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PBS gets into the sound of 'Latin Music USA' as miniseries ends
The sound has been around for many years, and public television is giving it an extra showcase.
According to the NY Times, the producers of "God of Carnage" announced that Jimmy Smits, Annie Potts, Christine Lahti and Ken Stott would take over the Broadway production of that Yasmina Reza comedy on Nov.
PBS series traces influence of Latin music on other genres
'Latin Music USA' bridges cultural divide Monday, October 12, 2009 Dave Walker The kickoff episode of "Latin Music USA" is bookended by Santana's performance at Woodstock in 1969.
Medicare for All? 'Crazy,' 'Socialized' and Unlikely
Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda face off in a presidential debate in a 2005 episode of "The West Wing." In one episode in 2005, the Democratic presidential nominee, played by Jimmy Smits , admitted in a debate that he was not especially happy with the health care plan he had proposed.
Hemmings Find of the Day: the truck from TV's "The Highwayman"
After creating the first Knight Rider TV series, Glen Larson took the same formula and substituted a futuristic semi truck for a Pontiac Firebird.
If Obama can stand up to Scotland, why can't he stand up to the Republicans?
If only the president would forget the cool and reasoned debate for a moment, and take a tip from Barney Frank Jimmy Smits as Matt Santos, the character in The West Wing who was said to be based on Barack Obama.
If Obama can stand up to Scotland, why can't he stand up to the Republicans?
If only the president would forget the cool and reasoned debate for a moment, and take a tip from Barney Frank Jimmy Smits as Matt Santos, the character in The West Wing who was said to be based on Barack Obama.
Celebrity birthdays on Aug. 13
Actor James Hampton is 73. Actor Brian Dennehy is 71. Actor Richard Roundtree is 67.
Judge Sotomayor: another a oeWest Winga ...
Where does realism end and prognostication begin? 10 years ago, The West Wing premiered, starring Bradley Whitford as a DC insider based on Rahm Emanuel.A A Whitford's character, Josh Lyman, eventually became chief of staff to the first member of a racial minority to become President , who defeated a veteran, moderate RepublicanA A senator from the ...
Judge Sotomayor: another a oeWest Winga ...
Where does realism end and prognostication begin? 10 years ago, The West Wing premiered, starring Bradley Whitford as a DC insider based on Rahm Emanuel.A A Whitford's character, Josh Lyman, eventually became chief of staff to the first member of a racial minority to become President , who defeated a veteran, moderate RepublicanA A senator from the ...
Brooklyn Today: Thursday July 9, 2009
Good morning. Today is the 190th day of the year. On this day in 1958, an earthquake near Lituya Bay, Alaska, registered 8.3 on the Richter scale and caused a tsunami of 1,700 feet.
Weekend TV highlights, July 4-5, 2009
"A Capitol Fourth" : Jimmy Smits hosts the Independence Day concert, possibly because he was on "The West Wing." With Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield and more.
What's On Tonight: Fireworks on the Hudson: Roger Catlin | TV Eye
This summer's persistent thunderstorms won't affect any indoor viewing of fireworks, via TV from Washington, hosted by Jimmy Smits.
Time to join Citizen's Police Academy
By Victor O'Brien Killeen Daily Herald If you dreamed of being Jimmy Smits on NYPD Blue, but had the crime tolerance of the Andy Griffith Show, then the Killeen police Citizen's Police Academy offers an inside look without bullets flying by your head.
VIDEO: Jimmy Smits dishes on Dexter and more
Jimmy Smits' run on Dexter was both short and sweet, presenting as it did a choice opportunity for the Emmy-winning actor.
Anne Hathaway adds her star power to 'Twelfth Night'
What is it about "Twelfth Night" that turns New York into theater camp for movie stars in the summertime? Shakespeare created his mystical island of shipwrecked cross-dressing romantics for the Winter Festival of the Epiphany of 1602.
Dare to Ask: Are love scenes a rarity for minorities?
Why don't you see minorities in love scenes in movies and on TV? Is it too taboo? M.B., male, Pittsburgh Replies What have you been watching? On "NYPD Blue," Jimmy Smits continued that show's long, proud tradition of male [posterior] shots just prior to a love scene, and on his 2007 show "Cane" he was not exactly chaste.
Smits named 'Capitol Fourth' concert host
Film and television actor Jimmy Smits has agreed to serve as host of the musical event "A Capitol Fourth" in Washington, D.C., Capital Concerts said.
Though in the best "Pockiston" tradition, he also rolled his r's in Puerto Rico.
Prison Break: Burning Questions Answered
Fox's Prison Break wrapped up its four-year run on Friday night, as Michael finally decided into whose hands he could entrust Scylla.
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