Full Court Press 
Art, now ARE
Mao follower? ISM
Baby carrier EGG
Time piece? ISSUE [Time magazine]
Theme: words that precede and follow (meet) PRESS
Interview show since 1947 and {theme} MEETTHEPRESS
“Java” jazzman HIRT [go to the Internet to hear a happy tune that made a big hit]
MAINSTREAMS [because it's plural] is doubtful; crossed by MHO doesn't sit well.
RATING:
Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = No fun
