Hot Topic: Rowan Atkinson: International Star of the Year

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Pantomime golden for Atkinson

Comedian carries tradition of greatest clowns
Not so very long ago pantomime was part of every major comedian's repertoire. But in today's media-saturated world where low-attention-span consumers are bombarded by HD images and high-decibel surround-sound systems scar the eardrums, pantomime has come to seem too slow, antiquated and precious. About as cutting edge as a tour of a wax museum. But there is one magnificent exception: Rowan Atkinson.
David Weddle | 8/17/07 3:30pm

Mr. Bean grows to global fame

Adults identify with Atkinson's inner child
Ali Jaafar | 8/17/07 2:45pm

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