His films explored American institutions, from a psychiatric hospital to a public housing project, and brought him international acclaim.
His first documentary, “Titicut Follies” (1967), about Bridgewater State Hospital, earned him a contentious place in Massachusetts legal history.
Before they won Oscars, these actors honed their craft on daytime soap operas, proving that daytime drama can be a stepping stone to Hollywood's biggest award.
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Today in Music History for Feb. 20: ...
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
Network' turns 50 — and Paddy Chayefsky's mad-as-hell satire somehow feels more shocking, more sobering, and more timely than ever.
In a time when the modern streaming titles start feeling stale, here are 21 old-school sitcoms that still provide vintage ...
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.
Poonam Saxena’s new translation of Rajendra Yadav and Mannu Bhandari’s memoirs reveal the tensions that framed their ...
Hopkins is known for medicine, but so many breakthroughs in other fields took place because of the school's research.
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A lot of interesting happenings in Lemoore during this third week in February. It was fun to read about my grandmother, assisted by my aunt hosting my Uncle Don’s 11th ...