December 9, 1987

Larry Merchant Discusses Boxing and Journalism.

Sportswriter and HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant. He discusses the world of boxing, the disintegration of neighborhood boxing clubs in the big cities and how television has changed the image of the boxer and the audience response.

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Larry Merchant

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Terry Gross

Other segments from the episode on December 9, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 9, 1987: Interview with John Barth; Review of Alexander Zemlinsky's album "The Mermaid"; Interview with Larry Merchant; Commentary on gender bias in language.

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December 9, 1987

27:23

Novelist John Barth on Storytelling.

Novelist John Barth, one of the most inventive of American writers. His works include The Floating Opera, The Sot-Weed Factor and Giles Goat-Boy. His new novel, set on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is titled The Tidewater Tales. (Rebroadcast. Original broadcast July 23, 1987.)

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John Barth

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December 9, 1987

07:10

A Rare Recording of the Influential Alexander Zemlinsky.

Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recent recording of Alexander Zemlinsky's "The Mermaid," a work forgotten for almost 80 years. Zemlinksy's greatest influence was on the Viennese School of 20th century music.

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December 9, 1987

03:48

Gender Roles and Language.

Language Commentator Geoffrey Nunberg discusses whether it's possible, or even desirable, to eliminate gender bias in language.

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Larry Merchant Discusses Boxing and Journalism.

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Other segments from the episode on December 9, 1987

Novelist John Barth on Storytelling.

A Rare Recording of the Influential Alexander Zemlinsky.

Gender Roles and Language.

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