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Other segments from the episode on October 24, 1988
Country Singer and Songwriter Willie Nelson
Nelson grew up picking cotton, and got his start as a musician playing in local Texas bars. Before finding fame as a singer, he sold songs he wrote to other performers, which later became hits. Nelson has a new memoir, called Willie, and an album of standards titled What a Wonderful World.
Standards in a New Orleans Style
New Orleans-based performer-in-residence Harry Connick, Jr. performs a few classic standards.
Previewing the New Fall Lineup
TV critic David Bianculli reviews several shows from the upcoming television season.
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