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Rock and Roll Songwriting Team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Rock and roll songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. They're responsible for many of the greatest hits in rock history, among them "Hound Dog," "Yakity Yak," and "Stand By Me." Rhino records has just released a collection of their songs, called "There's A Riot Goin' On."(REBROADCAST. Originally aired 12/19/91)
"Mambo Mouth."
Actor John Leguizamo (pronounced "Leh gwee zamo"). Leguizamo created and stars in the hit one-man show "Mambo Mouth," based on his experiences as a Latino growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens. "Mambo Mouth" premieres on television this Saturday, on HBO's Comedy Hour. (REBROADCAST. Originally aired 10/24/91).
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