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Other segments from the episode on May 25, 1987
A Novelist Reflects on the Old Guard
Nicholas Proffitt's book Garden of Stone, inspired by his ceremonial role in the Army during the Vietnam War, was recently adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.
Bebop Big and Small
A new reissue of Dizzy Gillespie recordings showcases his pioneering music in a variety of different ensemble settings.
A Role Close to Home
Best known for his role as Colonel Klink in Hogan's Heroes, Werner Klemperer plays Herr Schulz in the revival of Cabaret. Klemperer grew up in Berlin during the time the musical is set.
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