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John Belushi (Rugged Land Publishers)
On today’s show, a look at the life of John Belushi, from two people who knew him best: his comedy partner Dan Aykroyd, and his widow Judy Belushi Pisano. Later on, Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana tell us about their new movie “Brokeback Mountain.” Plus, a design expert explains what she loves about ordinary objects, from paper clips to Chinese take-out boxes. And Ian Frazier tells us what he thinks is really special about New York City.
Belushi
John Belushi was a major star: on "Saturday Night Live," in the movies...he even recorded a hit R&B album. His comedy partner Dan Aykroyd and his widow Judy Belushi Pisano look back at what led to his success, and his early death from a drug overdose at age 33. Judy ...
Gone to New York
Ian Frazier, a frequent New Yorker contributor, tells us what he loves about New York City. He’s just published a collection of his essays on the city called Gone to New York.
» Read an excerpt of Gone to New York in the Reading Room ...
» Read an excerpt of Gone to New York in the Reading Room ...
Humble Masterpieces
Paola Antonelli, the curator of MoMA's Department of Architecture and Design, pays tribute to the beauty of ordinary objects like paper clips, chopsticks, and Post-it notes in Humble Masterpieces: Everyday Marvels of Design.
Music: soundtrack (Milan), Tracks 2 and 3
Music: soundtrack (Milan), Tracks 2 and 3
Brokeback Mountain
Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana tell us about bringing Annie Proulx’s short story “Brokeback Mountain” to the big screen.
Events:
The Film Society of Lincoln Center will be showing "Hud" and "The Last Picture Show" on 12/29. Ticket prices for Hud and The Last Picture Show are ...
Events:
The Film Society of Lincoln Center will be showing "Hud" and "The Last Picture Show" on 12/29. Ticket prices for Hud and The Last Picture Show are ...
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