Daphne Merkin

Thursday 11/13/2014

Essayist Daphne Merkin describes her writing process and her obsession with "wounded" celebrities like Marilyn Monroe.

Boris Johnson; 'Foxcatcher'; Daphne Merkin
Entertainment, Politics, Books
Air Date 11/13/2014
The mayor of London on Winston Churchill's talents and the relationship he forged between the U.K. and U.S. The stars and director of “Foxcatcher.” 53:17
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Clive James
Books, Media
Air Date 06/07/1993
Clive James presents "Fame in the 20th Century," which looks at the impact of mass media on fame. 15:57
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Remembering Joe DiMaggio
Sports
Air Date 03/08/1999
A panel of friends and fans of Joe DiMaggio share their fond memories of the sports legend. 28:10
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David Foster Wallace
Entertainment, Books
Air Date 03/27/1997
Author David Foster Wallace talks about David Lynch, fame, and “A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again." 32:35
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Dick Cavett
Entertainment
Air Date 02/15/2011
Dick Cavett reflects on his battle with depression, his attraction to celebrity, and the many people he interviewed on his talk show. 22:39
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