Radio Spotlights

Fringe Astronomy
Ponder life on other planets, examine evidence supporting alien visits to Earth and engage in astrological tomfoolery with WHYY 91FM's Dave Heller and astronomer Derrick Pitts during a left-of-center edition of 91FM's SkyTour, presented in association with the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Tune your radio to 90.9 FM for a lively discussion of the great beyond or be a part of the live broadcast at Liberty Lands Park, 3rd and Poplar Streets in Philadelphia. The show includes a performance by local singer-songwriter Ben Arnold.
Tuesday, September 3 at 9 p.m.

Crazy About Comedy
In this Crazy College special, host George Stewart talks with Ron L. Smith, writer and researcher for the series Comedy College (concluding Friday, September 6 at 10 p.m. on 91FM), for a salute to the great stand-up comedians of the 1950s and 60s. Jonathan Winters, the Smothers Brothers, Bob Newhart, Godfrey Cambridge and Brother Theodore also share their thoughts, and the special concludes with a pop quiz, so have a Number 2 pencil handy!
Friday, September 13 at 10 p.m.

The NPR 100
The series, which concludes this month, celebrates 100 of the most important musical works of the 20th century.
Fridays at 11 p.m.

September 6 (1970-1971) "Oye Como Va," "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Fire and Rain" and "Let's Stay Together."
September 13 (1971) "Drumming," "Tapestry," "What's Going On" and "Shaft."
September 20 (1972-1979) "Talking Book," Born to Run, A Chorus Line and "Rapper's Delight."
September 27 (1980-1991) "I Wanna Be Sedated," "Once in a Lifetime," Graceland and "Smells Like Teen Spirit."