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Poster from Tyler Perry's film "Madea's Family Reunion"
On today's show, Tyler Perry describes his alter ego Madea—the character at the center of his film "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." Plus, we'll hear about a new documentary about a small courthouse in Cameroon. Also on the show: a look at the art of character acting. And to start it all off, Alvin and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
The Gurus of How-To Answer Your Questions
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To,” answer your home repair questions about how to get ready for spring. Call 212-433-9692.
Ladies of Justice
The new documentary “Sisters in Law” shines a spotlight on two powerful women--the State Counsel and Court President--at the center of a small courthouse in Cameroon. Director Kim Longinotto describes making the film.
Behind the Scenes of Character Acting
Photographer Howard Schatz and actors Robert Klein and F. Murray Abraham reflect on the unique art of character acting with a new book: In Character, Actors Acting.
Tyler Perry Unleashes His Feminine Side
Most men think of their “feminine side” as soft and sensitive. But Tyler Perry’s female alter ego is a loud, pot-smoking, gun-brandishing grandmother: Madea, the character at the center of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." Mr. Perry tells us about Don’t Make a Black Woman Take Off her Earrings, ...
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