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A Mysterious One-Hit Wonder from the 1960s.
Rock Historian Ed Ward looks at the 1963 hit "Sally Go Round the Roses," (REBROADCAST of 06/17/1991).
Writer David Marc Discusses the Past and Present of Television.
Writer David Marc. He's the co-author of the new book, "Prime Time Prime Movers," about how TV's producers are the ones who most influence its creative and ideological direction. They cite such examples as Stephen Bochco, the creator of "Hill Street Blues," and "L.A. Law," and "Cop Rock." (published by Little, Brown & Co.)
Remembering Satyajit Ray.
Terry talks with film critic Stephen Schiff about the late director Satyajit Ray from India. Ray died yesterday at the age of 70. His work was internationally acclaimed.
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