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It took documentarian Robert Greenwald 40 years to become an activist, but it was worth the wait, writes Gail Sheehy - his new film about Afghanistan is a clarion call for peace.

It was October 1984. Inside the Wooden Nickel Saloon, 50 or more people jostled for a place to sit for the best view of the televisions.

A beefy, laconic leading man of the 1970s, Le Mat is best known for his performances in George Lucas' "American Graffiti" and especially as Melvin Dummar, an aimless blue-collar worker who enjoys a fortunate.... A beefy, laconic leading man of the 1970s, Le Mat is best known for his performances in George Lucas' "American Graffiti" and especially ...

Emmy morning in Hollywood sees actors, directors and producers who earn nominations for TV's top honors wake up with joy in their hearts, but this Thursday saw one exception - Farrah Fawcett's friend and documentary producer, Alana Stewart.

Richard Masur and Alice Playten will star in The Flea Theater's upcoming world-premiere run of Roger Rosenblatt's The Oldsmobiles , which will be directed by Jim Simpson.

DVD for sale in October, visit www.rethinkafghanistan.com Australia has 1550 soldiers in Afghanistan.

Actress' longtime love says: - She never closed her eyes; she was holding on' TODAY In his first interview since FarrahA Fawcett died June 25 after a long battle with cancer, Ryan O'Neal recountedA her final hours.

Three times nominated for her acting, though never a winner, Farrah Fawcett received her fourth Emmy nod posthumously on Thursday, as an executive producer of Farrah's Story , the May 15 NBC special that tracked the three-year cancer battle that eventually claimed her life on June 25.

This show will require acting! Paula Abdul has signed up for a guest spot in new Lifetime dramedy , Drop Dead Diva.

I was very saddened when I heard of the death of Farrah Fawcett. She was an icon for Charlie's Angels, "The Burning Bed" and many other works.

The death notice box has been busy the past couple of weeks, in fact, so busy that it's hard to keep up.

Occasional contributor Bill Katz holds down the fort over at Urgent Agenda . In his column today, Bill draws in part on his experience working for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Karl Malden, Michael Jackson.

A talk-show sidekick, the '70s iconic beauty, a superbly talented-yet-tormented performer and a celebrated TV pitchman - all four gone within a week.

A legend died Thursday, June 25, 2009. Few, globally speaking, noticed during a week filled with notable deaths.

When my sister came into my room to tell me Farrah had passed away, it was such of a blow.

Now that some time has passed, maybe we can talk objectively about the one-two punch of the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett.

Watergate. Disco. Farrah Fawcett. Three significant events to come from and define the 1970s.

One of Farrah Fawcett's most poignant and outstanding films was "The Burning Bed." This film about spouse abuse brought increased attention to domestic violence and remains part of Fawcett's legacy.

A talk-show sidekick, the '70s iconic beauty, a superbly talented-yet-tormented performer and a celebrated TV pitchman - all four gone within a week.

The passing of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett has hit us near-baby boomers and full-on baby boomers with a rock and roll punch to the gut we weren't ready for.