Terry Gross

Writer Benjamin Cheever is the son of the late novelist and short story master John Cheever. Benjamin collected and edited a collection of his father’s letters. The letters tracked the elder Cheever’s secret bisexuality. Later, Benjamin wrote two novels, The Plagiarist, and The Partisan. (REBROADCAST from 11/11/88)

Probation officer for Los Angeles County. Jim Galipeau. He works with gangs and older gang members in Los Angeles. Galipeau has been a probation officer for over 27 years. He’s a Vietnam vet and when he was a teenager he was a street fighter and drug addict. He credits his father with getting him back on track.

Kirby has had prominent roles in films like Good Morning, America, The Godfather II, and When Harry Met Sally. In this 1990 interview, he talks about how his father influenced his acting.

Entertainers Bob and Chris Elliott. Bob has entertained generations as half of the legendary comedy team of Bob and Ray. His son Chris was a writer and performer for Late Night with David Letterman, creating such characters as the Panicky Guy, and the Fugitive Guy. The two of them starred in the Fox comedy, Get A Life. Together, the two wrote a memoir, Daddy’s Boy: A Son’s Shocking Account of Life with a Famous Father. Chris Elliott was a member of the team this past year. (REBROADCAST from 6/7/89)

Mackenzie commanded the United Nations Peacekeeping force in the former Yugoslavia until he retired in 1993. Since then, Mackenzie has been critical of the UN's ability to command and control its forces. He talks about the state of humanitarian efforts in Sarajevo.

A New Jersey reporter turned freelance naturalist, Montgomery developed a fascination for Bengal tigers. Her book Spell of the Tiger takes a fascinating and frightening look at those animals -- and the people who worship and fear them.

Love is the founding member of the Breast Cancer Coalition and founding director of the UCLA Breast Cancer, which is one of the world's leading breast treatment facilities. Her book Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book (Addison Wesley) is said to be one of the most important books in women's health in the last decade. A new, updated edition has just been published.

Williams is best known as the bell-bottomed-clad hippie cop on the "The Mod Squad." He's noted as a theater actor and Tony Award nominee. In addition, he has appeared in numerous TV shows such as "The Cosby Show" and "Hill Street Blues", and films such as "Purple Rain" and "Sugar Hill." Williams plays a mortician in the new action horror film "Tales From The Hood."

During the 1970's Stephen J. Cannell was one of television's most successful writers, penning scripts for such hits as "The Rockford Files," "Barretta," and "Black Sheep Squadron." Cannell later established his own production company, Stephen J. Cannell Productions. His productions include such programs as "The A-Team", "Stingray", and "Hardcastle and McCormick." He has a new novel called "The Plan."