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Nicole Sullivan Interview: Former 'MADtv' Comedian Stars in New CBS Comedy '$#*! My Dad Says'

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Nicole Sullivan

On the sketch comedy series MADtv, Nicole Sullivan created numerous characters; the mean-spirited Vancome Lady, dimwitted Antonia, Eracists leader Debbie, racist country singer Darlene McBride, and Latina bimbo Lida.

The comedian’s impersonations included Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore, Justin Timberlake, Hillary Clinton, Celine Dion, Kathie Lee Gifford, Edie Falco (as Carmela Soprano from The Sopranos), Lucille Ball (as Lucy Ricardo in a trio of I Love Lucy parodies), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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Friday

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September 2010

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Jeanne Cooper Interview: In-Depth and Candid with 'The Young and the Restless' Legend

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Jeanne Cooper

In the fictional town of Genoa City, Wisconsin, Katherine Chancellor, the grande dame and wealthy pillar of society has been portrayed by veteran actress Jeanne Cooper since 1973 on The Young and the Restless, the highest rated daytime drama on television. Cooper’s character has broken ground in the daytime medium by having her real-life facelift televised on the soap as her character underwent the surgery at the same time. It was the first time an “extreme makeover” had been broadcast in daytime television.

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Wednesday

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September 2010

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Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Interview: Terrorism Funding Expert on SPEECH Act and 9/11

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Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld

On August 10, 2010, President Obama signed into law the SPEECH Act (the Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage) to guard American authors and publishers from enforcement of frivolous foreign libel judgments that undermine the First Amendment and American due process standards.

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Sunday

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September 2010

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Mark Deklin Interview: Actor Calls New FOX Series 'Lone Star' a Mix of 'Dallas' and 'Big Love'

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Mark Deklin

Mark Deklin has worked on Broadway and at regional theaters across the country in addition to his work in film and television. He holds a MFA from the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program, as well as a BA from Penn State University in English and History, and is a certified member of the Society of American Fight Directors.

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