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From the Archives: Actor Nathan Lane.

Actor Nathan Lane. He's currently in the film "The Bird Cage." He played Nathan Detroit in the Broadway revival of "Guys and Dolls." Playwright Terrance McNally has written roles for LANE and says, "I need an actor like Nathan to fully express myself. I can't do it with just the words. I need his faces and gestures to finish the sentence." Lane starred in McNally's "The Lisbon Traviata," and in "Lips Together, Teeth Apart." He also was in the films "Frankie and Johnny," (as Michelle Pfeiffer's neighbor -- a part McNally wrote for him), in "Life with Mikey," (co-starring with Michael J. Fox), and has a cameo in "Adams Family Values." (Rebroadcast. Originally aired 1/3/94.)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 15, 1996: Interview with Shirley Horn, Charles Ables, and Steve Williams; Review of the film "Chungking Express"; Interview with Nathan Lane; Commentary on the…
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From the Archives: Shirley Horn in Concert.

A concert and interview with Shirley Horn. Playing with her will be drummer Steve Williams and bassist Charles Ables. Horn recorded with Miles Davis and Quincy Jones in the 1960s and sang on the movie soundtrack of "For Love of Ivy." After a hiatus in which she stayed home and raised her daughter, she returned to performing and recording in 1988. Joining Horn are bassist Charles Ables and drummer Steve Williams. Her latest album is "The Main Ingredient" (on Verve). (REBROADCAST. Originally aired 6/29/92).

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Actor Nathan Lane.

Actor Nathan Lane. He's currently starring in the new Neil Simon comedy on stage, "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." He played Nathan Detroit in the Broadway revival of "Guys and Dolls." Playwright Terrance McNally has written roles for Lane and says, "I need an actor like Nathan to fully express myself. I can't do it with just the words.

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