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Yul Kwon, From Bullying Target To Reality TV StarKorean-American Yul Kwon went from being bullied in school, to being named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive.' The Yale-educated lawyer catapulted to stardom when he won the reality TV show Survivor. He talks with host Michel Martin about his efforts to change the game for Asians and how they're reflected in media.TELEVISION
Sherlock and its star return to PBS's Masterpiece Mystery for a second season Sunday. The actor talks about his 21st-century Sherlock Holmes — and about his ascendant star in Hollywood.
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ABC's Fall Schedule: Reba McEntire, Country Music, And Satan The LandlordABC's schedule features some old favorites, an old comedy structure, and two country-themed shows.Fox Rolls Out Its New Fall Shows, Including One From Mindy KalingFox doesn't have many holes to fill, but they've still got a handful of new fall shows.Long-Term Investments On Shaky Stocks: 'New Girl' And 'Smash' End Their SeasonsHow two hyped shows paid viewers back for their investment in very different ways.Johnny Carson Gets The 'Masters' TreatmentAmerican Masters serves up a two-hour biography of late-night TV host Johnny Carson.Pounding Away At America's Obesity EpidemicThe dramatic growth of obesity in the U.S is the subject of a new HBO documentary series.NBC Upfronts: Six New Shows, And 'Community' On FridaysWe look ahead to this fall on NBC as upfronts week begins. |
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