Clinton honors advocates of children's broadcasting
President Clinton awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Peggy Charren and Joan Ganz Cooney for fighting TV violence and advancing children's television. The ceremony in the East Room also honored C Everett Koop, Walter Reuther, Willie Velasquez and others for diverse public service contributions.
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Marsalis Says He Despised Leno in Sarcastic Remark
Branford Marsalis reportedly told a newspaper he despised Jay Leno, with spokeswoman Annie Ohayon insisting the comment was sarcastic. Interviewer Marc Allan quoted Marsalis and noted the exchange raised eyebrows given Marsalis public ties to NBC.
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