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Bob Newhart discusses his comedic craft

BROADCAST: Apr. 13, 1960 | DURATION: 00:19:50

Synopsis

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart discusses his career and his life before becoming a comedian; excerpt from his stand-up performance is played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 13, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 27 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
19 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Comedy, Satire Theater

People

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Newhart, Robert (Bob), 1929---Interviews Comedian--Interviews Comedy, Motion picture actors--United States--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Newhart, Robert (Bob), 1929-,-- interviewee Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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