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Michael Learned Interview: "Waltons" Icon Kills It as Dahmer's Grandma

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Michael Learned

Michael Learned will always be known for her role as Olivia Walton in the iconic family drama The Waltons, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. She was nominated for six Emmy Awards as Lead Actress in a Drama, winning three times for her role as Olivia Walton. After the seventh season, she left the show. Learned also starred as Nurse Mary Benjamin in the hospital drama Nurse, and she won yet another Emmy for this role in 1982.

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Tuesday

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Ice-T Interview: "SVU" Star, "I'll Be There Until Mariska Leaves"

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Ice-T

Ice-T began his career as an underground rapper in the 1980s and released his debut album Rhyme Pays. The following year, he released another album, Power, which would go platinum. He’s also released several other records that went gold. In 1990, Ice-T co-founded the heavy metal band Body Count, releasing its self-titled debut album in 1992.

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Alicia Witt Interview: Talking "The Disappearance of Cari Farver"

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Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt first came to fame as a child actress after being discovered by David Lynch, who cast her in Dune (1984) and Twin Peaks (1990). Other films include Mr. Holland’s Opus, Vanilla Sky, Two Weeks Notice, Urban Legend, Last Holiday and 88 Minutes. She has made television appearances in The Walking Dead, Nashville, The Librarians, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Cybill (87 episodes), Friday Night Lights, Justified, CSI: Miami and Orange is the New Black.

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Daniela Ruah Interview: "NCIS: Los Angeles" Star Talks Season 14

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Daniela Ruah

Daniela Ruah was born in Boston to Portuguese-born parents and lived in the US until she was five. She attended St. Julian’s School in Portugal where she grew up, landing her first acting role at the age of 16. Two years later, Ruah moved to London and received a BA in Performing Arts at the London Metropolitan University, having finished with first class honors.

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