Jan 24, 2008 4:47 pm US/Eastern
CBS 2 Presents Arts & Leisure Week Special
NEW YORK
For the third consecutive year, CBS 2 HD proudly presents "The New York Times Arts & Leisure Week" on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Dana Tyler, the one-hour special highlights a series of enticing "TimesTalks"panel discussions conducted by New York Times journalists and features some of the most recognizable names in the arts and entertainment industry.
Mirroring previous years, "The New York Times Arts & Leisure Week" hosts a first-class line up of stars from every realm of entertainment including art, books, film, television, music and theater. Notable celebrities, up-and-comers, literary icons, legendary filmmakers and world-renowned musicians discuss their careers and personal lives through in-depth conversations in front of an audience at the new TheTimesCenter.
Throughout the special, CBS 2 includes "TimesTalks" from Mel Brooks and the cast of the Broadway sensation "Young Frankenstein"; legendary film director Sidney Lumet; the stars of the new smash hit TV show "Mad Men"; and modern dance master Mark Morris. Actor Josh Brolin, who stars in two of this year's most acclaimed films "No Country for Old Men" and "American Gangster"; jazz legend Wynton Marsalis; stars of The Naked Brothers Band; iconic American playwright Edward Albee; and super hot singer/songwriter Feist are also part of the celebrity-packed line-up. In addition, "New York Times Arts & Leisure Week" includes the audience Q. and A. sessions with their personal questions for the celebrities.
Dana Tyler also hosts one-on-one behind-the-scenes interviews with many of Arts & Leisure Week's bold-faced stars.
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