September 9, 1987

Footballs and Politics in Robert Coover's "What Ever Happened to Gloomy Gus of the Chicago Bears."

Book Critic John Leonard will review What Ever Happened to Gloomy Gus of the Chicago Bears, the new novel by Robert Coover.

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John Leonard

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 1, 1987: Interview with Francine Du Plessix Gray; Commentary on Cal-Mex music; Interview with Emile Ardolino; Review of Robert Coover's novel "Gloomy Gus of the…

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September 9, 1987

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Writer Francine Du Plessix Gray

Francine Du Plessix Gray, journalist and novelist. She has written extensively about women and fashion. Her new book is a collection of essays that cover religion, the idea of home and the current moral climate.

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Francine du Plessix Gray

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September 9, 1987

06:35

The Music of East L.A.

Rock historian Ed Ward will look at Cal-Mex music - the sound from East L.A. - and the legacy of "La Bamba."

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September 9, 1987

09:42

Dirty Dancing's Director.

Film director Emile Ardolino. He's made of career of bringing dance to the screen in films like "He Made Me Feel Like Dancing." He's also directed PBS dance specials like "Baryshnikov at the White House." His newest work - the film "Dirty Dancing" - is also about dancing, but the style of dance is quite a departure.

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Emile Ardolino

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Footballs and Politics in Robert Coover's "What Ever Happened to Gloomy Gus of the Chicago Bears."

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Writer Francine Du Plessix Gray

The Music of East L.A.

Dirty Dancing's Director.

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