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by Dr. Emmanuel Rohan II Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is Momo Rocca’s Mobituaries?

Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. With Mobituaries he introduces listeners to the people who have long intrigued him—from the 20th century’s greatest entertainer … to the Civil Rights pioneer who is completely forgotten … to sitcom characters gone all too soon. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter…until now.

Who is the author of the Mobituaries podcast?

Mo talks with comedian Margaret Cho, actress Rosalind Chao and best-selling author Lisa See about the woman who is finally getting her due. The Mobituaries book is out now. If you love the stories of the remarkable people (and things) that Mo profiles on his Mobituaries podcast, then look for the Mobituarie s book on November 5, 2019.

Who is Mo Rocca on Jeopardy?

His contribution to AOL Newsbloggers was titled Mo Rocca 180°: Only Half as Tedious as the Regular News. On May 13, 2015, Rocca appeared on a celebrity episode of Jeopardy! and came in second to CNN correspondent John Berman, amassing a total of $41,600.

What happened to mark Rocca?

In 2012, Rocca became a regular contributor to the then-new CBS This Morning . Rocca turned his fascination with obituaries into a podcast called "Mobituaries", currently on Season 2.

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What season of Mobituaries does Mo Rocca play?

Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. In season 1 of Mobituaries he introduces listeners to the people who have long intrigued him—from the 20th century’s greatest entertainer … to the Civil Rights pioneer who is completely forgotten … to sitcom characters gone all too soon. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter…until now. And if you enjoy these episodes, look for more stories of great lives worth reliving when Mobituaries returns for season 2 in fall 2019.

Where did Mo travel to?

Mo travels to Mount Airy, North Carolina - the inspiration for Andy Griffith's Mayberry and the real life home of the conjoined twins - to join the many descendants of Chang and Eng for their annual family reunion.Learn more about the Mobituaries book: http://bit.ly/MobituariesBook See... Read more.

Who is Mo Rocca?

Mo Rocca, humorist, history buff, and a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!, is fascinated by obituaries. He coined the term "Mobituaries" as a second remembrance for people or things that didn't get a proper one the first time around - from obscure presidents to lawn darts to disco. On November 18, 2019, Mo Rocca came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk with Adam Savage.

Who is the author of the book "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving"?

Later the Pop Life panel, “The Gown” author Jennifer Robson and journalist True Daley, talk about the art of storytelling… But first we welcome Mo Rocca, correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and author of “Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving.” It’s a book that asks, "Why should it be only the rich-and-famous who get obits?” It celebrates extraordinary people whose names you may not remember, plus sitcom characters, historical epochs, and even snack foods that have all bitten the dust. He stops by the “Pop Life” bar to discuss his new book, the art of the obituary and how a good obituary is about the person’s life, not their death.

Who is the producer of Sunday Morning?

said "Sunday Morning" executive producer Rand Morrison. "'Mobituaries' has been a delight for us to work on – 'Sunday Morning' story-telling in a longer form, with rich, never-before-told yarns.". "Mo Rocca has a flair for storytelling with an abundance of humor, history and heart," said Jonathan Karp, president and publisher ...

When will the Mobituaries book be released?

The "Mobituaries" book will be published in November 2019 (to coincide with the podcast's second season), and will offer new, original stories combined with expanded "Mobits" from the podcast. "Who better to take 'CBS Sunday Morning' to a new place than our resident humorist/historian Mo Rocca?".

Who is Mo Rocca?

Mo Rocca. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Maurice Alberto Rocca (born January 28, 1969) is an American humorist, journalist, and actor. He is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, the host and creator of My Grandmother's Ravioli on the Cooking Channel, and also the host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation on CBS.

What channel is Rocca on?

Food and other television. Rocca created, and since its debut in 2012 has hosted, the program My Grandmother's Ravioli on the Cooking Channel, for which he travels across the United States, learning to cook from grandmothers and grandfathers in their kitchens.

What was Mo Rocca's contribution to AOL?

His contribution to AOL Newsbloggers was titled Mo Rocca 180°: Only Half as Tedious as the Regular News. On May 13, 2015, Rocca appeared on a celebrity episode of Jeopardy! and came in second to CNN correspondent John Berman, amassing a total of $41,600.

What is the name of the documentary that Rocca appeared in?

Rocca appeared in the 2005 film Bewitched and, in 2007, in the independent science-fiction family comedy I'll Believe You with fellow Daily Show alumnus Ed Helms. In 2012, Rocca was the narrator of the documentary Electoral Dysfunction, a movie which satirically analyzes the American voting system and which aired on PBS in 2012 and 2016.

What was Mo Rocca's first job?

His first work in front of the camera came as a correspondent for news satire show The Daily Show from 1998 to 2003.

Where was Rocca born?

Rocca was born in Washington, D.C.; his mother immigrated there from Bogotá, Colombia in 1956 at age 28, and his father was a third generation Italian-American from Leominster, Massachusetts. He attended Georgetown Preparatory School, a Jesuit boys' school in North Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from Harvard University in 1991 with a bachelor of arts degree in literature. He served as president of Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, performing in four of the company's notorious burlesques and co-authoring one ( Suede Expectations ).

Who is Rocca on the Tonight Show?

He was a regular correspondent for The Tonight Show on the NBC TV network from 2004 to 2008, and covered the 2008 election for NBC. Rocca is a regular correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. His work includes cover stories, features, and profiles (such as of Chris Rock and Amy Schumer) with an emphasis on presidential history.

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