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The Real Stories Behind "Bugsy."

Biographer Robert Lacey. Lacey's new book, "Little Man" is an examination of the life of gangster Meyer Lansky. (It's published by Little, Brown). Lacey and Terry Gross will discuss how the movie's portrayal of gangsters differs from reality.(Rebroadcast. Originally aired 1/9/92)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 23, 1992: Interview with Linda McCarriston; Interview with Robert Lacey; Commentary on Bobby Robinson.
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Poet Linda McCarriston.

Poet Linda McCarriston. Her new book of poems is, "Eva-Mary." . Many of the poems in the book are about how her father sexually abused her and her mother. (published by TriQuarterly Book/Northwestern University). (rebroadcast. Originally aired 11/19/91)

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Record Mogul Bobby Robinson.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Bobby Robinson and his Harlem record labels which were responsible for such hits as "Kansas City," and "Fannie Mae," and for launching the career of Gladys Knight.

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The Real Stories Behind "Bugsy."

Biographer Robert Lacey. Lacey's new book, "Little Man" is an examination of the life of gangster Meyer Lansky. (It's published by Little, Brown). Lacey and Terry Gross will discuss how the movie's portrayal of gangsters differs from reality.

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