Apr 19, 1991

Issue #62

Cover Story

On the set of the 'Knots Landing' finale

by Mark Harris | Apr 19, 1991
We give you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the last great prime-time soap starring Michele Lee, Michelle Phillips, and Nicolette Sheridan Read it
Magazine Cover (Apr 19, 1991)

Encore

David Frost: Power Interviewer

by Jess Cagle | Apr 19, 1991
Fourteen years after his important Richard Nixon interview, Frost has turned his keen skills on General Schwarzkopf Read it

Book Article

The best kids foreign language tapes

by Susan Stewart | Apr 19, 1991
Five great lesson programs to teach your children to speak French or German Read it

An appreciation of Graham Greene

by Barbara Grizzuti Harrison | Apr 19, 1991
We look back at the prolific writer's career highlights including ''The End of the Affair,'' ''The Third Man,'' and ''Monsignor Quixote'' Read it

Bret Easton Ellis plagiarizes himself

by Tina Jordan | Apr 19, 1991
Read the excerpted passages and decide for yourself if Ellis is lazy or brilliant Read it

Robert Bly's men's movement

by Tim Appelo | Apr 19, 1991
We talk to the outspoken author about his upbringing, freeing the inner ''wild man,'' and Doris Day Read it

Book Review

The Story of Light

by Michele Landsberg | Apr 19, 1991

Nothing More Than Murder

by Margot Mifflin | Apr 19, 1991

Current Affairs: A Life on the Edge

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 19, 1991

The Killer Inside Me

by Margot Mifflin | Apr 19, 1991

Cures: A Gay Man's Odyssey

by Jim Miller | Apr 19, 1991

Object Lessons

by L.S. Klepp | Apr 19, 1991

Treetops: A Family Memoir

by L.S. Klepp | Apr 19, 1991

Cover Story

On the set of the 'Knots Landing' finale

by Mark Harris | Apr 19, 1991
We give you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the last great prime-time soap starring Michele Lee, Michelle Phillips, and Nicolette Sheridan Read it

DVD Article

Best-selling novels into film

by Tim Appelo | Apr 19, 1991
We rate ''The World According to Garp,'' ''Presumed Innocent,'' ''The Hunt for Red October,'' and ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Read it

Films about losing it all

by David Everitt | Apr 19, 1991
Watching ''Sullivan's Travels,'' ''The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,'' and other movies about going broke might make tax day a little easier Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Apr 19, 1991
The 15 hottest topics for the week of April 19, 1991 Read it

Letter From the Editor

Letter from the Editor

by James W. Seymore | Apr 19, 1991
Our Managing Editor has exciting news about upcoming issues and recent honors Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Apr 19, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Movie Article

Upcoming gangster movies

Apr 19, 1991
A preview of ''Oscar,'' ''Bugsy,'' ''Hoffa,'' and more Read it

Graham Greene on film

by Ty Burr | Apr 19, 1991
A selection of the writer's best work for film such as ''Brighton Rock,'' ''The Fallen Idol,'' and ''The Fugitive'' Read it

The latest trend in movie advertising

by Kate Meyers | Apr 19, 1991
Composite raves are taking over print ads for movies like ''Closet Land,'' ''The Hard Way,'' and others Read it

'L.A. Story' gives birth to copycat coffee confusion

by Jamie Diamond | Apr 19, 1991
Steve Martin's unique way of ordering a cup of joe has some people imitating him without success Read it

Movie Review

Mortal Thoughts

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 19, 1991

Warlock

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 19, 1991

Music Article

The HeadHunters are not who you think they are

by David Browne | Apr 19, 1991
These bestselling country rockers are on tour, unwashed, and really nice guys Read it

Our ultimate Rolling Stones concert

by Gina Arnold | Apr 19, 1991
We choose the Stones' set list and opening act for the gig we would love to see them do Read it

The Pet Shop Boys live in concert

by Gina Arnold | Apr 19, 1991
A review of the duo's performance at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco Read it

