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Musician and Composer Mark Knopfler.
Musician Mark Knopfler the founder of the rock band Dire Straits. (Rebroadcast of 02/07/1990)
Report from Cannes: A Disappointing Festival.
Film critic Stephen Schiff checks in from the Cannes Film Festival.
Fall T.V. Preview.
Television critic David Bianculli takes an early look at ABC's plans for the fall.
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