Two members of the American rock band Vampire Weekend appreciate the diverse audience at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, held on August 25, 2013 in Brooklyn, New York, their home state. Continue reading
Sidney Poitier explains that he never thought about winning an Oscar when he emerged himself in the role of Homer Smith in 'Lilies of the Field' and remembers what it was like when they called his name for Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards. Continue reading
Reporter Matt Belanger explains how news station WGAL took steps to comply with the requirements of the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act and station manager John Humphries talks about how long they've been working to obey the law. Continue reading
Michel Proulx, Chief Technology Officer for Miranda Technologies, explains the importance of managing the volume of commercials during a broadcast from both a legislative and a customer service perspectives. Continue reading
President Barack Obama signed the the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act into law on December 15, 2010 and shares his thoughts on the bill that limits the volume of TV commercials. Continue reading
SRS Labs' Chief Technology Officer Alan Kraemer discusses why the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act may not fix uneven sound problems across different types of media. Continue reading
Rep. Anna Eshoo introduces the people responsible for the passing CALM Act and discusses how she first decided to take on loud commercials at a legislative level. Continue reading
Watch the first TV interview with Nelson Mandela, human rights activist and former South African President, recorded in 1961. He describes what Africans really want and explains his hopes for a peaceful integration of the country. Continue reading
Screenwriter Norman Lear recalls being asked to take credit for the work of blacklisted screenwriters during the 1940's and 1950's. Continue reading
Screenwriter Ring Lardner, Jr. recalls what it was like to testify in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities and explains what life was like as one of the Hollywood Ten.
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