A New Book Canon, "Last Days of Letterman," Alvin Ailey's 60th Anniversary

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Nov 5, 2018

James Mustich joins us to unpack his new book, 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List.

 

Scott Ryan join us (at 19:15) to discuss his new book, Last Days of Letterman: The Final Six Weeks. Ryan conducted interviews with the staffers of David Letterman to document how Letterman's final shows came together. He's joined by longtime Letterman writer Bill Scheft. 

 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s artistic director, Robert Battle, and choreographer, Rennie Harris, join us (at 37:15) to discuss the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 60th Anniversary season opening on November 28 at City Center.

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