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Pixar: 20 Years of Animation at the MoMaReel Life
On today’s show, Sarah Jessica Parker and director Tom Bezucha discuss their new film—a look at what happens when your family doesn’t fall for the love of your life. Also on the show, a look at the technology and traditional art behind computer-generated animation. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your home repair questions, and offer advice on saving energy costs this winter. Call 212-433-9692.
Music:
Darlene Love and the White Heat Swing Orchestra, "Mr. Fix-It"
"A Toolbox Christmas" (Gourd Music) by Woody Phillips, "Jingle Bells," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "Ding Dong Merrily on High"
The Family Stone
The holidays can be a stressful time…especially if you’re bringing a significant other home to meet your family. Sarah Jessica Parker and director Tom Bezucha tell us about their new film, “The Family Stone.” It’s a comedic look at what happens when your family doesn’t approve of your fiancee.
» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Sarah Jessica Parker and Tom Bezucha
Music:
"Christmas with Travelin' Light" (Telarc), The Christmas Song and Silver Bells
"Right Back Where We Started From," by Maxine Nightingale
soundtrack from "Sex and the City"
20 Years of Animation
John Lasseter, the head of Pixar (makers of “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” and "The Incredibles”) tells us about the hands-on art that brings computer-generated films to life. He’s joined by Ron Magliozzi, the Assistant Curator of the current exhibit “20 Years of Animation” at MoMA.
Music:
"Toy Story 2" (Walt Disney Pictures) by Randy Newman, "Woody's Roundup"
"Finding Nemo" (Disney/Pixar) by Thomas Newman,
"Beyond theSea" sung by Robbie Williams
"Toy Story" (Disney) by Randy Newman, "You've Got a Friend in Me"
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Bill Richardson on Diplomacy
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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson will be joining Obama’s cabinet as Commerce Secretary. You can hear him talk about his experience in foreign policy and diplomacy on the Lopate Show in April 2007.
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NY Giants star Plaxico Burress is in the headlines this week for his self-inflicted gunshot wound. You can hear him on the Leonard Lopate Show in July 2008 talk about his life on and off the football field, and what it was like to win the 2007 Super Bowl.
Tom Daschle on Fixing America’s Health Care System
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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has accepted President-Elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can hear Tom Daschle talk about his prescriptions for fixing American’s health care crisis on the Leonard Lopate Show in March 2008.
Barack Obama, Circa 2004
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Listen to President-Elect Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.
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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?
