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Ray Romano Gets Deep, Dark And Angsty For Martin Scorsese's 'Vinyl'

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Ray Romano Gets Deep, Dark And Angsty For Martin Scorsese's 'Vinyl'

Fresh Air

Ever since Everybody Loves Raymond, the actor says he has been trying to take on more dramatic roles. In the HBO drama Vinyl, he plays a record company executive who contemplates suicide.

Ray Romano Gets Deep, Dark And Angsty For Martin Scorsese's 'Vinyl'

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Tuesday

Sex And 'An African City': A Steamy Ghanaian Show You Don't Want To Miss

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Sex And 'An African City': A Steamy Ghanaian Show You Don't Want To Miss

Five African women who came of age abroad make their way back to Accra, Ghana, as adult professionals looking for love — and end up grappling with where they fit into this place they call "home."

Sex And 'An African City': A Steamy Ghanaian Show You Don't Want To Miss

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How Heartbreak Helped Garry Shandling Find His Comedic Voice

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How Heartbreak Helped Garry Shandling Find His Comedic Voice

Fresh Air

The comic, who died Thursday, told Fresh Air that it took him years to develop a style — and then he got dumped. "That was really the beginning of the Garry Shandling dating years in stand-up."

How Heartbreak Helped Garry Shandling Find His Comedic Voice

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

The host of the HBO comedy series The Larry Sanders Show died 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.

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

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Thursday

In 'Navel Gazing,' Michael Ian Black Lays It All Out, Insecurities And All

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In 'Navel Gazing,' Michael Ian Black Lays It All Out, Insecurities And All

Fresh Air

"When I'm acting, I always imagine myself as looking totally different than the person that appears onscreen," Black says. The comedian writes about family, masculinity and vanity in his new memoir.

In 'Navel Gazing,' Michael Ian Black Lays It All Out, Insecurities And All

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Wednesday

The Many Masks Of Batman In 'Caped Crusade'
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Author Interviews

The Many Masks Of Batman In 'Caped Crusade'

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.

The Many Masks Of Batman In 'Caped Crusade'

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Monday

Animals

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

Fresh Air

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."

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

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Sunday

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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