Ken Tucker, 1953-

June 25, 1987

06:44

A Listless "Tango in the Night"

Rock critic Ken Tucker says Fleetwood Mac's records in the 1970s kept rock music vital. Their most recent effort feels uninspired by comparison.

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June 19, 1987

03:06

Comedy, 30 Seconds at a time

Critic Ken Tucker recommends a new home video collecting TV commercials starring the hapless Southerner Ernest P. Worrell, played by actor Jim Varney.

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June 18, 1987

06:46

Being Honest about Failures and Achievements

John Hiatt, now in his mid-thirties, has switched record labels several times, never finding the superstardom of Michael Jackson and Phil Collins. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Hiatt's new album deserves more recognition.

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A Listless "Tango in the Night"

Comedy, 30 Seconds at a time

Being Honest about Failures and Achievements

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