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The Hustler (1961) - Directed by Robert Rossen from Walter Tevis's 1959 novel of the same name, adapted for the screen by Rossen and Sidney Carroll. The film was shot on location in New York City. It stars Paul Newman as "Fast" Eddie Felson, Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats, Piper Laurie as Sarah, and George C. Scott as Bert. It tells the story of small-time pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson and his desire to break into the "major league" of professional hustling and high-stakes wagering by high-rollers that follows it. He throws his raw talent and ambition up against the best player in the country; seeking to best the legendary pool player "Minnesota Fats." After initially losing to Fats and getting involved with unscrupulous manager Bert Gordon, Eddie returns to try again, but only after paying a terrible personal price. The Hustler was a major critical and popular success, gaining a reputation as a modern classic. Its exploration of winning, losing, and character garnered a number of major awards; it is also credited with helping to spark a resurgence in the popularity of pool.

Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason run table in ‘Hustler’

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This June 26, 2004 photo provided by The Academy of Television Arts &amp; Sciences shows actress Sheila MacRae arriving at the 16th Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles. The veteran stage, film and TV performer, MacRae, best known for playing Alice Kramden in the 1960s re-creation of &quot;The Honeymooners&quot; has died. MacRae's granddaughter, Allison Mullavey, on Friday, March 7, 2014, told The Associated Press that the actress died at age, 92, Thursday, at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Academy of Television Arts &amp; Sciences, Mathew Imaging/Filmmagic)

Sheila MacRae of ‘The Honeymooners’ dies at 92

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Johnny Carson, with sidekick Ed McMahon (left), reigned for nearly 30 years on late-night TV. His nightly viewership, averaging as much as 15 million, was more than the current audience of "Tonight" successor Jay Leno and CBS rival David Letterman combined. (Associated Press)

Heeere’s Johnny Carson, an ‘American Masters’ film

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