March 29, 1996

The New British Invasion.

Rock critic Ken Tucker tells us about the latest British invasion: Spacehog (their new album is "Resident Alien"--Sire Records), Black Grape ("It's Great When You're Straight"--Radioactive Records) and Pulp ("Different Class"--Island Records).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 29, 1996: Interview with Chuck Jones; Review of the film "Diabolique"; Interview with Kirk Douglas; Review of albums by British artists.

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March 29, 1996

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From the Archives, Oscar Edition: Animator Chuck Jones Goes "Amuck."

Animator Chuck Jones. He recently won an honorary Oscar during the Academy Awards. Jones is the animation director responsible for many of Warner Brothers greatest cartoons: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Road Runner. (REBROADCAST from 10/18/89)

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Chuck Jones

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March 29, 1996

04:34

An Unthrilling Thriller.

Film critic for Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum. She reviews "Diabolique" starring Sharon Stone.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

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March 29, 1996

18:13

From the Archives, Oscar Edition: "The Ragman's Son" Remembers.

Actor Kirk Douglas. He also won an honorary Oscar this week. He's made over 75 films, including: "Champion" "Spartacus," "Lust for Life," "Lonely Are the Brave," and more. He wrote an autobiography, "The Ragman's Son." (REBROADCAST from 8/22/88)

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Kirk Douglas

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Other segments from the episode on March 29, 1996

From the Archives, Oscar Edition: Animator Chuck Jones Goes "Amuck."

An Unthrilling Thriller.

From the Archives, Oscar Edition: "The Ragman's Son" Remembers.

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