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Other segments from the episode on February 22, 1988
The World According to Jackie Mason.
Comic Jackie Mason. He's the star of the one-man Broadway show, "The World According to Me," which will re-open later this Spring. During the show's first run, it drew more sold-out houses than any other non-musical attraction on Broadway. (Rebroadcast. Original broadcast on 9/29/87)
A British Documentary on the African Influences on African American Music.
Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Repercussions," the British documentary series on African and Afro-American music. One segment features American jazz drummer Max Roach; another highlights the Los Angeles rhythm-and-blues scene and "highlife" musicians from Ghana. The series is now available on home video.
Grateful Dead Lyricist's New Solo Album.
Lyricist and songwriter Robert Hunter. He's best known for his 28-year collaboration with Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, writing the lyrics to the classics "Uncle John's Band" and "Truckin," and the recent hit "Touch of Grey." He has a new solo album titled "Liberty."
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