The Leonard Lopate Show
Heated Discussions
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed “Gurus of How-To,” answer your questions on how to get your home ready for cold weather. Then, Carol Channing tells us about her new one-woman show. Michael York describes his unusual experiences making an independent film in Russia. And documentary filmmakers Micah Garen and Marie-Hélène Carleton describe what they went through when Micah was abducted in Iraq.
The Gurus of How-To
We’ve had a sweltering summer in New York, but now it's time to get ready for the cold weather. Al and Larry Ubell will offer advice on how to winterize your home. Call 212-433-9692.
Music:
#8 Talking Heads-“Burning down the House”
#9Darlene Love & the White Heat Swing Orchestra-“Mr. Fix-It”
The First Eighty Years Are the Hardest
Broadway legend Carol Channing (who won a Tony for Hello, Dolly! and was nominated for an Academy Award for “Thoroughly Modern Millie”), tells us about her new act, The First Eighty Years Are the Hardest, at Feinstein's at the Regency.
Events:
Carol Channing’s “The First 80 Years Are the Hardest”
Will be playing October 11th through 22nd
Feinstein’s at the Regency
540 Park Avenue at 61st Street
For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at feinsteinsattheregency.com and TicketWeb.com.
Music:
#1 “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”
#3”Hello Dolly”
Adventures in Filmmaking in the New Russia
Michael York has earned acclaim as a skilled Shakespearean actor. He’s also starred in several films and TV productions over the past four decades, from “Austin Powers” to “The Forsyte Saga.” But in Are My Blinkers Showing, he explains that none of his previous work quite prepared him for the unexpected adventures of shooting an independent film in post-Soviet Russia.
» Read an excerpt of Are My Blinkers Showing in the Reading Room
Music:
Molly’s Pilgrim
#1 “Molly’s Pilgrim”
#2 “A Nostalgic Daydream
American Hostage
Micah Garen was kidnapped in Iraq last year and held captive for ten days. He tells us about his ordeal, and explains why and how he was freed. He’s joined by his fiancee and fellow documentary filmmaker Marie-Helene Carleton to discuss their new book: American Hostage.
» Read an excerpt of American Hostage in the Reading Room
Events:
Micah Garen and Marie-Helene Carleton will be speaking and signing books on:
Wednesday, October 12th at 7pm
Borders at 10 Columbus Circle
Music:
Kiss the Girls
#5”Kiss the Girls”
#6 “The Collector”
#7 “Hejira”
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