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Television's Faux Face of Rock 'n' Roll

By KEVIN J.H. DETTMAR

The premium cable network Showtime recently announced a second season for The Chris Isaak Show, which the network's promotional materials describe as a "quirky 'behind the scenes' look at the unusual life of celebrated rock star Chris Isaak." Reviewers have been impressed with the way the show breaks with expectations, featuring a "rock star" (I'll...

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