Carmela Ciuraru

Andrew Carroll, Dreamworks and Volkswagen made news the week of April 23, 1999

Blockbuster's Oscar advertising leaves viewers scratching their heads, in a good way

The VH1 series of specials inspire ''Saturday Night Live,'' ''South Park'' and others

''A Man in Full'' increases interest in Epictetus and Bruce Springsteen wants ''Best American Poetry: Vols. 1-6''

''Hollywood Squares,'' ''The Tonight Show,'' ''Donnie & Marie,'' and many others lavish guest stars with presents