Using dual displays

Hello,
I currently have a MacBook Pro with a 19" LCD connected in dual display mode.
What I would like to be able to do is play DVD's on the MacBook Pro screen while "working" on the 19" screen. However, whenever I put a DVD in, I lose the desktop immediately and the movie will only play on the 19" screen. The Macbook Pro screen goes black.
Just wondering what settings I need to change in the system preferences to make this work the way I want it.
Thanks !!
Kallum

Additionally you will need to turn off the "Dim other displays while playing" preference.

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