Fair and balanced? Political satirist Al Franken discusses his new book Lies and The Lying Liars Who Tell Them. TV legend Steven Bochco discusses his career, from Hill Street Blues to NYPD Blue, Death By Hollywood. Then, Aidan Hartley shares his novel, The Zanzibar Chest. And Geoffrey Wolff looks into the complicated life of writer John O’Hara, The Art Of Burning Bridges: A Life of John O'Hara.
Al Franken
Fair and balanced? Political satirist Al Franken discusses his new book Lies and The Lying Liars Who Tell Them. Read an excerpt of Al Franken's book in the Reading Room.
Events:Al Franken gives a talk and signs books on Friday, September 19 at 12:30 at the Borders in ...
Steven Bochco
TV legend Steven Bochco discusses his career, from Hill Street Blues to NYPD Blue, Death By Hollywood.
Music: Music from the motion picture "Heat," Tracks #1 and #2
Theme from TV show "Hill Street Blues"
Music: Music from the motion picture "Heat," Tracks #1 and #2
Theme from TV show "Hill Street Blues"
Geoffrey Wolff
Geoffrey Wolff looks into the complicated life of writer John O’Hara, The Art Of Burning Bridges: A Life of John O'Hara.
Events: Geoffrey Wolff reads from his book on Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM at Barnes & Noble, 240 East 86th Street.
Music: Music from the motion picture "Seabiscuit," Track #5
Events: Geoffrey Wolff reads from his book on Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM at Barnes & Noble, 240 East 86th Street.
Music: Music from the motion picture "Seabiscuit," Track #5
Aidan Hartley
Aidan Hartley shares his novel, The Zanzibar Chest.
Music: Theme from "Lawrence of Arabia"
Music: Theme from "Lawrence of Arabia"
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