December 31, 1987

"The Art of Rock" with Paul Grushkin.

Paul Grushkin, author of a new book titled The Art of Rock, which traces the last 30 years of rock through the art designed to promote concerts.

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Paul Grushkin

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Terry Gross

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 31, 1987: Interview with Richard Belzer; Review of the best and worst rock albums of 1987; Interview with Paul Grushkin; Review of the ten best and worst films of…

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December 31, 1987

27:40

"Mean Guy" Comedian Richard Belzer Discusses His Life and Career.

Comedian Richard Belzer. After struggling through a poor and difficult childhood and a rough decade trying to make it as a comic, he is now performing in comedy clubs from coast to coast. He is also appearing in movies, and starring in comedy specials on cable TV.

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Richard Belzer

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December 31, 1987

04:10

1987: The Worst of Years for Movies.

Film Critic Stephen Schiff surveys his picks for the year's ten best, and worst, films.

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Stephen Schiff

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"The Art of Rock" with Paul Grushkin.

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Other segments from the episode on December 31, 1987

"Mean Guy" Comedian Richard Belzer Discusses His Life and Career.

1987 in Rock Music: The Best and Worst.

1987: The Worst of Years for Movies.

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