The legendary stage and screen actor received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. The push of a button illuminated a marquee that used to read 'Cort Theatre.' Now, it's the 'James Earl Jones Theatre.' CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The legendary stage and screen actor received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him. The push of a button illuminated a marquee that used to read"Cort Theatre." Now, it's the"James Earl Jones Theatre.
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