Talking Heads' Rhythm Section's Side Career

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new Smithsonian box set of American musicals from throughout the twentieth century. His only complaint is that, with such a wealth of archival material, he wonders why more serious and contemporary music was included.

Ludlum is a best-selling author whose books include The Osterman Weekend, The Aquitaine Progression and The Matarese Circle. His latest is, The Icarus Agenda, is about American hostages in the Mideast. Ludlum is a former actor and theatrical producer who didn't start writing until he was 40

Ken Tucker reviews the home video release of I Wanna Hold Your Hand, about a group of teenage Beatles fans in New Jersey. The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was a commercial fop, but Tucker, who says it's insightful without indulging in cliches, hopes it will find a new audience on tape.