(Encyclopedia) Barthelme, DonaldBarthelme, Donaldbärtˈəlmē [key], 1931–89, American writer, b. Philadelphia. The son of an architect, he grew up in Texas, moved (1962) to New York City, worked as a…
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Important firsts in gay marriage, women in the Senate, legalized marijuana, and more By Beth Rowen Tammy Baldwin Related Links Campaign 2012Gay Marriage TimelineWomen in the…
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by Beth Rowen Lady and the Tramp (1955) Disney's canine caper-romance broke new ground for the studio on two fronts. It was…
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by Beth Rowen The Little Mermaid (1989) It's interesting to note that the most memorable entries in the Disney franchise…
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by Beth Rowen Beauty and the Beast (1991) The first—and only—animated feature nominated for a Best Picture Oscar captures…
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 by Beth Rowen The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Of all the films British director Robert Stevenson helmed for Disney in…
