July 4, 1996

A Conversation with Siskel and Ebert

Film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert join Terry Gross on stage in Chicago for a live audience version of Fresh Air. This was recorded in February 1996. The duo began their TV collaboration in 1975 on Chicago Public Television station WTTW. After two successful seasons, the program became a national PBS show. In 1981 it moved to commercial television. Their show is now known as "Siskel and Ebert" and is heard in 180 markets. (ORIGINAL BROADCAST 3/21/96) (CONTINUES AFTER FLOATER)

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Terry Gross

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 4, 1996: Interview with Nick Venet; Interview with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

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July 4, 1996

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Record Producer Nick Venet on Bobby Darin

Venet has produced more than 300 albums in his career and has collected numerous Grammy nominations and awards. He is co-producer of a new Bobby Darin box set (Rhino). Venet was also Darin's producer and friend. (ORIGINAL BROADCAST 3/19/96).

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Film Critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert join Terry Gross on stage in Chicago for a "live" audience version of Fresh Air. This was recorded in February 1996. The duo began their TV collaboration in 1975 on Chicago Public Television station WTTW. After two successful season, the program became a national PBS show. In 1981 it moved to commercial television.Their show is now known as "Siskel and Ebert" and is heard in 180 markets. Gene Siskel is film columnist for the Chicago Tribune, and Roger Ebert is critic for the Chicago Sun-Times.

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