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A Regional Actor's Move to the Big Screen

Actor Robert Prosky is best known for his performance as a role call sergeant in Hill Street Blues. He appears in David Mamet's new movie Things Change. For 23 years he worked at Washington, DC's Arena Stage.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 7, 1988: Interview with Robert Prosky; Review of Julius Hemphill's album "Julius Hemphill Big Band"; Interview with Joan Jett; Review of the television show "War…
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Julius Hemphill's Contemporary Big Band

The saxophonist and composer brings back the large ensemble sound on his new album. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the performances are energetic but a often a little too loose. Hemphill's own playing steals the show.

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Rock Musician Joan Jett

The singer and guitarist went on tour with the Runaways when she was 15. She's been on the road ever since. She starred opposite Michael J. Fox in the movie Light of Day. Her album Up Your Alley was released earlier this year.

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"War and Remembrance" Improves on Its Predecessor

The sequel to the lackluster Winds of War is well worth the time, says TV critic David Bianculli. The miniseries about World War II already has a third installment in the works, which is slated to air next year.

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A Comedian Plays a Comedian

Jonathan Katz stars as standup comedian Jackie Shore in the new movie Things Change, which was written by his friend David Mamet. Katz played a con man in the earlier Mamet movie House of Games, which Katz says was loosely based on their experience as small-time ping pong hustlers.

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