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"Apollo 13" Director Ron Howard

As a child actor, Howard appeared in "The Music Man" and the long running television series "The Andy Griffith Show." He also starred in the TV series "Happy Days." Howard later made a name for himself as a director of several movies including "Splash," "Cocoon," "Parenthood," and "Backdraft." His new film "Apollo 13" which stars Tom Hanks, will be released Friday June 30.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 29, 1995: Review of the film "Apollo 13"; Interview with Ron Howard; Interview with Julianne Moore.
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Actress and "Safe" Star Julianne Moore

Moore was in several movies including "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle," "The Fugitive," and "Vanya on 42nd Street." She stars in Todd Haynes' new film, "Safe," about environmental pollution She also stars in the soon to be released movie, "Nine Months" along with Hugh Grant and Tom Arnold.

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