Remembering Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson
from Fresh Air
by NPR
Published: Fri Oct 04 2024
Show Notes
Beloved British actor of stage and screen Maggie Smith died last week at age 89. Though the Oscar-winner had a long and successful career, it wasn't until she was in her 70s that she got approached by scores of fans. "It only happened to me since Downton Abbey, so I blame the whole thing on television." We revisit Dave Davies' 2016interview with Smith.
Also, we remember singer, songwriter, and actor Kris Kristofferson. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and Bobby McGee" is perhaps his most famous song, recorded by Janis Joplin. He told Terry Gross in 1999.
Also, John Powers reviews the new film Wolfs, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt on Apple TV+.
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Also, we remember singer, songwriter, and actor Kris Kristofferson. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and Bobby McGee" is perhaps his most famous song, recorded by Janis Joplin. He told Terry Gross in 1999.
Also, John Powers reviews the new film Wolfs, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt on Apple TV+.
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