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From the Archives: Newest Member of the Saturday Night Live Team, Mike Myers.

Michael Myers. He stars in the new film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." The film spoofs the spy films of the 1960's. His other movies include: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," "Waynes World," "Waynes World 2," and "Studio 54." Before appearing in films, At theage of 11 and with the help of his mother, Mike filmed a television commercial with the late great Gilda Radner. The young Myers fell in love with his television mother and, after seeing Gilda on Saturday Night Live, Mike set a goal to be on stage alongside her. In 1989 Mike was hired by Producer Lorne Michaels for Saturday Night Live. In the six years that he was on SNL, Myers created some of the most unforgettable characters: Wayne Campbell, Dieter, the host of Sprockets, Angus the Scotsman, and Coffee Talk host Linda Richman. Before SNL he spent 8 years performing with the Canadian comedy Troupe "Second City" in Toronto. This interview originally aired 5/1/90.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 11, 1999: Interview with Mike Myers; Interview with John Barry; Review of the films "Notting Hill" and "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me."
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From the Archives: Composer John Barry.

Composer John Barry. He's best known for his 11 James Bond scores, including "Goldfinger," and "Thunderball." Barry has won five Oscars: for the song and score of "Born Free," and for scores for "Lion in Winter," "Out of Africa," and "Dances with Wolves." Earlier this year, a new CD compilation of his work, "John Barry: The Hits & The Misses" was released. (Play it Again label). This originally aired 3/23/99.

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