica Rowell documents the films of Joel and Ethan Coen in 'The Brothers Grim: The Films of Joel and Ethan Coen.'
America's earliest recordings preserved and remastered
A Chicago-based duo has saved hundreds of old recordings to preserve an important slice of American history.
Dennis Lehane's 'Moonlight Mile'
The author has revived his Boston-based detective team from his previous books like 'Gone Baby Gone.'
Jeff Garlin, stand-up comedian turned Hollywood star
Comedian Jeff Garlin reflects on his career from his days of stand-up, to movies, to the success of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" 10 years later
The author discusses his decade old book with one of its biggest fans.
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