Melissa McCarthy gives us a peek into her career, her family and the “terrible advice” that led her to become one of America’s most popular comic actresses in this behind-the-scenes video from her “AARP The Magazine” cover shoot.
About AARP: AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning. Connect with AARP Online: Visit the AARP WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1dAgW3N Like AARP on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1akoB9b Follow AARP on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1a4qR40
Spinoffs, second careers, finding purpose — whatever you call it, it’s all exciting and it’s all possible. Meet inspiring individuals who have made their dreams a reality at a later stage of life and have found their true passions. Find motivation through their stories and learn what it takes to pursue a different path, no matter your age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems and to change lives, and you could be next! You are a powerful source of talent with the accumulated skills, experience and wisdom to tackle some of society’s most urgent challenges. AARP empowers you to choose how you live as you age.
Dee Kantner is a trailblazing basketball referee who became the first female NBA referee alongside Violet Palmer in 1997. She turned a side passion into a full-time career and rebounded after being...
Reid Cox and his wife, Serita, a former foster child, put their tech company experience to work to help families navigate the challenges of foster care. Their online community connects foster child...
Badass Pilot: The Series is an original, unscripted digital series that launched on AARP Studios’ YouTube channel on Nov. 14, 2017. Badass Pilot features Art Nalls, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who takes a major risk later in life by purchasing a British Sea Harrier fighter jet, one of the most rare and elusive planes in the world, making him the only private citizen to own and fly one! With a combined experience of 150+ years, Nalls, 63, and his team are dedicated to keeping the Harrier flying for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy.
Fasten your seatbelt, prepare for takeoff and follow along on this five-episode journey as he travels to England to purchase the Harrier, transports it home in over 5,000 pieces and then relies on his team of retired pilots and aircraft mechanics to help rebuild it. Together they attempt to get the Harrier flying in time for the upcoming air show season, but they hit a few bumps along the way. And with his own flying career coming close to an end, Nalls hunts for a highly skilled younger pilot who can one day replace him.
Dinner with Don is a unique legacy series honoring beloved comedian Don Rickles. In these 13 episodes, Don breaks bread with actors, directors and comedians he’s inspired over the years as they talk about life and his 60-plus-year career in show business. It was filmed at some of Don's favorite restaurants in and around Hollywood.
This was Don’s final project before his passing in April 2017. Celebrity guests Jimmy Kimmel, Snoop Dogg, Amy Poehler, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Rudd, Sarah Silverman, Billy Crystal, Rich Eisen, Vince Vaughn, Marisa Tomei, Jonathan Silverman, Judd Apatow, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese got to show their love and appreciation for this comedic legend while he zinged them in classic Rickles style throughout the meal.
The series was produced by AARP Studios, Winbrook Entertainment and Stamper Lumber Company.
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