French violinist turns jazz innovator in Ponty fusion
Jean-Luc Ponty, a classical trained violinist, redefines jazz by blending fiddle with improvisation, proving the instrument belongs in jazz not as a relic but as a vibrant, leading voice. The piece notes his pioneering success and positions him alongside earlier experimenters like Venuti and Smith.
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Stuff Smith
Liza Minnelli bets on New York New York as Oscar bid looms
Liza Minnelli discusses her film choices after Cabaret and Lucky Lady, praising New York New York with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. She recalls tensions with AIP over edits, and notes De Niro studied sax for his 1940s role while Scorsese aims for realism amid budget chatter.
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Liza Minnelli
New United Artists
New York
Robert de Niro
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Alice
Liza
Burt Reynolds
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Mexico
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Daddy
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Marty Scorsese
Bobby de Niro
de Niro
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di Niro
Georgie Auld
Nuclear Power Pro Con Special Airs June 7
ABC News presents a two part documentary hosted by Howard K. Smith examining pro and con views on nuclear energy. Jules Bergman covers the case for nuclear power while Roger Peterson argues the opposition amid energy crisis concerns.
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ABC News
Howard K. Smith
Jules Bergman
Roger Peterson
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