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Fred De Cordova, is the former executive producer of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In 1988 he wrote his autobiography, Johnny Came Lately, a behind-the-scenes tell-all about the workings of one of television's longest-running and highest rated shows. De Cordova credits include directing Ronald Reagan in Bedtime for Bonzo, directing The Jack Benny Show, The Burns and Allen Show, and My Three Sons. (REBROADCAST from 3

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that the United States is supporting opposition figures against President Slobodan Milosevic in Yugoslavian elections this month... but there is concern that US intervention could be the "kiss of death" for the opposition.

Our classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz turns off the turntable and reads us a poem from his new book, Cairo Traffic.

NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem reports that Palestinian students returned to classes this week with something new in their school bags - textbooks written and published by Palestinians. Predictably, the new books have already stirred controversy over what they say, and what they don't say, about Israel.

Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr notes that the prospects are not good for any progress on Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Warner Brothers has announced that it is re-releasing The Exorcist into movie theaters. It is subtitled "The Version You've Never Seen" and includes footage that was cut from the original, as well as a digitally re-mastered image, six-track Surround Sound and some new music. Spin Magazine writer Chris Norris remembers what it was like growing up during the original release of The Exorcist, twenty-six years ago.

NPR Diplomatic Correspondent Ted Clark reports on the second day of the Millennium Summit at the UN, where the focus is on efforts to prevent conflict, especially in Africa.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Steve Goose, the program director of Human Rights Watch, and editor of a report to be released Thursday from the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. It shows progress since the signing of the 1997 international treaty to ban the use, manufacture or trade of anti-personnel mines.

NPR's Brooke Gladstone reports on how elections and candidates are portrayed in movies, including All the President's Men, Bulworth, and The Best Man. Film critics say the main plot of these films is to take a likable, decent person and transform him into something he isn't.

Republican candidate George W. Bush, the frontrunner for more than a year in the presidential campaign, saw his lead suddenly disappear after the conventions this summer and has yet to recover his edge. So, today in Michigan, Bush said he was ready to make a few changes in his campaign style and negotiate some debate details with the campaign of Democratic rival Al Gore. Steve Inskeep reports for NPR News.