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    Jim Carlton

    What do The Smothers Brothers, Pat Paulson and Joan Rivers all have in common? Jim Carlton. He's juggled being a singer, guitarist, comedian and Carlton has even made a name for himself as a TV writer for some of the most famous names in the business.


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    What Famous Person Do You Look Like?

    Wouldn't it be fun to be in the spotlight just because you look like somebody else? And get paid for it, too? At the Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists, we found more than 100 hopefuls looking to make the most out of their lucky looks.


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    Who Ya Gonna Call?

    Reclusive actor, comedian, musician, and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd rarely gives interviews. He once said, "I don't believe in low profile; I believe in no profile." Come along as we catch up with Aykroyd on his national bottle signing tour. His what?


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    Rose Marie

    She starred in one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, and at age 85, Rose Marie is a quick-witted and sassy as ever.


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    Lee Majors

    He was one of the hottest TV stars around in the 1970s, and today, he's still making entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.


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    Lynda Carter

    Before she was Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter's dream was to find success as a recording artist. She never gave up on that dream.


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    Alison Arngrim

    She may have played a nasty, selfish child on "Little House on the Prairie," but in real life, Alison Arngrim is anything but. Find out how she's changing the lives of children across the country.


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    Diahann Carroll

    Her talent has helped her break many barriers, but Diahann Carroll says it just might her legs that are to thank for her great success.


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    Garrison Keillor

    For more than 30 years, Garrison Keillor has been keeping the golden age of radio alive with his iconic show, A Prairie Home Companion. He shares why the pressure of aging has actually been liberating to him.


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    Jim Carlton

    Last time Jim Carlton was on the GB Radio Show, he was a studio writer, guitarist and comedian. This time, he's back and he's added author to his resume and he's got a book coming out that you don't want to miss.


  • Mark Rodriguez
    Tis the Season (ings)

    Happy Friday, boys and girls.... Yes, I am going to write about the top 10 wines you've never heard, but that will follow this non commercial info-blurb about a buddy of mine... If you saw the previous blog on Umami ( the fifth taste), you may have...

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  • Katy Cropped
    Still Making Them Talk!

    Any doubt that the political race is heating up? Forget heating up -- a lot of big names are already burned by moves they've made in recent months.The latest person to get caught up in controversy is Geraldine Ferraro, the 72-year-old political...

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    Let's Hear it for the Girl!

    The Kennedy family does it again! Caroline Kennedy is now seeking the U.S. Senate seat left open by Senator Hillary Clinton's appointment to Barack Obama's new Cabinet. Kennedy, a married mother of three, is one of the best-known names in politics,...

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    The Growing Bolder Radio Show Has a New Home!

    One of the most unique hours in radio is on the move! After a successful 3-year run on Clear Channel's WFLA-540 AM, The Growing Bolder Radio Show has moved to WMFE-90.7 FM, beginning November 21, 2009.


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    And the Tony Nominees Are ...

    Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!


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    Jim Beaver

    Actor Jim Beaver's career was at an all-time high, but then his world came crashing down when his wife was diagnosed with lung cancer.


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    Actor Battles Terminal Cancer

    Paul Newman has reportedly been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.


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    Bob Tuschman

    After a devastating accident, Bob Tuschman swore to himself that if he recovered he would change everything. He did recover, then quit his job and followed his passion over to the Food Channel where he is now Vice President.


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    Another Funny Female on the Way!

    A celebrity baby herself, Rain Pryor recently made a big announcement to Growing Bolder -- she's pregnant! And we have brand new details about her family, her book and her hopes for her father Richard's legacy.


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    Breaking Up is Easy to Do

    Another celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?


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    Tanya Tucker

    Country music legend Tanya Tucker is back with her first new album in eight years, and she's reworking some classic songs made famous by men. Look out boys!


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    World's Oldest Showgirl Dies

    Beverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.


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    A Sit-Down Chat With a Stand-Up Guy

    He's been on more than 20 sitcoms, in six feature films and had a 4-year run on Broadway. One of the top improv comedians working today, Brian Bradley survived the excesses of showbiz with a clear vision for the future.


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    First Rocky and Now Rambo

    Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.


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    Bruce Kulick

    He's one of the greatest guitarists in the music business, playing with everyone from KISS to Meat Loaf to Michael Bolton, and he's grateful for every opportunity he's had to leave his mark on rock.


  • Susan Silver
    TV Writer Issues Call to Action

    The writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.


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    Lorrie Morgan

    Through failed marriages, broken romances and shattered finances she has mananged not just to survive it all, but to come out with the true Growing Bolder Spirit.


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    Michael Uslan

    He had a dream to make his favorite comic book into a movie. Nobody believed -- except Michael Uslan himself. He eventually got director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson and made his "Batman" movie, and nobody is laughing anymore.


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    Jose Feliciano Channels Spirit of 1960s

    Jose Feliciano is back with his first English-language album in a decade, and it's his boldest album yet.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Inside Roger's World

    He's one of the biggest names in rock and roll, and Growing Bolder is giving you unprecedented access to Roger McGuinn's life, home and music.


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    Paul Newman Passes Away at 83

    Hollywood legend Paul Newman passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 83. Newman died in the farmhouse in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife and occasional costar, Joanne Woodward.


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    The Greatest of All Time

    At age 35, Mike Sigel was the youngest ever inducted into the Billiards Hall of Fame. After retiring he became the game's best known promoter only to return to prove he's still got it!


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    An Aviation Legend's Landmark Anniversary

    25 years ago, Joseph P. Kittinger Jr. made aviation history when he became the first person to cross the Atlantic solo in a balloon. We visit with him to commemorate the event and reminisce with a true American pioneer.


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    Joe Kittinger Flies Michael Jackson

    Col. Joe Kittinger is well-known for his legendary leaps forward in aviation. But there was a chapter left out of his amazing ballooning career. For several years, Kittinger was Michael Jackson's private pilot.


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    Ageless Warrior

    Mark Martin becomes the 3rd oldest winner in NASCAR history with a dominating run at Phoenix International Raceway. Martin is the first 50-year-old to win in 16 years, and has won the most NASCAR races ever by a 50-year-old.


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    Isaac Hayes Dies at 65

    Soul and funk music legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 65. A sheriff's deputy responded to Hayes' home after his wife found him unconscious on his bedroom floor near a treadmill that was running.


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    "The World Just Got a Little Less Funny."

    Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."


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    Fire Sale

    A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.


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    "The Dark Knight" Breaks Record

    The economy may be hurting but Americans can find movie ticket money. 'The Dark Knight' smashed the 3-day weekend box office record and combined with 'Mamma Mia' to lead Hollywood to its biggest overall weekend in history.


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    Carol Leifer

    She wrote some of the most memorable scenes in "Seinfeld" history and now Carol Leifer is turning her razor-sharp humor on something we can all relate to -- aging.


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    Bob Dylan's New Art

    Bob Dylan is best known for his scratchy voice and deep lyrics, but now, this singer-songwriter-poet-artist is showing off some new art in the United Kingdom.



 

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