Fresh Air Laughs

Combine an intelligent interviewer with a roster of guests that, according to the Chicago Tribune, would be prized by any talk show host, and you're bound to get an interesting conversation. "Fresh Air's" interviews, though, are in a category by themselves, distinguished by host and executive producer Terry Gross' unique approach.

"A remarkable blend of empathy and warmth, genuine curiosity and sharp intelligence," says the San Francisco Chronicle. This two and a half-hour long, two audiocassette program features some of Terry Gross' most entertaining interviews with stars of comedy. Hear Henny Youngman talk about his famous line "Take my wife, please"; Chris Rock talk about growing up small and black in a white neighborhood; Tracey Ullman provide insight into some of her zany characters; and Carol Leifer discuss the inspiration for her brand of cabaret comedy.