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The Business

Hollywood Goes to the Conventions; Mommy and Me Go to the Movies

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Sep. 15, 2008 Entertainment
Are Hollywood celebrities irrelevant in an election when their candidate's a star? Plus, mommy and me go to the movies.

Are Hollywood celebrities irrelevant in an election when their candidate's a star? We talk to Ted Johnson, who writes Variety's Wilshire & Washington blog.  Plus, mommy and me go to the movies.


Banner image: Producer Darby Maloney with "Production Assistant," daughter Sydney Abigail

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Hollywood Goes to the Conventions; Mommy and Me Go to the Movies

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Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

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