Commentary: I Can’t Resist a List

Studio 360

It seems that every week there’s a new “Best of” or “Top 100″ list about the arts. Studio 360’s Kurt Andersen tries to explain why we’re fascinated by lists.”Greatest” lists are, of course, ludicrous undertakings. They’re also completely irresistible.

(Originally aired: May 9, 2002)

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