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What Britney Spears Can Reveal About Alzheimer's Disease

Yahoo! News | ALICE PARK | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic report that they may have found a way to identify those most at risk of developing the neurological disorder long ...

How Comedy Impacts Politics

Michael Winship | Posted 06.07.2009 | Comedy


Michael Winship

Johnny Carson making that joke on "The Tonight Show" was the final nail in the electoral coffin. On top of everything else, he was right--George did sound like Liberace.

The Art & Science of Oprah Winfrey: Part III

Jerry Weissman | Posted 03.28.2009 | Media


Jerry Weissman

Oprah Winfrey's powerful appeal that draws 46 million viewers a week is based on empathy, a scientifically-proven human connection.

If I Could Tell Just One Thing to Jon Stewart ...

Jerry Weissman | Posted 03.21.2009 | Media


Jerry Weissman

Jon Stewart's interruptions work for comedic purposes, but not in interviews. Listen and react. It worked for Johnny Carson; it can work for Jon Stewart.

Michael Phelps In Good Company

Keith Thomson | Posted 03.08.2009 | Green


Keith Thomson

According to a 2002 Time/CNN poll, 47% of Americans have smoked marijuana. Here's a list of famous users and advocates of the plant.

Herb Sargent

One For The Table | Posted 11.08.2008 | Living


One For The Table

I believe that you choose people to fulfill roles in your life. And I cast Herb in the role, not only of mentor but -- there's a Jewish expression called tzaddik.

Donald Trump Bailing Out Ed McMahon: It Only Encourages More Millionaires to be Wastrels

Michael Russnow | Posted 09.15.2008 | Business


Michael Russnow

If Donald Trump is so concerned about the woes of his fellow man or woman, why stick only to those whose names he recognizes?

Ed McMahon's Money Problems: Should We Really Care About Millionaires in Financial Distress?

Michael Russnow | Posted 08.08.2008 | Entertainment


Michael Russnow

Is his bad luck a legitimate news story? Yes. But the real question is why he has not been lambasted for stupid behavior.

Johnny Come Late-Nightly

Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler | Posted 05.09.2008 | Entertainment


Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler

Did you groan when David Letterman told Monica jokes? Do you Tivo The Daily Show ? If your answer is yes, then Strange Bedfellows: How Late Night Comedy Turns Democracy into a Joke may be the book for you.