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.
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.
Avoiding Bad Television
TV critic David Bianculli offers his guidelines for identifying programs worth skipping -- even without watching a single episode.
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