Randy Newman's Oscar Run; White Producer of Urban Comedies

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Randy Newman's Oscar Run; White Producer of Urban Comedies

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Published on Feb 21, 2011, 2:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:29:00

Episode Description

Composer-singer-songwriter Randy Newman has had 20 Oscar nominations and one win. This year he's nominated in the Best Song category for "We Belong Together" from Toy Story 3. But despite his success he says he wishes he was really good. Then, David Friendly, the producer behind the Big Momma's House franchise, talks about being a white guy in the urban comedy business.

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