Other segments from the episode on September 22, 1995
From the Archives: Writer and Director Richard Price.
Novelist and screenwriter Richard Price. His screenwriting credits include "The Color of Money," "Sea of Love," and Martin Scorsese's section of "New York Stories," and now, "Clockers." He co-wrote the screenplay with Spike Lee. His novel "Clockers" is a murder mystery set in the world of a crack dealer in New Jersey.
Bjork is More than a Ditzy Eccentric.
Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Bjork's album "Post."
From the Archives: Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Randy Newman.
Singer pianist Randy Newman in the studio for music and conversation. Known for his satiric songs, Newman has portrayed a racist, a rapist, and even God in songs like "Suzanne" and "Rednecks." In 1990 Newman composed the soundtrack for the short-lived musical cop show, "Cop Rock." He also composed music for the movies "Parenthood," and "Avalon." His newest CD is "Faust" by Reprise Records 1995. (REBROADCAST from November 16, 1992)
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