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ENTERTAINMENT B1
June 29, 2009
Shen Yun Opening Enchants in Argentina Your Weekly TV Picks
Epoch Times Staff
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Shen
Yun Performing Arts opened their
South American tour in Argentina’s
vibrant capital, Buenos Aires, on Saturday, June 27.
Playing to a full house at the Auditorium Belgrano, Shen Yun performers had the audience completely enchanted by the intermission.
Mr. Gutierrez, who works at an international bank, attended the show
with his wife, daughter, and many
business acquaintances.
“I have to say a lot of my clientele
from my business have been invited
to the show. The first two sitting rows
are filled by them,” he said.
The banker hadn't been sure what
to expect from the show and whether
he would have time in his busy schedule to attend Shen Yun, but was glad
'I really felt
tranquility.'
— Mr. Gutierrez, banker
he came.
“I came here with a lot of uncertainty,
and I've had an extremely enjoyable
surprise,” he said.
Mr. Gutierrez said he caught up
with his clientele at the break to see
how they had enjoyed the first half,
saying, “They are fascinated with
the show, and waiting for the second
half."
He said tonight’s Shen Yun performance allowed him to slow down his
hectic pace a bit.
“I really felt tranquility at moments,
peace ... I held on to my wife's hand
at several opportunities. It was really
a wonderful experience, very nice. I
would watch it again.”
He said they were enchanted by
Shen Yun and would recommend it
to others.
New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts will perform in Buenos Aires
until Sunday July 5, performing a total
of 10 shows, and will then travel to
Santiago de Chile for three shows at
the Teletón Theater from July 10-12.
Shen Yun then returns to Argentina
to perform three shows at the Ofreo
Superdome of Cordoba, on July 16 and
July 18.
NTDTV contributed to this report.
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. For
more information please visit ShenYunPerformingArts.org.
By DEE CARLISI
monday, june 29
Monday offers a history lesson
and a tribute to a celebrity.
Secrets of the Founding Fathers
History 8:00—10:00 p.m.
Tonight, delve into the connection between the country’s founding fathers and the secret society of the Freemasons.
Shouting Fire: Stories from the
End of Free Speech
HBO 9:00—10:00 p.m.
Explore our First Amendment
right and the social and political
trends that have shaped America’s
attitudes toward free speech.
Bio Remembers: Farrah Fawcett
The Grapevine
Entertainment
Mourns
By BARBARA DANZA
Epoch Times Staff
The entertainment industry—
and, indeed, the public at large—
are in mourning from the loss
last week of three iconic entertainment personalities.
Last Tuesday, television icon
Ed McMahon died at the age
of 86 after suffering from a
number of health problems. On
Thursday, “Charlie’s Angels”
star Farrah Fawcett, 62, lost her
hard-fought battle with cancer.
Later that same day “The King
of Pop,” Michael Jackson, died
suddenly after reportedly going
into cardiac arrest. Jackson was
50. Here a brief look at their lives
and some wisdom they gained
through their experience.
Is there another Susan
Boyle in our midst?
America’s Got Talent
Farrah Fawcett Stars In The NBC Movie
“Silk Hope.”nbc/ getty images
Austin, but left before graduating to
pursue acting. Upon her death she
was engaged to actor Ryan O’Neal,
with whom she has one son.
–Ed McMahon
Michael Jackson at an awards
ceremony in 1983.
dave hogan/getty images
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Known around the world as “The
King of Pop,” Michael Jackson was a
legend in his own time. Arguably one
of the most famous people of the last
century, his accomplishments as a recording artist, actor, and businessman
Farrah Fawcett was an award-winning actress who was best known
for her role in the television series
“Charlie’s Angels.” A cultural icon,
her infamous picture in a red bathing suit holds the record for being
the best-selling pinup poster of all
time and her hairstyle was mimicked by seemingly every American
girl in the 1970s. Earlier in life she
attended The University of Texas at
tuesday, june 30
‘Honesty is the single most important factor
having a direct bearing on the final success
of an individual, corporation, or product.’
‘The greatest
education in the
world is watching the
masters at work.’
— Michael Jackson
BIO 10:00—11:00 p.m.
The Biography channel offers a portrait
of “Charlie’s Angel,” Farrah Fawcett.
Farrah Fawcett
(1947-2009)
could fill volumes. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame twice and holds the Guinness
World Record for “Most Successful
Entertainer of All Time.” He is survived by his three children.
Ed McMahon
(1923-2009)
Ed McMahon, best known for being
“Johnny’s Sidekick” on NBC’s “The
Tonight Show,” was a ubiquitous
figure on television for half a century. Earlier in life, he had an impressive military career, serving in
World War II and The Korean War,
and finally retiring with the rank
of Colonel. He was also a graduate of The Catholic University of
America. He is survived by his wife
and six children.
a wake so that she can enjoy the
party while she is still alive.
The Listener
NBC 9:00—10:00 p.m.
Toby saves a boy from a gang beating and tries to find a missing girl.
weekend, july 3-5
Happy Fourth of July!
NBC 9:00—10:00 p.m.
Auditions for the talent show continue this week. Nick Cannon hosts.
friday, july 3
Rescue Me
FOX 8:00—9:00 p.m.
Hot Dog Eating Champion, Joey
Chestnut, competes tonight for $1
million. Let’s see if the kids intimidate him more than the hot dogs.
FX 10:00—11:00 p.m.
Tommy’s father, brother, and son
come to visit him in a dream sequence
after a hard day on the job. This family reunion should be interesting.
wednesday, july 1
Wednesday offers something
serious and something fun.
Wide Angle
PBS 10:00—11:00 p.m.
Season seven begins with a story
on North Korean defectors and
the harrowing journeys they
make to defect to the South.
I Survived a Japanese Game
Show
ABC 9:00—10:00 p.m.
Games on the line-up tonight include, “Big Penguin Belly Scramble,” where the American contestants must dress like penguins and
belly-flop on balloons to break as
many as possible in two minutes.
Are you Smarter Than a Fifth
Grader?
saturday, july 4
Macy’s Fireworks
NBC 9:00—10:00 p.m.
Natalie Morales and Tiki Barber host
the 33rd annual fireworks celebration
from New York. Rob Thomas and the
cast of “West Side Story” perform.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
CBS 10:00—11:00 p.m.
Neil Diamond performs alongside
the Boston Pops in the 36th annual
special. Craig Ferguson hosts.
sunday, july 5
Angel and the Badman
In the Motherhood
Hallmark 9:00—11:00 p.m.
Lou Diamond Phillips and Luke Perry
star in this Western. When Quirt
Evans (Diamond Phillips) is wounded,
he seeks refuge with a Quaker family
only to find he is falling in love with
one of its daughters. Unfortunately, his
rival, Loredo (Perry) is hot on his trail.
ABC 8:30-9:00 p.m.
Rosemary (Megan Mullally of
“Will and Grace”) throws herself
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture
and works and lives in New York.
thursday, july 2
Regular programming
fills Thursday night.
Ed McMahon in a file photo from 2002.
joyce naltchayan/getty images
INDEPENDENCE DAY! If you don’t
expect to have a good view of the
fireworks Saturday night, watch the
display on NBC from 9-10 p.m.
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