November 15, 1991

The History of the American Restaurant.

Restaurant critic John Mariani. He's written a book about the history of going out for a meal. "America Eats Out" (Morrow) portrays the origin and significance of every type of restaurant known to the American public, from the tavern to the automat to the golden arches.

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November 15, 1991

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Arab Scholar Edward Said Discusses the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks.

Arab scholar Edward Said ("sigh-eed") discusses the recent Middle East peace conference, and the changing leadership of the Palestinian movement. Said is a member of the Palestine National Council (the Palestinian government in exile) and a professor of English at Columbia University.

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November 15, 1991

06:30

Deputy General Counsel of Israel in New York, Mark Sofer.

Deputy General Counsel of Israel in New York, Mark Sofer talks with Terry about the possible arrest of Hanan Ashrawi, a spokesperson and advisor for the Palestinian delegation.

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November 15, 1991

05:06

Michael Jackson and the Music Video.

Television critic David Bianculli reviews last night's premiere of Michael Jackson's new music video, "Black Or White." He also discusses how Jackson has changed the world of music videos.

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November 15, 1991

04:42

The Meanest Movie in Recent History.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new Martin Scorsese film, "Cape Fear."

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Stephen Schiff

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Michael Cecchi-Azzolina talks about what it's like to be a Maitre D' at the fanciest restaurants in New York City. He has worked in the business for three decades telling wealthy diners, celebrities and even the mafia whether or not they can have the table by the window. His memoir is called Your Table is Ready.

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Michael Cecchi-Azzolina

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November 25, 2020

43:54

Chef David Chang On Depression, Being A Dad And The Burden Of 'Authenticity'

David Chang has won James Beard awards as a chef and restaurateur. His first and best known restaurant Momofuku started as very modest noodle bar in Manhattan’s east village. The food was influenced by the food he grew up with--food that used to embarrass him when he was growing up. His parents are from North Korea. He now has restaurant in NY, LA, Vegas, Toronto and Australia. He’s had bipolar disorder for many years and credits cooking and his restaurants with saving his life. He has a new memoir.

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Other segments from the episode on November 15, 1991

Arab Scholar Edward Said Discusses the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks.

Deputy General Counsel of Israel in New York, Mark Sofer.

Michael Jackson and the Music Video.

The Meanest Movie in Recent History.

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