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Jul 2019
27m 50s

Encore: 'The Hat, The Horn, And The Purs...

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<p>In this encore, we revisit an Italian folktale starring Bobby Moynihan ("Duck Tales," "SNL") about a father who gives seemingly simple gifts to his three sons. But there is more to these family heirlooms than meets the eye. </p> 
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