"You Make it Work or You Find Something Else to Do"
Now in her 80s, Frances Williams is still acting -- long after many of her peers have retired. She has a storied career in theater and film, and helped found nine theater companies. An advocate for meaningful roles for African Americans, she now costars in the television show Frank's Place.
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Other segments from the episode on July 22, 1988
Preserving Tibetan Traditions
Robert Thurman was the first American to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk. In light of China's actions in the Tibet, he has since become an advocate for the region's culture. He cofounded the American Institute for Buddhist Studies and the Tibet House.
Songs for the Summer
Singer-songwriter Bonnie Koloc performs two summer-themed songs. She is accompanied by pianist Howard Levy.
Clearing One's Mind Through Poetry
Poet Mark Halliday deals with troubling memories by writing about them. He shares a new poem, in which he tries to dispense with a number of bad memories all at once.
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