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Classical music critc LLOYD SCHWARTZ is also a poet. Today, an autobiographical poem called "She Forgets."

Filmmaker JOHN WATERS. We replay one of his earlier conversations with Terry, shortly after he made the cult film "Polyester," starring Divine and Edith Massey. "Polyester" was Waters' first studio film, and the first of his movies that didn't carry a self imposed X-rating. Prior to this July 1985 Fresh Air interview, Waters also wrote, produced and directed other sleaze classics such as "Multiple Maniacs," "Pink Flamingoes," "Mondo Trasho," "Female Trouble" and "Desperate Living." Waters made all his trashy films on location in his hometown of Baltimore

Actor JOHN TURTURRO. He co-starred in Spike Lee's film, "Do the Right Thing." He's a favorite of the Coen brothers, who wrote parts specifically for him: he was Bernie the Schmatta in "Miller's Crossing," and the writer Barton Fink in the movie of the same name. He's just written, directed, and starred in the new movie, "Mac," based on his father. (REBROADCAST FROM 2/

2: Interview with beer expert MICHAEL JACKSON continues.

Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews "Pulp Fiction."

Rock historian ED WARD reflects on Stu Sutcliff, an original member of the Beatles. INT. 2: Musician ROBBIE ROBERTSON was a guitarist and songwriter for The Band until their break-up in 1976. Since then, he has put out solo albums and done film soundtracks for director Martin Scorsese. His newest work is "The Native Americans" (Capitol), inspired by his Native American heritage. REV. 2: ARTS REV. TWO: Commentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews Lorrie Moore''s new novel, "Who Will Run the Frog Hospital?" (

2: Musician JOHN CALE was the violist, keyboardist and bassist of the 60's avante garde band, The Velvet Underground. Since the breakup of the group in 1968, JOHN CALE has had a career as a solo artist. Most recently, he collaborated with former Velvet Underground member Lou Reed, on "Songs for Drella," the 1990 tribute to artist Andy Warhol. This past month, he released "Seducing Down the Door: A John Cale Collection," (Rhino) which is a compilation of his post-Velvet Underground solo recordings.

Former Philadelphia 76ers' forward "Dr. J" -- JULIUS ERVING. When he retired in 1987, ERVING was one of the highest scorers in professional basketball. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of FAme in 1993. ERVING has written the foreword to "The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia, Second Edition" (Villard Books).

Professor JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN (CROSS-in). A native of Ireland, ordained as a priest in the U.S. (he left the Priesthood in 1969), CROSSAN now teaches biblical studies at DePaul University. CROSSAN is a founding member of the Jesus Seminar, a group of scholars who meet to determine the authenticity of Jesus' sayings in the Gospels. CROSSAN's new work is "Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography" (HarperCollins) which seeks to place Jesus in the context of his Jewish, Mediterranean and peasant roots; to see him as a Socratic philosopher and radical egalitarian.

Theater and film director ELIA KAZAN. He directed Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront," and James Dean in "East of Eden." He was a member of the Group Theater and co-founded the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg. (REBROADCAST from 5/5/88).

Chilean novelist ISABEL ALLENDE (ah-YEN-day). She's the niece of Chile's ousted President Salvador Allende, who was assassinated during the 1973 coup there. ALLENDE left Chile after the military coup and went to Venezuela. She moved to the U.S. five years ago after falling in love with an American, and now lives in California. Her newest book "The Infinite Plan," (HarperCollins) is about a white American family, and is the first time she's set a story in the United States. ALLENDE is also the author of "The House of Spirits," "Of Love and Shadows," and other novels. (REBROADCAST FROM 5/25/93).