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Other segments from the episode on June 23, 1988
Female Singers Who Deserve More Recognition.
Rock Critic Ken Tucker looks at several women rock musicians who reject female rock stereotypes and work in highly idiosyncratic and original styles. The groups and individuals includes the Sugarcubes, Jane Wiedlin and M.C. Lyte.
Director Ron Shelton, Part 1.
Part one of a two-part interview with Ron Shelton, director and writer of the hit summer film "Bull Durham." Today's conversation focuses on Shelton's experiences as a minor league player in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system.
You've Never Seen Anything Like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
Film Critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new Disney film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
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