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Reading from the Novel "Billy Bathgate" and Review of the Film Adaptation of the Novel.

First, novelist E.L. Doctorow reads from his novel, "Billy Bathgate." (First broadcast March 14, 1989) Then, film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Billy Bathgate," the film adaptation of E. L. Doctorow's best-selling novel. It stars Dustin Hoffman and Bruce Willis.

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Other segments from the episode on November 1, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 1, 1991: Interview with Wilt Chamberlain; Review of the television show "The Gambler Returns"; Obituary for Joe Papp; Interview with E. L. Doctorow and review of…

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