Other segments from the episode on August 17, 1987
Composer and Songwriter Cy Coleman
Coleman was a child piano prodigy who has written for Broadway, television and pop artists. Despite his popular success, he says that, in order to keep working, he still has to audition for directors and producers.
Telling Stories and "Splitting Hairs"
Actor and playwright Rebecca Wells is touring the country with her new one-woman show, about the life of a beautician.
Looking Forward to the Fall TV Season
Television critic David Bianculli reports back from a press tour in Los Angeles, where he was able to preview the shows debuting in the next few months. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming season.
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