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Before They Were Stars: Josh Radnor as an Extra in “Barney’s Great Adventure”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYVworIDX7U Is this the day The Back Row has finally jumped the shark? Have we really resorted to posting Barney’s Great Adventure on the website?! Well, actually, there’s a legitimate reason for this: How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: 4-Year Old Bruno Mars is Interviewed by Pauly Shore

Ever had a completely random fantasy that Bruno Mars and Pauly Shore would cross paths someday? Well, you’re in luck: it’s already happened! Back when Bruno was only four years old, he was interviewed on the MTV show, Totally Pauly, … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor in “Amistad”

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. I’m very happy … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Jonah Hill Performs Awkward Stand-Up About Hate Crimes

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. Years ago, I … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Sandra Bullock’s High School Cheerleading Days

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. Sandra Bullock has … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio in a Kraft Singles Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLrwTdWNpB8 As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. Leonardo DiCaprio … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Jennifer Lawrence on “Cold Case”

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. At only 23 … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Bradley Cooper in a Deleted Scene from “Changing Lanes”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeeHMaQZJp4 As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. Bradley Cooper … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Amy Adams on “Smallville”

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. In what has … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Christian Bale’s First Televised Interview

As you probably know, shortly after the Academy Award nominations are announced, it’s a tradition here at The Back Row for me to do “Before They Were Stars” features on as many of the nominees as possible. Now that Christian … Continue reading →

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