She received a Golden Globe in 1954 as that year’s rising star and appeared in movies alongside Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman.
Category: Television
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Betty Cole Dukert, Top ‘Meet the Press’ Producer, Dies at 96
She worked as a secretary before being hired as an associate producer at the NBC News public affairs show in 1956. She went on to spend 41 years there.
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For Cesar Conde, NBC’s News Chief, Corporate Polish Meets Partisan Reality
Cesar Conde, a leader with an M.B.A. but limited journalism background, is facing the toughest scrutiny of his career.
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Louis Gossett Jr. Streaming Guide: ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ to ‘The Color Purple’
His range was wide, as evidenced by performances in projects as different as “Roots,” “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Diggstown.”
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Eleanor Collins, Canada’s ‘First Lady of Jazz,’ Dies at 104
A singer known for her mastery of standards, she found stardom in Canada on TV and in nightclubs. But she was virtually unknown in the United States.
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A Georgia Town Basks in Bountiful Filming. The State Pays.
When movies are made in Thomasville, Ga., it welcomes celebrities and an infusion of cash. But the financial incentives that attract studios have cost the state billions.
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Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor
His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black performer to win in that category.
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Stream These 12 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in April
A Ryan Gosling detective comedy, a Formula One racing drama and the romantic musical “Mamma Mia!” are among the movies exiting the streaming service.
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Rebecca Hall Redefines Stardom
How does an actor carve out a career they want? From indies like “Christine” to blockbusters such as the “Godzilla vs. Kong” movies, Ms. Hall may have cracked the code.
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Rebecca Hall Redefines Stardom
How does an actor carve out a career they want? From indies like “Christine” to blockbusters such as the “Godzilla vs. Kong” movies, Ms. Hall may have cracked the code.
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In Saga of NBC and Ronna McDaniel, Perks and Perils of Partisan Talk on TV
Why are television news networks so enamored with paid Beltway analysts?
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Martin Scorsese to Headline a Religious Series for Fox Nation
The Oscar-winning director is the latest Hollywood name to sign up for the Fox News streaming platform, joining Kevin Costner, Rob Lowe and Dan Aykroyd.