Music Review

Joyride

by Jim Farber | Apr 19, 1991

At Last

by Alanna Nash | Apr 19, 1991

Breaking Atoms

by James Bernard | Apr 19, 1991

88 Elmira St.

by Dave DiMartino | Apr 19, 1991

Make Way for the Motherlode

by James Bernard | Apr 19, 1991

Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares Vol. 3

by Linda Sanders | Apr 19, 1991

Mustt Mustt

by Ron Givens | Apr 19, 1991

The Human Factor

by Janiss Garza | Apr 19, 1991

True Love

by Jim Farber | Apr 19, 1991

Sex Cymbal

by Chuck Eddy | Apr 19, 1991

Spring Training

by Alanna Nash | Apr 19, 1991

Brenda Lee

by Alanna Nash | Apr 19, 1991

Strength

by Chuck Eddy | Apr 19, 1991

Flashpoint

by Gina Arnold | Apr 19, 1991

News Article

Entertainment news for the week of April 19, 1991

Apr 19, 1991
Gus Van Sant, Madonna, and Rick Dees made headlines this week Read it

George Foreman and Evander Holyfield's upcoming fight

by Kate Meyers | Apr 19, 1991
The legendary boxer takes on the current heavyweight champ 18 years after he took the title from Joe Frazier Read it

TV Article

Real exorcisms on TV

by Kate Meyers | Apr 19, 1991
''20/20'' broadcasts the ritual and possibly ushers in a new era of exploitative reality television Read it

A 'Knots Landing' tour

by Mark Harris | Apr 19, 1991
A guide to who did what where on the CBS ''Dallas'' spin-off Read it

Dennis Hopper's second chance at fame

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 19, 1991
Famous for being a Hollywood rebel, the ''Blue Velvet'' actor talks about calming down and playing pyschopaths Read it

Emo Phillips' 'An American Mammal in London'

by Michael Kaplan | Apr 19, 1991
The comedian talks about his new Showtime special, being bullied as a child, and making turtles laugh Read it

Kurtis Blow and his soap opera debut

by Kate Meyers | Apr 19, 1991
The rapper talks about his upcoming appearance on ''One Life to Live'' in daytime drama's first rap storyline Read it

Our solution for ailing TV networks

by Ned Geeslin , Kate Meyers | Apr 19, 1991
We introduce hybrids of the ''Fresh Prince of Bel Air'' and ''Dallas,'' ''Full House'' and ''48 Hours,'' and other shows that could help ratings Read it

Dads in advertising

by Susan Pocharski | Apr 19, 1991
With more working women, companies target stay-at-home fathers selling their products Read it

Close-up on Corey Parker

by Meredith Berkman | Apr 19, 1991
Lee, from ''thirtysomething'' on relating to his character and the disappointment of ''Eddie Dodd'' Read it

The Top 10 TV Talk Show Guests

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 19, 1991
Cher, Madonna, Robin Williams, and others always give memorable interviews on ''Arsenio Hall,'' ''Late Night with David Letterman,'' and ''The Tonight Show'' Read it

TV Review

One Man's War

by Ken Tucker | Apr 19, 1991

The Perfect Tribute

by Ken Tucker | Apr 19, 1991

Hi Honey, I'm Dead

by Ken Tucker | Apr 19, 1991

My Life and Times

by Ken Tucker | Apr 19, 1991

Paris Trout

by Ken Tucker | Apr 19, 1991

Video Review

Return to Peyton Place

by Gary Giddins | Apr 19, 1991

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

by Jim Farber | Apr 19, 1991

Red Hot + Blue

by Jim Farber | Apr 19, 1991

Crime Lords

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 19, 1991

Marked for Death

by Ty Burr | Apr 19, 1991

Princes in Exile

by Melissa Pierson | Apr 19, 1991

Night of the Living Dead

by Jim Farber | Apr 19, 1991

College Hoop Bloops

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 19, 1991

Exercise Can Beat Arthritis

by Dotti Keagy | Apr 19, 1991

The Bonfire of the Vanities

by Gary Giddins | Apr 19, 1991

Peyton Place

by Gary Giddins | Apr 19, 1991