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Cohan, George Michael
(Encyclopedia) Cohan, George MichaelCohan, George Michaelkōhănˈ, kōˈhăn, kōˈən [key], 1878–1942, American showman, b. Providence, R.I. As a child he appeared in vaudeville as one of “The Four Cohans…Wallace, George Corley
(Encyclopedia) Wallace, George Corley, 1919–98, governor of Alabama (1963–67, 1971–79, 1983–87), b. Clio, Ala. Admitted to the bar in 1942, he was active in the Alabama Democratic party, serving in…bread
(Encyclopedia) bread, food made from grains that have been ground into flour or meal, moistened and kneaded into a dough, and then baked. Many types of bread are leavened, usually with yeast, which…Breuer, Marcel Lajos
(Encyclopedia) Breuer, Marcel LajosBreuer, Marcel Lajosbroiˈər [key], 1902–81, American architect and furniture designer, b. Hungary. During the 1920s he was associated, both as student and as…Blackstone, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) Blackstone, Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist. At first unsuccessful in legal practice, he turned to scholarship and teaching. He became (1758) the first Vinerian professor of law…2005 Independent Spirit Awards
The 21st Independent Spirit Awards, honoring excellence in independent film, took place on March 4, 2006, on Santa Monica beach. Feature…1994–1995 Obie Awards
Best PlayDavid Mamet, CryptogramPlaywritingDavid Hancock, The Convention of CartographyTony Kushner, Slavs!Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!Susan Miller, My Left…Eliot, T. S.
(Encyclopedia) Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns Eliot), 1888–1965, American-British poet and critic, b. St. Louis, Mo. One of the most distinguished literary figures of the 20th cent., T. S. Eliot won…2004–2005 Primetime Emmy Awards
Drama Series: Lost (ABC) Actor: James Spader, Boston Legal Actress: Patricia Arquette, Medium Supporting Actor: William Shatner, Boston Legal Supporting Actress: Blythe Danner, Huff Guest…2005 National Board of Review Awards
The National Board of Review includes teachers, actors, writers and movie-production workers. The organization publishes the magazine Films in Review…Trending
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