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Entertainment Pace 2 Tuesday, May 8, 2001 Northwest Herald Tune in Tonight Hollywood Exclusive Lewis teams with J. Lo for new film Nathan Lane (left) and Matthew A Broderick take a curtain call at opening night of "The Producers" at the St. James Theatre in New York on April 19, The musical, based on the campy Mel Brooks movie, earned 15 Tony nominations in: eluding a nod for best musical. APphjjjo Recora breakeir earns 15 Tony nods 'The Nominees have a bit in front of the camera. After working with three juveniles in "Home Improvement," she is convinced, "This business can be very damaging to the fragile ego.

Those kids on 'Home Improvement' had it particularly difficult the fact there were three of them, well, three's always a hard number, and there was always one problem after another." FORTHE CAUSE Mary Chapin Carpenter says she's more committed than ever to the anti-land mine cause since traveling to Cambodia in February with The Campaign for a Land Mine Free World. "I don't feel eloquent enough to be able to express what a life-altering experience it was, but suffice it to say that it was," says Carpenter. The multi-Grammy-winning singersongwriter can be heard on the recently-released album "Concerts for a Land Mine Free World." Meanwhile, Carpenter's latest solo Columbia Records CD, "TIMESEXLOVE," is due in record stores at the end of May. She's about to head to England for a brief tour with her good friend Shawn Colvin. Then she heads back Stateside-to tour from the end of June through Sep tember.

For information, visit www.creators.com uliette Lewis refutes tabloid reports that have Jennifer Lopez turning into a royal pain-in-the-neck pfima diva on the set of "Enough. She snot like that," insists Lewis, who plays Lopez's fellow in the feature, in which Lopez's Marilyn Beck Stacy Jenel Smith character is in an abusive relationship. Now Juliette is starting an HBO movie called "Hysterical Blindness," which unites her with Uma Thurman who's also producing as two not-so-mature friends in the late 1980s. She consider Uma "a similar breed to me expressive, communicative Lewis plays single-mother characters in both projects -and says she's loving the work with little children. ON THE PERSONAL SIDE Look quick, and you'll see Patricia Richardson's 10-year-old daughter Roxie playing on a beach in a scene of CBS' "Blonde" the life of Marilyn Monroe mini next week.

But don't expect Roxie to' have another shot at juvenile acting. Pat, the Improvement" co-star, who plays Monroe's mother in the mini, said she had to be'talked into allowing her daughter to Videos 'Producers' By MICI 1AHL kUCHWARA The Associated Press 3 r.j lie imuuLiis, Broadway's biffiest hit in vears. received a record-breaking 15 nominations Monday, including a noil for best as the 2(X)1 Tony nominatiups honoring the best of the Broadw ay season were announced. Its two stars, Nathan Line and lattliew Broderick, were nominated as ere three of its performers in the featured-actor category: Roger Ban, Gary Beach and Brad Oscar. The musical, based on the classic 1H Mel Brooks film comedy, also received nods for book, score, direction-musical, featured-actress musical, choreography, sets, costumes, lighting and orchestrations.

Brooks himself received three nominations for Ixxik, score and for being a producer of "The Pnxlucers." There was some confusion invoking the previdus record holder for most Tony nomina- tions. or 30 years, it was thought that "Company," the Stephen Sondheim-Cieorge i'urth musical, had received 15 nominations. in fact, had 14 nominations," said Keith Sherman, a spokesman for the Tonys. "In all the record books, I lal I Yince was listed twice, for best production and best producer. In fact, 'Company' only won for best production.

We went back to the actual ballot from the '70s and noticed the truth." Vet, according to Mary Bryant, a spokesman for Prince, "I lal remembers being nominated thiee times, but he really 'doesn't talkTonys." lYince was nominated for -and did win -a Tony for "Company" as best di-rector of a 'Little Bill' lives with big family Ben Kinqsley narrates the documentary Islam Empire of Faith" (8 p.m, WTTW), a survey history of Islamic faith, art and culture. It marks the first American primetime television program about Islam and is also the first American production granted access to work in Iran since the revolution of 1979. Director Robert Townsend presents "Hip Hopers Carmen" (7 p.m, MTV). Touted as the first hip-hop musical, it is a very loose adaptation of Bizet'sopera set in the Kevin HcDonough mean streets of Philadelphia. Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child stars in the title role as the sexy siren who seduces a good cop (Mekhi Phifer) away from his faithful fiancee.

