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Other segments from the episode on April 12, 1996
From the Archives: Novelist Richard Ford Brings Back Frank Bascombe.
Writer Richard Ford. His book "Independence Day" (Knopf) has just won a Pulitzer Prize, as well as a National Book Critics Circle Award. It's the sequel to Ford's "The Sportswriter" Ford is also the author of "Wildlife," "The Ultimate Good Luck," "A Piece of My Heart," and "Rock Springs." (REBROADCAST from 6/22/95)
From the Archives: An Homage to a Pop Music Genius.
Record producer and musician Don Was. He co-founded the funk rock group, "Was (Not) Was." Last year he won a Grammy for Producer of the Year. In addition, he's produced a number of albums for Bonnie Raitt (WAS produced Raitt's "Nick of Time" album which revived her career), Rolling Stones, Lyle Lovett, Al Green, Iggy Pop, and the B-52's. He's ventured into documentary film production with "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times," about ex-Beachboy Brian Wilson. WAS directed the film.
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