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[ laughter ] you are good. Last night, we had a group that was whats the word that im looking for . They were not hip. Dumb dumb. Thats right. [laughter] last night was the kind of group they thought Thompson Park was a place where divorced fathers took their kids on sunday. [ laughter ] what are you going to do, when you have a crowd like that . I should remind you, im former United States naval ensign. John w. Carson, 450375. During tonights monologue, the laughing lamp is lit. [ laughter ] th...

An entertainment medium. So, how do you present this material to an audience and make it entertaining . And that really, uh a big credit goes to hal ashby, because he has the kind of nonsequitur sense of humor and he lays back on certain issues. Paraplegics could be very grim. Guys returning from the war in the state i was in could be very grim. A wife having to go through both sides of the triangle could be very grim. But ashbys got a great way of handling that. A sarcastic touch in there, from...

Republicans and democrats remain far apart. And over the weekend, there was worry negotiations may actually fail. I think were going over the cliff. Its clear to me they made a political calculation. Before president obama and his team are demanding that they allow bush era tax cuts for the wealthiest 2 of americans expire. Theres no way we can govern this country with those low rates in place for future generations. Those rates have to go up. Reporter but republicans have drawn a line in the sa...

Politics. Brian and impeachment. House democrats outline the next step in impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Steve Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday the house will vote on the issue, the resolution tomorrow. Ainsley Griff Jenkins is live in washington as republicans accuse a house lawmaker of coaching a witness. Griff . Griff yeah, good morning ainsley, brian and steve. House republicans are furious blocking vinman from answering their questions. We tried to ask the witness certain ques...

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'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby' producer Al Ruddy died on Saturday, May 25 at age 94.

Al Ruddy has died. The Oscar-Winning 'Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby' producer was 94

Al Ruddy, who co-created Hogan's Heroes and won Academy Awards for producing The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby, has died. He was 94.

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