Before there was The Rock, there was the Fabulous Moolah, one of wrestling's longest-living veterans, who stayed in the ring throughout the 1950s and 60s, even when women weren't allowed. Plus, the gurus of how-to, Ubell & Son, the re-issue of classic recordings of "Oklahoma!" and "Barnum," and Gary Shteyngart, sharing his new novel, The Russian Debutant's Handbook.
Alvin & Larry Ubell
The gurus of how-to, Ubell & Son, take your questions about home repair.
Lillian Ellison
Before there was The Rock, there was the Fabulous Moolah, one of wrestling's longest-living veterans, who stayed in the ring throughout the 1950s and 60s, even when women weren't allowed.
Phyllis Newman and Cy Coleman
Actress Phyllis Newman and composer Cy Coleman on the re-issue of their classic recordings of “Oklahoma!” and “Barnum.”
Gary Shteyngart
Gary Shteyngart shares his new novel, The Russian Debutant's Handbook.
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