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Advertisers' Message to Eastern Europe: The West Is Best

Commentator Leslie Savan says that American corporations have a vested interest in breaking into Soviet Bloc markets -- and they're spreading their capitalist message through TV ads.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 6, 1990: Interview with David Crosby and Graham Nash; Review of Jeff Lynn's album "Armchair Theater"; Interview with Tommy Davidson; Commentary on TV ads and Eastern…
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Singer-Songwriters David Crosby and Graham Nash

Along with bandmate Stephen Stills -- and occasionally Neil Young -- Crosby and Nash have been writing and recording folk rock songs with distinctive, tight harmonies. Their career began in the 1960s, and has weathered addiction and personal conflict. Crosby, Stills & Nash have a new album called Live It Up.

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Jeff Lynne's Musical Reinvention

Ken Tucker reviews the first solo album by the Electric Light Orchestra and Traveling Wilburys alum. Known for his past complex and often sterile music, Lynne has since adopted a looser, rougher style that's big on charm.

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Stand-Up Comic Tommy Davidson

Davidson's act earned him a spot on the sketch comedy show In Living Color, starring the Wayans brothers. He grew up in Washington, DC and began performing at a topless club. Davidson's comedy special will soon air on the Showtime network.

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