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Actress and Author Carrie Fisher.
Actress and author Carrie Fisher. She's probably best-known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star War movies. She wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel, "Postcards From the Edge." Fisher's latest role is in the film, "Soapdish." (REPEAT. Originally aired 9/11/90)
Makeup Artist Tom Savini Brings the Dead to Life.
Director Tom Savini. Savini was known as the master of ghoulish makeup for George Romero's films. Now he's directed his first film, a remake of Romero's classic, "Night of the Living Dead."(REPEAT. originally aired 10/22/90)
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