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The Business

From the DC to Hollywood: Making '1600 Penn'

Hosted by Kim Masters Jan. 07, 2013 Entertainment
A former Obama speechwriter and 'Modern Family' director make TV comedy.

A former Obama speechwriter and Modern Family director join forces to create the new NBC comedy, 1600 Penn.

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The Hollywood News Banter

Kim Masters and John Horn, film writer for the Los Angeles Times, banter about some of this week’s top Hollywood news stories. - 2012's big box office - Oscar...

'1600 Penn'

1600 Penn is a family comedy set in the White House. It features Josh Gad (Book of Mormon star) who co-created it with our guests, Jason Winer and Jon Lovett. Winer is an...

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