Tony Award-winning actor Frank Langella talks about his portrayal of Richard Nixon in the Broadway hit Frost/Nixon. And on today's Please Explain, we get some expert advice on produce--from how to pick a ripe melon, to how to prepare an artichoke.
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Frank LangellaFrost/Nixon
In 1977, British television host David Frost spent 28 hours (over the course of several days) interviewing former President Richard Nixon. It was three years after Watergate, and the first interview Nixon had done since leaving office. Tony Award winner Frank Langella talks about recreating that dramatic, politically fraught show-down ...
Please Explain: Fruits and Vegetables
On today's Please Explain, renowned food journalist Russ Parsons answers your questions about how to pick, store, and prepare the best fruits and vegetables. He's joined by farmer Jeff Bialas, who grows 80 different kinds of vegetables on his family farm in Orange County, New York. Call 212-433-9692 ...
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