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LA Times writer Ralph Vartabedian shows John the rampant abuse of disabled parking permits. Ten percent of California drivers have them. Do they all really need them, or is it a scam?
Veteran actor Stacy Keach shares insight on Galileo. Keach plays the scientist in the Brecht/Hare play, which is being performed at the Skirball Center.
Bunraku is a form of traditional Japanese puppetry performed with child-size puppets. For the first time in twenty years, the National Puppet Theater of Japan puts on a puppet show in Los Angeles.
Tyrus Wong has two new exhibits, including one at the Academy that highlights his work in the movies. The groundbreaking Chinese artist did paintings for Bambi and The Wild Bunch.
This segment was produced by Queena Kim with animation expert Charles Solomon
A couple weeks ago we ran a segment on the state of neighborhoods in Los Angeles. That prompted this reponse.
On October 27: Off-Ramp travels to Orange County to bring you "The Birth of the Cool." We go to OCMA to interview artist Karl Benjamin, photographer William Claxton, musician Jack Sheldon and more!
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