Rappers Lil' Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri and Rah Digga also appear. "History's Mysteries" presents "The True Story of Oadlators" (7 p.m.. History, TV-PG). The hourlong documentary traces the history of the bloody games from the pre-Roman Etruscans to its decadent heights under the Empire. As shown in the feature film, some former slaves and prisoners did rise to fame in the arena.

Parker, returns to the asylum as "Seven Days" returns to the schedule (7 p.m., UPN, TV-PG). Despite good reviews, a good-looking cast and a production pedigree including Aaron Spelling and Mark Frost, "All Souls" has been placed on hiatus. That's too bad. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS SCTV veterans Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty guest star as Canadian mounted police who detain Fez on "That 70s Show" (7 p.m., Fox, TV-PG, L) when the boys make a beer run to the Great White North. "3rd Rock from the Sun" (7:30 p.m NBC, TV-PG) begins a three-part story that concludes wit! the series finale.

Tonight, Dick's rival (John Cleese) returns. Scheduled on "60 Minutes ir (8 p.m., CBS): police lab errors; a profile of Yankee manager Joe Torre. The sisters may finally give Steven some space on the season finale of "Three Sisters" (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). Maxine is rocked by news of Jarred's (Richard Crenna) missing plane on "Judging Amy" (9 p.m., CBS, TV-PG, L). Scheduled on "Dateline" (9 pm, NBC): the ongoing investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.

Diane's departure leaves Danny feeling "NYPD Blue" (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14, V). CULT CHOICE A reporter (Clark Gable) shares the road with a runaway heiress in "It Happened One Night" (7 p.m, AMC), one of the all-time great romantic comedies from 1934. SERIES NOTES All are new Mac and Harm share a heart-to-heart on "JAG" (7 p.m., CBS, TV-14, V) A visit from Fitz's older sister (Holland Taylor) on "The Fighting Fltzgeralds" (7 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) Regis Philbin hosts "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (7 p.m, ABC) A fearful road trip on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (7 p.ro, WB, TV-PG, V) Pit crew tensions on "Titus" (7:30 p.m., Fox, TV-PG, L.V). Dr. Crane's mentor lets him down on "Frasier" (8 p.ra, NBC, TV-PG) -Betrayed by a Manticore snitch on "Dark AngeT (8 pm, Fox, TV-14, V) Found money doesn't bring happiness on "Dharma Greg" male model shares handcuffs with four women on "Chains of Love" (8 p.ra, UPN, TV-14) Cordelia is transported to a demon-filled realm on "AngeT (8 p.m, WB, TV-PG, Joan discovers that she has competition for Jake's affections on "What About Joan" (8:30 p.rTU, ABC, TV-PG).

LATE NIGHT All are new Uma Thurman and Blues Traveler chat on "Lat Show With David Letterman" (1035 pm, CBS) Dylan McDermott Charles Barkley and Tim McGraw are Jay Leno's guests on The Tonight Show" (10:35 pm, NBCX Bill Maher hosts D.L Hughley, Kix Brooks, Uncle Cracker and Melissa Moskal on "PoCtkalty Incorrect" (12:05 am. ABC). Dinner Party," Marthe Keller "Judgment at Nuremburg," Michelle Lee "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife." Featured Actor-Musical: Roger Bart "The Producers," Gary Beach "The Producers," John Ellison Conlee "The Full Monty," Andre De Shields "The Full Monty," Brad Oscar "The Producers." Featured Actress-Musical: Polly Bergen "Follies," Kathleen Freeman "The Full Monty," Cady Huffman "The Producers," Kate Levering "42nd Street," Mary Testa "42nd Street." Scenic Design: Bob Crowley "The Invention of Love," Heidi Ettinger "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Douglas W. Schmidt "42nd Street," Robin Wagner "The Producers." Costume Design: Ttieoni v. Aldredge "Follies," Roger Kirk "42nd Street," William Ivey Long "The Producers," David C.

