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Other segments from the episode on December 23, 1987
New Recordings of Gershwin Musicals.
Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two recordings of the Gershwin musicals "Of Thee I Sing" and "Let 'Em Eat Cake." They were both conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas earlier this year on the fiftieth anniversary of the composer's death.
Musician Bryan Ferry.
Rock singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer and principal songwriter for the British band Roxy Music, the band that also launched the career of Brian Eno.
Christmas Movies on Home Video.
Ken Tucker reviews home videocassettes with a Christmas flavor, starting with classics like "It's A Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas" and ending with "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians."
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