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RACE Race is a new play, written and directed by David Mamet , which announces its theme in the title; with the playwright further describing it as being about "Race and the lies we tell each other on the subject." There are four actors: Three men, James Spader , David Alan Grier and Richard Thomas , and one woman, Kerry Washington .

This time, the theme is race, politics and culture in 21st-century America as the Palisadian helps comedian David Alan Grier translate his sharp, opinionated wit to book form.

When a performer follows a run on "Dancing With the Stars" with a role in a new David Mamet play, you have to admit, now there's an interesting guy.

On the night after the 2008 election, David Alan Grier opened his Comedy Central show "Chocolate News" with something that is rarely seen in comedic television: silence.

David Alan Grier shares a moment with an old childhood friend after his book reading Sunday afternoon at the Ann Arbor District Library.

David Alan Grier @ AADL He grew up in Detroit, graduated from UM and went on to the Yale School of Drama.

If you've been despairing the dearth of "Chocolate News" since David Alan Grier's Comedy Central show of the same name went off the air earlier this year, perk up: The former "In Living Color" star's first book "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate Covered Truth" brings some back.

In this episode of Blackinformant.com Podcast, I interview funnyman, actor, and now author David Alan Grier.

David Alan Grier takes a funny look at politics, culture and race in his new book, "Barack Like Me." Actor-comedian David Alan Grier will autograph copies of his new book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate Covered Truth" on Oct.

In this episode of Blackinformant.com Podcast, I interview funnyman, actor, and now author David Alan Grier.

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Watch out! David Alan Grier is on the move. Born and raised in Detroit, Grier attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and here found inspiration for one of his most memorable In Living Color characters, " Calhoun Tubbs ," based on Ann Arbor's beloved Shakey Jake .

Comic actor David Alan Grier muses on politics, culture and tells stories from his life -- from being rejected by the Black Panthers to working on "In Living Color" to his recent stint on "Dancing with the Stars." In his new book , Grier looks at how he and the country have changed for the better -- and have gotten funnier.

In Living Color - Booked on... Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier shows us a new reading program based o... more Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier shows us a new reading program based on "Hooked on Phonics," but this one is made by prisoners, FOR prisoners.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- Robin Stealing Gayle King As A Friend. 09/23/09. 6:00am Show opening bits and songs included: A Crank Yankers prank call with David Alan Grier prank calling a jewelry store asking about rings, James Brown performing ''Papa's Got a Brand New Bag'' with special guest Gary Dell'Abate on trumpet performing live in the ...

It's been 70 years since The Wizard of Oz was first released in theaters, but tonight it returns - presented for the first time in high-def and playing in more than 440 theaters across the U.S. The screening includes a special introduction by Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osbourne, as well as a short making-of featurette called To Oz! The ...

David Alan Grier is miffed. With all the hubbub over Kanye West stage-crashing Taylor "Not So" Swift's speech at the Video Music Awards this week, Venus Williams' foul-mouthed meltdown on a tennis court in New York and that heckling yahoo from South Carolina at the Capitol, Grier thinks he's been overlooked.

In Living Color star David Alan Grier is seeking shared custody of his 1-year-old daughter , according to court papers filed this week in Los Angeles.

The Buffalo Sabres and free agent forward Mike Grier agreed to a one-year contract on Monday.

The Buffalo Sabres and free agent forward Mike Grier agreed to a one-year contract on Monday.