Remembering Tim Curry

NPR / WHYY· Aug 28, 2026· 46m 3s

Actor Tim Curry, best-known for playing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show , died this week at age 80. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2005 about finding the character’s look and voice. Also, actor Rhea Seehorn has been nominated for an Emmy for her leading role in the sci-fi series Pluribus . She spoke with Terry about that series and Better Call Saul . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage you

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Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
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Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
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We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
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The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
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Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
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Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
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