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Other segments from the episode on September 25, 1987
"The Dean of Science Fiction Writers" and the Words and Concepts He's Added to the Lexicon.
Issac Asimov [a.k.a. Paul French], the dean of science fiction writers. Asmiov is arguably one of the most widely published authors ever.
Concert and Commentary on Early Popular Music with Ian Whitcomb.
Singer Ian Whitcomb will take us back to the Tin Pan Alley era.
Taking Television to the Future with "Max Headroom."
Peter Wagg, Executive Producer and co-creator of the "Max Headroom" television series. He first developed the character of Max in 1985 as a host between rock video segments on Britain's Channel 4.
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