Tribute/Appreciation
Linguist Geoff Nunberg, Who Explored Our Ever-Changing Language, Dies At 75
Terry remembers Fresh Air's longtime language commentator Geoff Nunberg who died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 75.
A Is For Appreciation: How Sue Grafton Helped Transform The Mystery Genre
Book critic Maureen Corrigan who was a fan of Sue Grafton, has an appreciation of the mystery writer who died at the age of 77 on December 28th. And then we hear an excerpt of Terry's 1989 interview with Grafton.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air' As A Daily NPR Program
From Maurice Sendak to Bill O'Reilly, Terry Gross looks back on some of the most touching — and touchy — moments from interviews she's conducted over the decades.
Celebrating The Centennial Of Jazz Legend Ella Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, who died in 1996, had her first hits with Chick Webb's big band before going out on her own in the 1940s. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Fitzgerald at her best is as good as it gets.
Remembering Rock N' Roll Pioneer Chuck Berry
The legendary guitarist, songwriter and singer died Saturday at the age of 90. Rock historian Ed Ward looks back on Berry's music and career. Originally broadcast in May 2008.
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore
Moore, who died Wed. at the age of 80, played a single professional woman on the 1970s show named after her, aand became beloved for her portrayal of a housewife on The Dick Van Dyke Show. TV critic David Bianculli has an appreciation
'Roots' Drummer Questlove On His Late Father Lee Andrews
Fifties doo-wop singer Lee Andrews died Wednesday. His son, musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, spoke about Andrews in this archival Fresh Air interview. Originally broadcast June 24, 2013.