NPR's Scott Simon talks with comedian Bruce Vilanch about his new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time," which details some of the worst television of the twentieth century and his role in it.

He has the imp of the perverse ... And every announcer said, Rob Lowe, most recently seen dancing with Snow White on the Academy Awards - over which the Disney Company sued.

From the frolics of the St. Patrick's Ball to the Eucharistic Congress, Dublin Castle has hosted colourful and important events on March 17th ...