June 23, 1988

Director Ron Shelton, Part 1.

Part one of a two-part interview with Ron Shelton, director and writer of the hit summer film "Bull Durham." Today's conversation focuses on Shelton's experiences as a minor league player in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system.

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Ron Shelton

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Terry Gross

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 23, 1988: Interview with Michael Collins; Commentary on contemporary women musicians; Interview with Ron Shelton, Part 1; Review of the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

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June 23, 1988

27:36

The History of the United States's Space Program.

Astronaut Michael Collins. He controlled the Apollo 11 command module that circled the moon while Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on its' surface. Collins has written a history of the space program titled Liftoff.

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Michael Collins

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June 23, 1988

06:48

Female Singers Who Deserve More Recognition.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker looks at several women rock musicians who reject female rock stereotypes and work in highly idiosyncratic and original styles. The groups and individuals includes the Sugarcubes, Jane Wiedlin and M.C. Lyte.

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June 23, 1988

03:44

You've Never Seen Anything Like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

Film Critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new Disney film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

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Stephen Schiff

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Director Ron Shelton, Part 1.

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Other segments from the episode on June 23, 1988

The History of the United States's Space Program.

Female Singers Who Deserve More Recognition.

You've Never Seen Anything Like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

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