July 5, 1963: Actress Edie Falco Born
Award-winning film, television and stage actress Edie Falco turns 49 today! Her most prominent roles were on The Sopranos as Carmela Soprano and Nurse Jackie. Her starring role as Nurse Jackie allowed her to participate in a conversation about the changing portrayals of women in primetime television in an episode of America in Primetime.
Also, watch Tavis Smiley’s interview with Edie Falco about navigating the celebrity life.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUENTIN TARANTINO
The director of Inglourious Basterds, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Reservoir Dogs is 49 years old today.
In this 2009 Tavis Smiley interview, the filmmaker explains what it means to be a storyteller and getting through periods when his films don’t do so well at the box office.
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Happy Birthday Quincy Jones!
On his 79th birthday, reflect on the mark Quincy jones has left on the music industry. The iconic musician, producer, composer and all-around Renaissance man served as a creative force in American pop culture.
Revisit his path to success —watch his interview with PBS’ Tavis Smiley.
Source: to.pbs.org
Last year, Tavis Smiley examined Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s often-forgotten ‘Beyond Vietnam’ speech.
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