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Other segments from the episode on October 13, 1987
The Ins and Outs of Elliot Gould's Career.
Actor Elliot Gould, best known for his roles in the films "M*a*s*h," "Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice" and "The Long Goodbye."
Underrated Blues Pianist Smiley Lewis.
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the late New Orleans blues pianist and singer Smiley Lewis, a talent Ward says was consistently overlooked.
Kurt Vonnegut, Modern Day Fabulist.
Book Critic John Leonard reviews Bluebeard, the new book by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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