Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'sassy'

Rachel Maddow: Sassy, Acerbic And — Yes — Liberal

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:34:00 EDT

The host of MSNBC's nightly political roundup The Rachel Maddow Show offers a combination of perspectives not often seen on cable television — that of a former Rhodes scholar, an AIDS and prison reform activist, a left-leaning radio host and an openly gay woman.

The Ting Tings: Sassy Electro-Pop

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:15:00 EDT

The Ting Tings' debut album, We Started Nothing, has propelled the British duo to worldwide fame on the strength of some of the catchiest pop songs in recent memory. The British duo layers together synths, powerful drum beats and catchy melodies in a session from WXPN.

Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:54:00 EDT

Twitchy undertaker, cubicle fiend, sassy convenience-store clerk — Rainn Wilson has long gravitated toward eccentric characters. But is The Office actor attempting the leap to sex symbol through his titular role in The Rocker? Given the hair-metal coif and the still-goofy humor, probably not.

Smart, Sassy Heroines Pack A Literary Punch

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:14:00 EDT

You may not like her, but you do what she wants. She's a tough chick, a woman with sass and an instinct for survival. Brace yourself for these three books featuring heroines with attitude.

Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EDT

Sarah Vaughan possessed one of the legendary voices in jazz. With a multi-octave range and a luscious, supple sound, she was celebrated by critics, fans, and fellow musicians alike. In this program from 1986, Vaughan's lively and sassy personality is on display, as are her amazing vocals.

To Girls, 'Sassy' Meant Something More

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:03:00 EDT

Not every teen magazine was all about makeup and boys. To its readers, Sassy helped bring girl power to the mainstream. Writer Kara Jesella talks about the magazine's cult following and her new book, How Sassy Changed My Life.

'The Best of The Flip Wilson Show' on DVD

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:41:00 EDT

Before Martin Lawrence's Shanaynay character, or Tyler Perry's Madea, Flip Wilson set the bar high with his portrayal of the sassy Gerladine Jones. She was one of many characters from the late comedian's award-winning series, The Flip Wilson Show.