Broadway theaters to honor James Earl Jones
Theaters will dim their lights in memory of the Tony, Oscar, Grammy and Emmy-winning actor after his death at 93.
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Theaters will dim their lights in memory of the Tony, Oscar, Grammy and Emmy-winning actor after his death at 93.
The iconic actor who was a mainstay for decades on the big screen and on stage died on Monday at age 93. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan looks back on his spectacular career.
Jones won numerous awards during his long career and is known for iconic roles like Darth Vader in "Star Wars," and Mufasa in "The Lion King." CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
The legendary stage and screen actor received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. The push of a button illuminated a marquee that used to read "Cort Theatre." Now, it's the "James Earl Jones Theatre." CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. CBS2's Dave Carlin was at the celebration.
A Broadway theater is being renamed to honor actor James Earl Jones.
Jones has starred in 21 Broadway shows and won his second Tony Award in 1987 for "Fences."
The landmark Cort Theatre will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre. CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports on the 91-year-old's stellar career on stage and screen.
In 1958, Jones played his first role at the Cort Theatre and went on to appear in 21 Broadway shows.
The Cort Theatre announced Wednesday it will become the James Earl Jones theatre in honor of the 91-year-old actor.
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Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
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