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Actress Sue Lyon eats a lollipop as Dolores "Lolita" Haze in a scene from <em>Lolita</em>, the 1962 film adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel. Nabokov made sumptuous use of food in his writing, and the acoustic affinity between Lolita and lollipops is no coincidence.

'Lolita' And Lollipops: What Nabokov Had To Say About Nosh

Vladimir Nabokov was an indifferent eater, but his writing made sumptuous use of food. Fans will enjoy unearthing links between his fiction and private life in a new collection of letters to his wife.

Philip Weiss appraises a Laurel & Hardy "Swiss Miss" horn, ca. 1930, for $3,000 to $5,000 in Jacksonville, Florida.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Jacksonville, Florida - Hour 1

Airs Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Jonathan Pollard speaks during an interview at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, N.C., in May 1998. Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel, is set to be released as soon as Friday after serving three decades in prison.

After High-Profile Lobbying, Israel Wants Spy's Release To Be Low-Key

Jonathan Pollard has been imprisoned three decades for spying on behalf of Israel. He has many vocal supporters in Israel, but the government has urged an understated response to his release.

Detective Sergeant Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) and Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles). In the episode "Birds of Prey,” Troy and Constable Sarah Pearce are in Midsomer investigating a wildlife crime while Barnaby follows up on the discovery of a local man's car — and body — in the river. Guest star: Anton Lesser (GAME OF THRONES, WOLF HALL)

MIDSOMER MURDERS: Season 6

Airs Thursdays, Nov. 12 - 19, 2015 & Jan. 7 - Feb. 25, 2016 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Medora Hornets: Dylan McSoley, Rusty Rogers, Robby Armstrong, Chazz Cowles.

INDEPENDENT LENS: Medora

Airs Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Lisa Lampanelli is one of the stand up comedians interviewed for the documentary, "Can We Take A Joke?"

‘Can We Take A Joke?’ Looks To A Comedian’s Right To Offend

New documentary asks if offensive jokes are protected free speech

Greg Fedderly as Bob Boles (centre) with the San Diego Opera chorus in 'Peter Grimes'. Photo © 2009 Ken Howard

San Diego Opera Receives $1M Gift To Explore Future

The San Diego Opera, set to shut down at the end of April, received the gift from board member Carol Lazier "to encourage us to rescind the dissolution vote as soon as possible."

Mitt Romney peers over the podium at guests being pointed out by his wife, Ann, during an event at which Donald Trump endorsed Romney in 2012.

#TBT: For Trump And Romney, What Happened In Vegas, Stayed In Vegas

Way back in 2012, Donald Trump and Mitt Romney were pals. Romney had Trump's endorsement. But now, there's a lot of love lost.

#TBT: For Trump And Romney, What Happened In Vegas, Stayed In Vegas

Way back in 2012, Donald Trump and Mitt Romney were pals. Romney had Trump's endorsement. But now, to Trump, Romney "choked." And Trump is vowing not to "fail" like he did.

Host Phil Rosenthal bikes through streets of Barcelona with a leg of world-famous jamon.

I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING: Barcelona

Airs Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

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