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From the Archives: Actor Danny Aiello Discusses Playing Jack Ruby.

Actor Danny Aiello. He starred in "Moonstruck," and "Do the Right Thing" and "Ruby," about Jack Ruby, the man who shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Aiello's latest film is "City Hall." He talks with Terry about acting. He used to be an official with the New York transit union and quit it when he was 35 to take up acting. (REBROADCAST. Originally aired 3/19/92)

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Other segments from the episode on March 1, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 1, 1996: Interview with Jay McShann; Review of the television show "Neil Simon's 'Jake's Women'"; Interview with Danny Aiello; Review of the film "Up Close and…

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