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American Culture Export
December 17, 2005 Saturday 3PM CT (

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People around the world might dispute American politics, but there is no shortage of global love for American music, television shows, and movies. This hour on Here on Earth, join Jean Feraca and her guest for a conversation about what makes American popular culture so exportable.

Guest

Steve Stark, popular culture analyst for NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday," commentator for CNN's "Showbiz Today," and author of "Meet the Beatles: A Cultural History of the Band That Shook Youth, Gender, and the World."

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Soundbites and Music Used in the Program

Danny Elfman - Theme from "Al Shamshoon" - Original English version from the album The Simpsons: Songs In The Key of Springfield - Original Music From The Television Series - Rhino Records
Jerrold Immel - "Theme From Dallas" - From the album Television's Greatest Hits, Volume 3: 70's & 80's - TVT Records
Artist Unknown - "Dallas" (French Television Theme) - Currently unreleased
Connie Francis - "Invierno Triste Azul (Blue Winter)" - From the album De Coleccion: Connie Francis - Polygram Records
Julian Rose - "Rip Van Winkle Was A Lucky Man" - 1904 recording from the radio show Hebrew Vaudeville - Available on-line at Hear The Sounds! A Selection of Songs, Sketches & Recitations
Unda 4 - "Surpresa" - Independent release - Available for download at www.music.download.com
Artist Unknown - Theme from "Sesamstrasse" - Available on import at www.amazon.com
Danny Elfman - "The Simpsons Main Title Theme" - From the album The Simpsons: Songs In The Key of Springfield - Original Music From The Television Series - Rhino Records