Nov 14th, 2008 · The famed comedian has a stand-up comedy special that debuts tomorrow night on HBO. He stops in to chat with Madeleine Brand about his love for America, his philosophy on comedy and his special, Out Of England.
Aug 8th, 2008 · Grammy-winner Ricky Skaggs is redoing his own country hits. On his latest album, The High Notes, the musician gives his older classics a bluegrass twist.
May 18th, 2008 · In the 1950s, the man who loved Lucy helped introduce mainstream America to a slice of Latin culture. He was based on Desi Arnaz — yet Arnaz was hardly just playing himself. Felix Contreras has a musical portrait of the fictional Cuban-American bandleader.
May 18th, 2008 · In the 1950s, the man who loved Lucy helped introduce mainstream America to a slice of Latin culture. He was based on Desi Arnaz — yet Arnaz was hardly just playing himself. Felix Contreras has a musical portrait of the fictional Cuban-American bandleader.
Jul 13th, 2007 · Actor and writer Ricky Gervais is best known as creator and star of the British TV comedy The Office, which was adapted into a U.S. hit starring Steve Carrell. Gervais also stars in Extras, which airs in the U.S. on HBO, and writes the Flanimals children's books.
Mar 4th, 2007 · Slight-of-hand expert Ricky Jay runs the gambling tables in the HBO series Deadwood. His stage show won an Obie Award. Now, he has compiled a collection of his favorite poker music and a DVD of his tricks.
Sep 22nd, 2005 · Madeleine Brand talks with actor Ricky Gervais about his new HBO comedy Extras, in which he plays a struggling actor. Gervais is best known as the annoying boss on the acclaimed BBC series The Office.
May 10th, 2005 · Sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay has astounded audiences with his physical abilities. And readers have also been impressed with the wealth of facts he has gathered from the world of carnivals and conmen. Jay has also acted in the films of David Mamet -- who produces his stage shows -- and in the HBO series Deadwood.