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Department: Illustration.

Department: Illustration.

Department: Fashion and Textile Studies.

Department: Fashion and Textile Studies.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Artist DON BACHARDY. His thirty-year relationship with British writer Christopher Isherwood is the subject of a new documentary 'Chris & Don.' The two met on a Santa Monica beach in 1952. BACHARDY was a teenager and Isherwood in his late 40s. Later they began a love affair. Isherwood encouraged BACHARDY to pursue his art career. Their relationship lasted until the end of Isherwood's life in 1986. The documentary 'Chris & Don: a love story' was a favorite at the Telluride film festival and has received critical acclaim. It was made by film makers Guido Santi and Tina Mascara. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) We remember novelist, poet and critic THOMAS DISCH. He died Friday at the age of 68. He shot himself. He was best known for his science fiction novels – 'Camp Concentration' and '334.' Disch was also the author of several acclaimed children's books including 'The Brave Little Toaster' DISCH's criticism appeared in 'The Nation,' 'The New York Daily News,' and 'The New York Sun.' His last novel 'The Word of God: Or, Holy Writ Rewritten' was told in the voice of God. (REBROADCAST from 7/21/88). (3.) Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS on the fictional Detective Inspector John Rebus, created by Ian Rankin. He's the United Kingdom's bestselling crime writer. And Rebus is the star of a popular British TV series, 'Rebus.' Episodes are now out on DVD.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Part two of our interview with singer and songwriter NEIL YOUNG. He calls his latest project a musical novel. It comprises a new CD 'Greendale,' (Reprise) a 10 song cycle with his band Crazy Horse, set in a fictional California seaside town. YOUNG also shot a feature film version of the CD on Super 8, which made the film festival circuit and goes into wider distribution in April. As well, there is a DVD, 'Inside Greendale,' which includes in-studio footage of the band and scenes from the film. Over the years, YOUNG has made excursions into country, blues, electro, rockabilly, and soul. Early in his career, he formed the Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills. He was then part of Crosby Stills Nash and Young, which eventually morphed into Crosby, Stills and Nash when YOUNG embarked on a solo career. (2.) Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews the new updated versions of classic Nancy Drew novels (by Simon & Schuster).

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: A live concert with jazz pianist HARRY CONNICK JR. Connick began performing in New Orleans at age 5 and made his first record when he was 9. His new solo album includes interpretations of Thelonius Monk's "I Mean You," the old standard "Sunny Side of Street," and stride piano blues. REV.1: Rock critic KEN TUCKER muses on the heavy metal scene. He reviews a number of recent recordings by bands featured in this summer's "Monsters of Rock" tour, such as Van Halen, Metallica and Scorpions. INT.2: Novelist THOMAS DISCH. Best known for his science fiction novels - Camp Concentration and 334 - Disch is also the author of several acclaimed children's books - The Brave Little Toaster - and a Victorian novel, Clara Reeve. Disch is also the theater critic for The Nation magazine. REV.2: Film Critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews "The Decline of Western Civilzation Part II: The Metal Years." Directed by PENELOPE SPHEERIS, the film is a documentary-style look at the world of heavy metal rock, profiling some of today's top metal bands, like Megadeth, Lizzy Borden, Seduce, and pioneers of the metal sound, like Motorhead, Ozzy Osbourne and Aerosmith.