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Gray Panthers Founder Maggie Kuhn

At 65, Kuhn was forced to retire from her job solely because of her age. In 1969, she founded the Gray Panthers, which advocated for the rights and dignity of older people. Early on, the group also participated in the anti-war movement. Kuhn joins Fresh Air to talk about aging and the different expectations placed on people of her generation.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 5, 1989: Interview with Maggie Kuhn; Commentary on love songs; Interview with Harry Anderson; Review of the home video "Bugs & Daffy: The Wartime Cartoons."
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Harry Anderson Cons His Way On TV

Anderson was a street performer and con artist before he was cast in the first season of Cheers. That part eventually led to his role in the show Night Court. Anderson has a new book called Games You Can't Lose: A Guide for Suckers.

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