Al Roker and Marcia Gay Harden Honored as Father and Mother of the Year
Date added: 2008-05-11
The Pajama Program, a national non-profit that seeks to provide pajamas and books for the more
than 500,000 foster care children in America, announced Friday its selection of "Mother
and Father of the Year." Marcia Gay Harden received the "Mother of the Year" award, and
Al Roker of the Today show received the award for "Father of the Year." Harden was a natural fit to receive the "Mother
of the Year" award. Although life as an accomplished television and film actress can
sometimes be all-consuming, Harden has kept her three children her top priority. In the
course of her busy career she has received numerous accolades for her dramatic works,
including winning the Academy Award. More information on the event and the Pajama Program
can be found at their
official site.
Marcia Gay Harden joins Safe Kids USA
Date added: 2008-04-23
Marcia Gay Harden will appear in person at a Washington news conference on Monday,
April 28th to speak out about accidental injury to children. At the same event, Safe Kids
USA will release a new report tracking the children's accidental injury death rate in the
U.S. since 1987, highlighting how the nation is doing when it comes to keeping kids safe.
Release of this report coincides with the kick-off of National Safe Kids Week, April 26
to May 4, 2008 and the 20th anniversary of Safe Kids Worldwide. Safe Kids also will share
a list of the top 10 safety tips for parents that could have a major impact on reducing
accidental childhood injuries and deaths.
Marcia Gay Harden joins CBS pilot
Date added: 2008-04-10
Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden is back at CBS, set to play Zoe, a millionaire who buys
the newspaper at the center of the Eye pilot "The Tower." Project revolves around journos
who not only break stories but also solve mysteries. Harden's no stranger to CBS, having
starred in the Eye's "The Education of Max Bickford" soon after winning the Academy Award
for "Pollock." She's since also been nominated for "Mystic River." On TV, she earned a
guest actress Emmy nom for a stint on "Law & Order." On "The Tower," she joins a cast that
also includes Cole Hauser and CCH Pounder. Also new to the cast: Rosamund Pike ("Pride &
Prejudice") as Olivia. CBS Paramount Network TV is behind "The Tower," which comes from
exec producers Meredith Stiehm and Davis Guggenheim.
