Writer Gay Talese.
Writer Gay Talese. His new book, "Unto The Sons," is the story of the immigrant experience in America, and also the chronicle of Talese's own Italian ancestors coming to this country. Talese's previous works include the best-sellers "The Kingdom and the Power," "Honor Thy Father," and "Thy Neighbor's Wife."
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Other segments from the episode on February 14, 1992
New Rock Albums from Scotland.
Rock critic Ken Tucker checks out Scotland's current contributions to rock. He looks at the bands Primal Scream and Teenage Fanclub.
Postcards from the Past.
Popular culture junkie Michael Barson's latest book is a collection of postcards. The pictures are the covers from vintage romance comic books. It's called "Boy Loves Girl, Girl Loves Boy."
The Mating Rituals of Academics.
Commentator, and professor, Maureen Corrigan examines some of the strange courting rituals of academics.
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