4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes
Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is.
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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New book examines Massachusetts ties to a failed plot to kill JFK
New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch mingle hidden history with nail-biting detective work in their latest book, "The JFK Conspiracy, The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy-And Why it Failed." The book takes a deep dive into a 1960 assassination plot shortly after Kennedy’s election and before his inauguration.
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The magic of 70mm film, according to Somerville Theatre's projectionists
When you see a projectionist-run film, you're not just watching a movie, you're experiencing a live performance. -
Preserving the art of film projection in Somerville
The Somerville Theatre has existed since 1914. Today on The Culture Show, hear about how the theater continues to project movies new and old from film rolls to this day. -
Author Stephen McCauley's new book tackles the complicated nature of family
Cambridge-based bestselling author Stephen McCauley is here to talk about his latest book, “You Only Call When You're in Trouble.” Brimming with McCauley’s characteristic wit and withering observations of human behavior — it tells the story of family bonds, and why we tend to load up on the louses in our lives.
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