Woolard "The Rocky Horror Show." Lighting Design: Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer "Jane Paul Gallo "42nd Street," Peter Kaczorowski, "The Producers," Kenneth Posner "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Choreography: Jerry Mitchell "The Full Monty," Jim Moore, George Pinney, and John vanderkloff Randy Skinner "42nd Street," Susan Stroman "The Producers." Direction of a Play: Marion McClinton "King Hedley II," Ian McElhinney "Stones in His Pockets," Jack O'Brien "The Invention of Love," Daniel Sullivan "Proof." Direction of a Musical: Christopher Ashley "The Rocky Horror Show," Mark Bramble "42nd Street," Jack O'Brien "The Full Monty," Susan Stroman "The Producers." Orchestration: Doug Besterman "The Producers," Larry Hochman "A Class Act," Jonathan Tunick "Follies," Harold Wheeler "The Full Monty." The Associated Press The best way to get the vitamin is in over-the-counter multivitamins. Kramer said the synthetic version found there and in a myriad of fortified breakfast cereals is easier for the body to assimilate than when it is naturally occurring. The natural form of the vitamin can be found in foods rich in folates such as orange juice, citrus fruits, oranges, grapefruits, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, beans, asparagus, lentils and whole grain products. "If you're not taking a multivitamin, you're missing an opportunity to provide your body with the best nutrition," Kramer said. "Women of all ages should focus on staying nutritionally sound before going into pregnancy." 0A0 ar lS i The following ar the 2001 Tony nominations: Play: "The Invention of Love," "King Hedley II," "Proof," "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" Musical: "A Class Act." "The Full Monty," "Jane Eyre," "The Producers." Book of a Musical: Class Act," "The Full Monty," "Jane Eyre," "The Producers." Original Score: "A Class Act," "The Full Monty," "Jane Eyre," "The Producers." Revival-Play: "Betrayal," "The Best Man," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe." Revival-Musical: "Bells Are Ringing," "Follies," "42nd Street," "The Rocky Horror Show." Actor-Play: Sean Campion "Stones in His Pockets," Richard Easton "The Invention of Love," Conleth Hill "Stones in His Pockets" Brian Stokes Mitchell "King Hedley II," Gary Sinise "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Actress-Play: Juliette Binoche "Betrayal," Linda Lavin "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," Mary-Louise Parker "Proof," Jean Smart "The Man Who Came to Dinner," Leslie Uggams "King Hedley II." Actor-Musical: Matthew Broderick "The Producers," Kevin Chamberlin "Seussical," Tom Hewitt "The Rocky Horror Nathan Lane "The Producers," Patrick Wilson "The Fuli Monty." Actress-Musical: Blythe Danner "Follies," Christine Ebersole "42nd Street," Randy Graff "A Class Act," Faith Prince "Bells Are Ringing," Maria Schaffel "Jane Eyre." Featured Actor-Play: Charles Brown "King Hedley II," Larry Bryggman "Proof," Michael Hayden "Judgment at Nuremburg," Robert Sean Leonard "The Invention of Love," Ben Shenkman "Proof." Featured Actress-Play: Viola Davis "King Hedley Johanna Day "Proof," Penny Fuller "The basic functions is missing, Wittman said.

In other cases, the brain can be completely missing. "There is no brain. It's incompatible with life," he said. An estimated 2,500 babies are bom with neural tube defects in the United States each year and additional affected pregnancies result in miscarriage or stillbirth, according to information from the March of Dimes. While more women are becoming aw'are of folic acid and its ability to reduce the risk of birth defects, many begin taking a multivitamin too late to ensure its effectiveness.

Kramer said women of child bearing age should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. Folic acid: Vitamin can prevent defects for Kids "Little Bill" Nickelodeon "Me and My Family," available on Paramoitnt Home Video Appropriateness: 8 -Calm, thoughtful and gently paced for kids 3 and up. Visuals: 7 The simple animation, reminiscent of picture-book illustrations, adds a nice touch. Humor 6 -Little Bill's lively attitude and the some-i times-humorous situations are both pluses, tivities will be recognizable i and familiar to most view- of frenetic jumping around I is reason enough to recom-i mend it to younger kids, Fun Factor: 7 -Little Bill i himself has enough appeal to keep kids watching and parents should watch for a special appearance by Bill 1 Cosby. Evan Levine is the author of "Kids Pick the Best Videos for Kids," from Carol Publishing.

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