Fresh Air, John Grisham and Elaine Stritch

Author John Grisham and actress Elaine Stritch on this archive edition of Fresh Air. John Grisham is one of the most popular writers of the legal thriller genre. His most recent book is called The Summons. It's marked a return to the thriller after his novel, A Painted House. The Summons is about two brothers, their recently deceased father, and a mysterious stash of three million dollars. Grisham is also the author of Skipping Christmas, The Brethren, The Testament, The Street Lawyer, The Partner, The Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, The Client, The Pelican Brief, The Firm, and A Time to Kill. He'll talk about writing and law. Actress Elaine Stritch launches her one woman show, At Liberty, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre February 13, 2002. Stritch is an established Broadway star who's appeared in the hits Company, Pal Joey, On Your Toes, Bus Stop, and Love Letters. She's also been in many TV shows and films and she's the narrator for the PBS series EGG: the Arts Show. (Original Broadcast Dates: February 27, 1997 and January 24, 1990)