May 08, 1992

Issue #117

Cover Story

Celebrities talk about Johnny Carson

by Alan Carter | May 08, 1992
With the icon leaving the air we ask Milton Berle, Bob Saget, and others, what they will miss most Read it
Magazine Cover (May 08, 1992)

Review

Music Classics, Volumes 1-3

by Gary Giddins | May 08, 1992

Book Article

Our book suggestions for May 8, 1992

May 08, 1992
We pick the new must read paperback picks Read it

''Talking with artists''

by Suelain Moy | May 08, 1992
We talk with some of the children's-book illustrators profiled in the new book Read it

Book Review

Turtle Moon

by Gene Lyons | May 08, 1992

One of the Family

by L.S. Klepp | May 08, 1992

Cover Story

Celebrities talk about Johnny Carson

by Alan Carter | May 08, 1992
With the icon leaving the air we ask Milton Berle, Bob Saget, and others, what they will miss most Read it

DVD Article

Rating the movie documentaries

by Steve Daly | May 08, 1992
See what we thought of the making of '"Days of Thunder,'' ''Burden of Dreams,'' and others Read it

Freezing the special effects

by Nisid Hajari | May 08, 1992
How you can discover the secrets behind ''A Clockwork Orange,'' ''Neptune's Daughter,'' and others by using your VCR Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

May 08, 1992
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't on articles about Arsenio Hall and Fiona Apple Read it

Movie Article

George Sanders' suicide

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | May 08, 1992
Four wives and an Oscar bored this actor to death Read it

A difference type of World War II

by Bruce Fretts | May 08, 1992
Keith Gordon's ''A Midnight Clear'' shows a new perspective on ''the Good War'' Read it

Who looks like Mr. Potato Head?

by Kate Meyers | May 08, 1992
The kids have spoken, and John Goodman resembles the popular toy Read it

Spike Lee's ''Malcolm X''

by Anne Thompson | May 08, 1992
The truth about this epic movie, the budget, and rumored fights with Warner Bros Read it

''The Player'''s postcard writer

by Jeffrey Wells | May 08, 1992
We think we know who penned this threatening note in Robert Altman's new film Read it

Remembering Satyajit Ray

by Andrew Sarris | May 08, 1992
We salute this memorable director Read it

Movie Review

Poison Ivy

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 1992

Year of the Comet

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 1992

American Dream

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 1992

Music Article

Music from around the globe

by Susan Stewart | May 08, 1992
We pick the best from the Earthbeat! label Read it

New Orleans gives us musical gumbo

by Billy Altman | May 08, 1992
The Neville Brothers describe how culture clashing has made for their unique sound Read it

How Queen found success

by Dave DiMartino | May 08, 1992
Before ''Wayne's World'' Freddy Mercury and his band did not see the widespread success they deserved Read it

U2's use of video screens causes a stir

by Steve Garbarino | May 08, 1992
Artist Jenny Holzer believes U2 video director Jon Klein stole her idea Read it

''Dangerous'' is not the hit Sony had hoped for

by David Browne | May 08, 1992
Michael Jackson's new album is under performing for the label Read it

Music Review

Nonsuch

by Bill Wyman | May 08, 1992

Between 10th and 11th

by Bill Wyman | May 08, 1992

Hotwired

by Bill Wyman | May 08, 1992

Shakill's Warrior

by Gary Giddins | May 08, 1992

Volume III Just Right

by Marisa Fox | May 08, 1992

Henry's Dream

by David Browne | May 08, 1992

Still in Love With You

by Arion Berger | May 08, 1992

Body Count

by Dave DiMartino | May 08, 1992

People Time

by Gary Giddins | May 08, 1992

Family Groove

by Ron Givens | May 08, 1992

News Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | May 08, 1992
The 15 hottest topics the week of May 8, 1992 Read it

Entertainment news for May 8, 1992

by Jane Birnbaum, Kate Meyers , Nancy Mills | May 08, 1992
Tim Allen, Jerry Garcia, and Robert Alton Harris made headlines this week Read it

TV Article

Rob Reiner regrets making a political ad

May 08, 1992
The actor now regrets aligning himself with presidential candidate Jerry Brown Read it

The ''Civil War'' hits TV

by Pat H. Broeske | May 08, 1992
Based on the popularity of a recent PBS series Robert Duvall may star in this four hour miniseries Read it

Humor in the AIDS fight

by Marguerite Jones | May 08, 1992
Whoopi Goldberg and others are trying to use laughs to raise condom awareness and use Read it

Inside Johnny Carson's green room

by Jane Birnbaum | May 08, 1992
The waiting room for ''The Tonight Show'' and it's Read it

A Johnny Carson timeline

May 08, 1992
Memorable moments in ''The Tonight Show'' host's life Read it

Scott Bakula hopes to revive his 64th-rated show

by Kate Meyers | May 08, 1992
''Quantum Leap'' looks to increase rating by ''jumping'' into famous characters Read it

Saying goodbye to ''Night Court''

by Ken Tucker | May 08, 1992
As many shows leave the air, we take a moment to say so long to this court room drama Read it

Requesting change in PBS programming

by Ken Tucker | May 08, 1992
With shows like ''Edge'' leaving and ''Millennium'' arriving we ask the network to shake things up Read it

Can ''L.A. Law'' be saved?

by Mark Harris | May 08, 1992
NBC is thinking about canceling a show that was once essential viewing Read it

Video Review

Dennis Miller: Black & White

by Steve Simels | May 08, 1992

Prey of the Chameleon

by Doug Brod | May 08, 1992

The Al Jolson Collection

by Roy Hemming | May 08, 1992

Yeah of the Gun

by Doug Brod | May 08, 1992

House Party 2

by Glenn Kenny | May 08, 1992

The People Under the Stars

by Glenn Kenny | May 08, 1992

At Play in the Field of the Lord

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 08, 1992

Sepultura: Under Siege (Live in Barcelona)

by Nisid Hajari | May 08, 1992

Liebestraum

by Melissa Pierson | May 08, 1992

Freejack

by Jill Rachlin | May 08, 1992

Collision Course

by Steve Simels | May 08, 1992

Alien; Aliens; Alien/Aliens Triple Pack

by Steve Daly | May 08, 1992