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Herb Sargent

One For The Table | Posted 10.08.2008 | Living

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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.

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

Michael Russnow | Posted 08.15.2008 | Business

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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?

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

Michael Russnow | Posted 07.31.2008 | Entertainment

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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.

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Johnny Come Late-Nightly

Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler | Posted 05.01.2008 | Entertainment

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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.

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