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The Crosby Chronicles: Burbank Unified's bulging parent packet
I’m so glad the Burbank Unified School District gives parents the opportunity to pick up all necessary forms before school starts. The so-called parent packet used to be given out the first day of school with only one night to complete the...
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Small Wonders: Down a runway toward destruction
Ever since M*A*S*H went off the air, I’ve been a little disillusioned with TV. That’s not to say I don’t watch, or like, certain TV shows: “30 Rock” and “Modern Family” stand out. While channel surfing, I will...Tags: Arts and Culture, Beauty Contests, Television, Television Networks, Long Island
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Celebrity deaths of 2011
1. Steve Jobs On Oct. 5, the 56-year-old Apple co-founder and CEO died of a rare form of cancer on his pancreas. Following his passing, President Obama said "There may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world...Tags: Lymphoma, Christopher Hitchens, Television, Amy Winehouse, Ryan Dunn
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Gone, but not forgotten, in 2011
Zap2ItYear-ending memories include those of people who made marks in entertainment before passing. In 2011, they included a significant number of behind-the-scenes talents whose television efforts endure. Andy Rooney: It's a sad irony that the pundit's death...Tags: John Wayne, Jack LaLanne, Harry Morgan, Matt Dillon, Jackie Cooper
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Pranava Prakash's nude paintings prompt scuffle in India
Culture MonsterIndian neopop artist Pranava Prakash has been thrashed, according to the Times of India, by unidentified men who took issue with nude depictions of several Bollywood stars, including Vidya Balan and Pakastani actor Veena Malik.... -
A toast to those we have lost in 2011
You know, a lot of people tell me their favorite part of the column is the obituaries. I'm really hurt. It is, however, that time of year to remember the A&E folks we lost in the past 12 months. Two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor died in March,...Tags: Sidney Lumet, Christopher Hitchens, George Shearing, 60 Minutes (tv program), Jerry Leiber
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Andy Rooney dies at 92; curmudgeonly commentator on '60 Minutes'
![Andy Rooney, CBS News' longtime resident curmudgeon whose whimsical and acerbic essays on "60 Minutes" turned the rumpled writer into an unlikely — and reluctant — TV celebrity, died Friday night, only weeks after retiring from the show. He was 92.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-11/65889302-05090516.jpg "Andy Rooney, CBS News' longtime resident curmudgeon whose whimsical and acerbic essays on "60 Minutes\" turned the rumpled writer into an unlikely — and reluctant — TV celebrity, died Friday night, only weeks after retiring from the show. He was 92.")
Andy Rooney, CBS News' longtime resident curmudgeon whose whimsical and acerbic essays on "60 Minutes" turned the rumpled writer into an unlikely — and reluctant — TV celebrity, died Friday night, only weeks after retiring from the show. He...Tags: Television, Joe Piscopo, Arthur Godfrey, Minority Groups, Morley Safer
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Andy Rooney exiting '60 Minutes' this Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS says commentator Andy Rooney will make his final weekly "60 Minutes" appearance on this Sunday's edition. The 92-year-old Rooney will announce his departure in his regular essay at the end of the program, where he has been...Tags: CBS Corp., Morley Safer
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Andy Rooney to step down from his "60 Minutes" role
CBS NewsAndy Rooney will announce on this Sunday’s 60 MINUTES that it will be his last regular appearance on the broadcast. Rooney, 92, has been featured on 60 MINUTES since 1978 He will make the announcement in his regular essay at the end of the...Tags: CBS Corp., Morley Safer, 60 Minutes (tv program), PBS (tv network), History (tv network)
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Andy Rooney gives his last word Sunday on '60 Minutes'
![Andy Rooney, who has delivered his trademark witty commentary on "60 Minutes" since 1978, is stepping away from the CBS newsmagazine. Rooney, 92, will make his last regular appearance on the series on Sunday.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/326123980-27154844.jpg "Andy Rooney, who has delivered his trademark witty commentary on "60 Minutes\" since 1978, is stepping away from the CBS newsmagazine. Rooney, 92, will make his last regular appearance on the series on Sunday.")
Los Angeles TimesAndy Rooney, who has delivered his trademark witty commentary on "60 Minutes" since 1978, is stepping away from the CBS newsmagazine. Rooney, 92, will make his last regular appearance on the series on Sunday. A release from "60 Minutes" gave no reason...Tags: CBS Corp., 60 Minutes (tv program)
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A familiar face is leaving 60 Minutes
NEW YORK (AP) --
CBS says commentator Andy Rooney will make his final weekly "60 Minutes" appearance on this Sunday's edition.
The 92-year-old Rooney will announce his departure in his regular essay at the end of the program, where he has been...Tags: CBS Corp., Morley Safer
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