Terry Gross

Voice artist and animation historian Keith Scott has written the new book “The Moose That Roared: The Story of Jay Ward, Bill Scott, a Flying Squirrel, and a Talking Moose” (St. Martin’s Press) The book is about the creator (Jay Ward) and writer (Bill Scott) of the popular Rocky & Bullwinkle TV cartoon show of the late 1950s, early 60s. The new film “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle” is based on the characters and stars Robert Deniro, Rene Russo, and Jason Alexander. Scott also is the voice of Bullwinkle in the film.

We continue the rebroadcasts of our series on American Popular Song. . .with part 2 of our profile of Harry Warren (1893-1981), a successful but little known songwriter who produced a number of hits during the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Today, we focus on Warren’s songs of the 40’s and 50’s, including some of the most popular love ballads of the world war two years, one of Dean Martin’s biggest hits, and the theme for TV western. Warren dreamed of writing for Broadway, but instead migrated west and became one of Hollywood's most prolific songwriters.

Philip Furia is currently writing a book on Hollywood's musicals. He discusses the impact of Harry Warren on movie musicals. Furia is the author of "The Poets of Tin Pan Alley," "Irving Berlin: A Life in Song." He is chair of the English department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. (Rebroadcast of 5/25/99)

We continue the rebroadcasts of our series on American Popular Song. . .with part 2 of our profile of Harry Warren (1893-1981), a successful but little known songwriter who produced a number of hits during the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Today, we focus on Warren’s songs of the 40’s and 50’s, including some of the most popular love ballads of the world war two years, one of Dean Martin’s biggest hits, and the theme for TV western. Warren dreamed of writing for Broadway, but instead migrated west and became one of Hollywood's most prolific songwriters.

Harry Warren's music publishing company, Four Jays Music, is now headed by his grand-daughter, Julia Riva. She talks about her grandfather and his music. (Rebroadcast of 5/25/99)

The John Pizzarelli Trio Concludes our Tribute to Harry Warren. (Rebroadcast of 5/25/99)

Harry Warren's music publishing company, Four Jays Music, is now headed by his grand-daughter, Julia Riva. She talks about her grandfather and his music. (Rebroadcast of 5/24/99)

Philip Furia is currently writing a book on Hollywood's musicals. He discusses the impact of Harry Warren on movie musicals. Furia is the author of "The Poets of Tin Pan Alley," "Irving Berlin: A Life in Song." He is chair of the English department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. (ORIGINAL BROADCAST: MAY 24, 1999)

The John Pizzarelli Trio discussing and performing several of Harry Warren's songs. The trio is John Pizzarelli guitar and vocals, his brother Martin Pizzarelli, bass; and Ray Kennedy, piano. (Rebroadcast of 5/24/99)

Philip Furia is currently writing a book on Hollywood's musicals. He discusses the impact of Harry Warren on movie musicals. Furia is the author of "The Poets of Tin Pan Alley," "Irving Berlin: A Life in Song." He is chair of the English department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. (ORIGINAL BROADCAST: MAY 24, 1999)