Looney Tunes animator Chuck Jones / Remembering singer Cassandra Wilson
Summary
Terry Gross salutes the film Coyote vs. Acme and the Looney Tunes legacy with a 1989 interview featuring animator Chuck Jones, who discusses character development and the studio’s creative culture. The episode also honors jazz singer Cassandra Wilson, who recently passed away, through a retrospective by historian Kevin Whitehead and an archival interview where she explores her unique vocal style. Additionally, film critic Justin Chang reviews Bong Joon-ho’s monster movie Hope, and the show previews upcoming segments on Rhiannon Giddens and the midterm elections.
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