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Edith Piaf : a tribute / produced and narrated by Ruth Hirschman

Ruth Hirschman produced and narrated this biography of French singer Edith Piaf (1915 - 1963). The documentary moves from her difficult childhood in a working-class neighborhood in Paris, her rise to fame and stardom, her relationship with the boxer Marcel Cerdan, her struggle with drug addiction, and her early death at the age of 47 from liver cancer. Features clips of many of her songs.

Hubert Selby Jr. interviewed by Paul Vangelisti on After Hours program

Hubert Selby Jr. interviewed by Paul Vangelisti on After Hours program (jazz music). Selby Jr. is author of "The Demon" (1976), "The Room" (1970), and "Last Exit to Brooklyn" (1964) which is discussed (Tralala section of Last Exit in particular) as well as biographical information relative to writing and future projects. Produced by Paul Vangelisti.
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