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British director Danny Boyle's newest film, Slumdog Millionaire, tells the story of an orphan boy who wins the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Boyle's previous credits include Trainspotting and 28 Days Later.

HBO's new miniseries, House of Saddam, chronicles the life of the former Iraqi dictator. Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, who plays Hussein's wife, and writer-director Alex Holmes discuss the challenges they faced in portraying the Hussein family.

Self-proclaimed "broadcasting legend" Stephen Colbert talks about his upcoming Christmas special on Comedy Central. According to Colbert, it will include goats dressed as reindeer and his own original Christmas songs.

Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off Broadway's most lucrative season. Last year, most shows were closed for the holiday because of a strike by stagehands. The theaters are open for business this year. However, with the economic downturn, will people buy tickets?

What's the appeal of watching another family's meltdown? For starters, it's knowing that your kids aren't the worst ones on the block.

In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president.

When the Philadelphia History Museum reopens this year, it will put thousands of objects back on display -- but 2,600 items from its collection will be more notable for their absence. In a move that's sparked some debate, the museum sold those items to help pay for its renovation.

One of the giants of post-World War II Italian cinema, he went on to produce in Hollywood too. De Laurentiis was behind films such as Serpico, La Strada and Day of the Condor.

A tipping expert tells Morning Edition that the service workers you see regularly are indeed counting on that holiday tip, so don't forget to keep them in mind.

Detroit was once known as an industrial capital because of the rise of the auto industry. But now, fashion designers are looking to tap into the city's creative potential. Host Michel Martin takes a look at the fashion scene in Detroit. She speaks with Brian Heath, founder and producer of Detroit Fashion Week, and Stefanie Dickey, the owner and designer for the Detroit-based clothing line, Stef-N-Ty.