Ken Tucker, 1953-

July 15, 1988

03:10

Gambling on a New Instructional Video

Critic Ken Tucker's disappointment in a VHS guide to blackjack dashed his dreams of becoming a professional gambler. At least he can recommend some solid home video releases to watch this summer.

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July 14, 1988

06:00

Playing New Songs on "Used Guitars"

Critical darling Marti Jones's new album is a clear, straightforward declaration of her talents, says rock critic Ken Tucker. Yet it's her vagueness that makes her so interesting.

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June 30, 1988

06:52

James Brown's New Album Is the "Real" Deal.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "I'm Real," the new album by JAMES BROWN, the self-proclaimed "Godfather of Soul."

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Gambling on a New Instructional Video

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James Brown's New Album Is the "Real" Deal.

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