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Actor Peter Boyle on His Long-Running Career

The Philadelphia native is the son of early kiddy show star, Uncle Pete. Boyle has made a name for himself in both the TV and film industry. He has been featured in films such as Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein," "Taxi Driver," "The Dream Team," and more. Boyle recently played a regular character in the TV show "NYPD Blue." He is currently featured in the movie "While You Were Sleeping."

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Other segments from the episode on May 25, 1995

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 25, 1995: Interview with Keith Fournier and Jim Wallis; Interview with Peter Boyle; Review of Julian Schnabel's album "Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud."
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A Re-evaluation of Religion in Public Life

We speak with two guests about the practice of religion vis-a-vis the Constitution: Keith Fournier, Head of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). The ACLJ helped draft the Christian Coalition's Contract with the American Family, which calls on Congress to allow prayer in public places, curb pornography, and restrict abortion. On the other side of the debate, activist and preacher Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine, has started a new coalition called "Cry for Renewal." It's his alternative to the conservative agenda of the Christian Coalition.

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Actor Peter Gallagher on His Unexpected Success

Gallagher is starring in two soon to be released films, "The Underneath," and "While You Were Sleeping." The New York Times said, "the first hit of summer is here," about "While You Were Sleeping." Gallagher has been on the acting scene for over two decades but only recently garnered commercial success. Gallagher is well known on Broadway as the star of "Guys and Dolls."

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Journalist-Turned-Screenwriter David Mills

Mills writes for the television shows, "ER" and "NYPD Blue." This week's episode of ER is written by him. Mills is also the co-author of "George Clinton and P-Funk" (Avon Books). He's also reported for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.

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The Perfect Moment' makes the case that culture wars have 'completely eaten America'

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