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From the Archives: Matthew Broderick on "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Actor Matthew Broderick. He recently made his singing and dancing debut in the revival of the Broadway musical, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Broderick plays J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious window washer who climbs the corporate ladder by "fawning, brown-nosing, sucking up and a touch of backstabbing." The satirical musical was written by Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows and first hit the stage in 1961. Broderick is best known for his acting, in such movies as "Torch Song Trilogy," "War Games," and "The Freshman." Broderick was nominated for a 1995 Tony Award for his performance in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Broderick steps down from his role as J. Pierrepont Finch, early next month. (REBROADCAST from 5/16/95)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 27, 1995: Interview with Matthew Broderick; Review of the album "For the Love of Harry"; Interview with Paul Aster; Review of the film "Leaving Las Vegas."
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From the Archives: Novelist Paul Auster Tries Film.

Novelist Paul Auster. Auster has been called "America's most spectacularly inventive writers." Auster recently "broadened his creative reach" with his work on two films, "Smoke" and "Blue in the Face", in a double collaboration with director Wayne Wang , who also directed "The Joy Luck Club.” Auster has a BA and an MA in English and Comparative Literature from Columbus University. His novels include Moon Palace, The Music of Chance, Leviathan, and Mr. Vertigo. His film "Blue in the Face" is now out in theaters.

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Frank Loesser wrote the musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying -- in addition to over 700 other songs. On today's Fresh Air, musical anthropologist Michael Feinstein discusses Loesser's musical legacy and plays some of his favorite Loesser tunes -- including several rare archival recordings.

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Matthew Broderick on "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"

Broderick is making his singing and dancing debut in the revival of the Frank Loesser musical. He plays J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious window washer who climbs the corporate ladder by "fawning, brown-nosing, sucking up and a touch of backstabbing." Broderick is best known for his acting, in such movies as "Torch Song Trilogy," "War Games," and "The Freshman."

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