Ken Tucker, 1953-

November 24, 1988

07:00

Introducing the Tucker Top Five

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews his favorite songs of the moment, performed by Annie Lennox and Al Green, Lucinda Williams, Shinehead, Billy Bragg, and Fairground Attraction

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November 18, 1988

04:20

"Cover-Up" Is a First-Rate, Partisan Political Film

Critic Ken Tucker reviews the direct-to-video documentary Cover-Up, which alleges that a shadow government conspired to shape foreign policy throughout the 1980s, which led to the Iran-Contra affair. The film has been an unexpected commercial success. Other recent releases include 3 Men and a Baby and She's Having a Baby.

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November 17, 1988

24:29

Cerebral Music That's "Maximum Fun"

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews new albums by two British bands. He says the Pet Shop Boys' Introspective lives up to its name, with tight, understated songs. Eighth Wonder's Fearless is commercial and accessible, yet emotionally distant.

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Ken Tucker

As a Guest

Introducing the Tucker Top Five

"Cover-Up" Is a First-Rate, Partisan Political Film

Cerebral Music That's "Maximum Fun"

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