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"The Ragman's Son" Remembers.

Actor Kirk Douglas. Douglas has been in more than 75 films, among them "Spartacus," "Lonely Are The Brave," "Gunfight at the OK Coral," and "Tough Guys." Douglas was also one of the first stars in Hollywod to start his own production company. His son, Michael Douglas is currently one of Hollywood's hottest stars and producers. Kirk Douglas' autobiography, The Ragman's Son, has just come out in paperback. (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast on Monday, August 22, 1988.)

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Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews volumes 6 through 10 of Duke Ellington's "Private Collection," a series featuring previously unreleased Ellington compositions. Kevin says when the first five volumes were released it was a revelation. This new collection isn't quite as brilliant, but it's still a must have for any serious Ellington fan.

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"The Ragman's Son" Remembers

Kirk Douglas says that growing up in abject poverty was an advantage: he had nowhere to go but up. Often known for his tough guy roles, he also enjoys playing men who are weak, lost and vulnerable. He started his own production company to make movies he believed had depth and substance. His new autobiography looks back on his career so far.

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Actor and Director Alan Arkin

He's currently co-starring in the A&E series 100 Centre St.. Arkin plays Judge Joe Rifking. Arkin began his career with Chicago's Second City improv group. He went on to win a Tony on Broadway, in Carl Reiner's play Enter Laughing, and to star in movies such as The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Wait Until Dark, Catch-22, and The In-Laws. Arkin's directing credits include The Sunshine Boys and Little Murders on Broadway, and several movies and TV shows, including an episode of the PBS comedy series, Trying Times.

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