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Ernie Souchak (John Belushi) is a celebrated Chicago Sun-Times columnist famous for his blistering political exposes. While his controversial reporting has earned him the respect of his editor, Howard McDermott (Allen Goorwitz) and the admiration of a legion of fans, it also earns him a trip to the hospital following a run-in with some disgruntled thugs. Suggesting he leave the city for a while, McDermott sends Ernie to the Rockies to interview renowned ornithologist Nell Porter (Blair Brown) who studies the habits of the endangered American bald eagle. It's a case of loathe at first sight when the chain smoking, big city Souchak meets the reclusive nature-lover Porter! But despite their differences, Souchak's trip west soon turns into a fun-filled romantic adventure as these two trek through the mountains at the top of the world along the Continental Divide!

Afflicted with a terminal illness, John Bernard Brooks (John Wayne), the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart). Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow (Lauren Bacall) and her son (Ron Howard). However, it is not Brook's fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.

Hatari! is Swahili for 'danger'and also the word for action, adventure and broad comedy in this two-fisted Howard Hawks effort. John Wayne stars as the head of a daring Tanganyka-based group which captures wild animals on behalf of the world's zoos. Hardy Kruger, G rard Blain and Red Buttons are members of Wayne's men-only contingent, all of whom are reduced to jello when the curvaceous Elsa Martinelli enters the scene. In tried and true Howard Hawks fashion, Martinelli quickly becomes 'one of the guys,' though Wayne apparently can't say two words to her without sparking an argument. The second half of this amazingly long (159 minute) film concerns the care and maintenance of a baby elephant; the barely credible finale is devoted to a comic pachyderm stampede down an urban African street, ending literally at the foot of Martinelli's bed. The other scene worth mentioning involves comedy-relief Red Buttons' efforts to create a fireworks-powered animal trap. Not to be taken seriously for a minute, Hatari is attractively packaged and neatly tied up with a danceable-pranceable theme song by Henry Mancini.

I'm paid to risk my neck. I'll decide where and when I'll do it. This isn't it. Now a two-disc presentation with all-new special features, this Paramount Centennial Collection edition of El Dorado delivers the goods. Legendary producer-director Howard Hawks teams up with two legendary stars, John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, in a classic Western drama. Mitchum plays to perfection an alcoholic but gutsy sheriff who relentlessly battles the 'dark side' of the Wild West ? ruthless cattle barons and crooked 'businessmen.' The Duke gives an equally adept performance as the sheriff's old friend, one who knows his way around a gunfight. Featuring a supporting cast that includes James Caan, Charlene Holt, Paul Fix, Ed Asner and Christopher George, and filled with both brawling action and unexpected humor, El Dorado is pure gold.

Erin McPike, John Avlon, Ramesh Ponnuru and Howard Kurtz on a potential GOP attack using Obama's ties to Rev. Wright.

Erin McPike, John Avlon, Ramesh Ponnuru and Howard Kurtz on the President's visit with the ladies of 'The View.'

Erin McPike, John Avlon, Ramesh Ponnuru and Howard Kurtz on the Obama campaign's ad targeting Romney's time at Bain.

House Speaker John Boehner says he didn't threaten default, but it sure sounds like he did. Howard Fineman of the Huffington Post joins Ed Schultz to discuss the latest Republican obstruction.

Howard Stern premiered as a judge on 'America's Got Talent' last night, and his soft side came through. John Avlon, Rebecca Dana, and Pete Dominick pick through the morning after results. Also, the latest in the Edwards trial and JPMorgan Chase.

John Aravosis, Matt Lewis and Howard Kurtz dissect the media's coverage of the issue of same-sex marriage.

Fear Factor: Season 6: Episode 22 -- Tempestt Bledsoe ('The Cosby Show'), 70's sensation, Leif Garrett, Arianne Zuker ('Days of our Lives'), John Melendez ('The Tonight Show,' 'The Howard Stern Show'), Traci Bingham ('Baywatch'), Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes'), and model Brande Roderick will go head-to-head in a competition fit for the stars and the chance to win $50,000.