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2: MARTHA REEVES is the lead singer of Martha and the Vandellas, the Motown group which made it big in the 60's with such hits as "Nowhere to Run," "Heat Wave," and "Dancing in the Street." Her autobiography, "Dancing in the Street: Confessions of a Motown Diva," (Hyperion) was published in September. The book is about her career at the height of Motown music's popularity, and about her conflicts with other Motown singers and managers. (REBRROADCAST FROM 8

Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews the new adventure movie, "The River Wild." It stars Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon.

2: Economics correspondent for CBS This Morning, ROBERT KRULWICH discusses Clinton's economic plan. Before he went to CBS, KRULWICH was economics correspondent for NPR. He's best known for making money matters interesting and accessible for those of us who are impaired when it comes to understanding economic concerns.

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Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews "Webb Pierce: King of the Honky Tonk," (from the Original Decca Masters, 1952-1959) on MCA.

2: Interview with MIKAL GILMORE continues.

Mystery writer WALTER MOSLEY. He's written a new book in his series about gumshoe hero Easy Rawlins. It's called "Black Betty" (Norton). Betty's a shark of a woman who leaves dead men in her wake. Like the other books in the series, "Black Betty" has Easy in post-War, but pre-present South Central L.A.--this time the year is 1961. MOSLEY gained public attention when then-presidential candidate Bill Clinton said that MOSLEY was his favorite mystery writer. MOSLEY'S earlier Easy Rawlins book "Devil in a Blue Dress" will be released as a movie this spring. Denzel Washington will play Easy.

We rebroadcast a 1991 live concert with jazz pianist, singer, and lyricist DAVE FRISHBERG. Frishberg's long been known for his satirical songs, such as "My Attorney Bernie," and "I'm Hip" (written with Bob Dorough), and the "I'm a Bill" segment for ABC's Schoolhouse Rock series. A record of his songs is "Quality Time" (Sterling Records), and a new record of standards (as pianist) with singer Rebecca Kilgore is "Looking At You." (PHD Music, Portland, Oregon). (Rebrodcast from (9/12/91).

Actor SAMUEL JACKSON. JACKSON won critical raves for his portrayal of a crack addict named Gator in the Spike Lee film, "Jungle Fever." That role was a breakthrough for Jackson after 20 years of bit parts, commercials, and all types of theater. He also put in two years as Bill Cosby's stand-in on The Cosby Show. Jackson currently appears in the new film "Fresh", and in perhaps this fall's most anticipated release, "Pulp Fiction."(REBROADCAST. Originally aired 7

2: Mary Previte, superintendent of the Camden County (NJ) Youth Center. Previte, the great granddaughter of missionary pioneer Hudson Taylor, grew up in China with her missionary parents. During World War II, she and her fellow students and teachers spent three years in a Japanese concentration camp. Previte credits the structure her teachers' created with making the horrific experience bearable. For the past twenty years, Previte has run the youth center, a holding center for boys and girls charged with serious crimes. She has applied the lessons of her teachers to the center, creating a place of structure and security for children used to violent, chaotic lives. Her new book, "Hungry Ghosts" (Zondervan), relates her experience as head of this acclaimed youth center and her own life story. (REBROADCAST. ORIGINALLY AIRED 5