February 18, 1992

A Boring and Misguided Episode of a Great Show.

Television critic David Bianculli will preview this week's episode of the public TV science show "Nova." It's called "Can You Believe TV Ratings?"

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David Bianculli

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 18, 1992: Interview with Norman Rush; Review of the television show "Nova"; Interview with Michael Jacobson; Review of the album "Naked Lunch."

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February 18, 1992

22:06

Writer Norman Rush.

Writer Norman Rush. Rush's most recent novel is called "Mating." It's a comic romance that takes place in Botswana in the 80s. The novel builds on Rush's critically acclaimed collection of stories, "Whites." Rush himself served as the Peace Corps director in Botswana between 1978 and 1983. ("Mating" is published by Knopf). (Rebroadcast. Original date 9/24/91). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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Norman Rush

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February 18, 1992

11:58

How to Eat Healthily at Fast Food Restaurants.

Michael Jacobson, the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The center's just issued the second edition of their "Fast Food Guide." (published by Workman Publishing).

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Michael F Jacobson

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February 18, 1992

04:51

A Soundtrack as Good as the Film.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the soundtrack of the new movie "Naked Lunch."

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A Boring and Misguided Episode of a Great Show.

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Writer Norman Rush.

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A Soundtrack as Good as the Film.

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