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Mike Nichols: An American Master - Preview

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Premiered January 29, 2016
Mike Nichols: An American Master - Preview

The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.

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Meryl Streep does a funny imitation of Nichols while describing working on films with him.
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Meryl Streep Interview: Working with Director Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols won an Academy Award for directing "The Graduate," his second film.
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Mike Nichols and "The Graduate"

Stars of theater and film remember Mike Nichols' famous, uncontrollable laughter.
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Mike Nichols' Laugh

The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.
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Mike Nichols: An American Master - Preview

The producer of Mike Nichols: An American Master describes working with Nichols.
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Mike Nichols: Interview with Producer Julian Schlossberg

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