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Burr Tillstrom discusses his career and his show "Kukla, Fran, and Ollie"

BROADCAST: May. 26, 1966 | DURATION: 00:55:26

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Synopsis

Burr Tillstrom discusses his career and his show "Kukla, Fran, and Ollie." As a native Chicagoan, Tillstrom talks about his collaborators and characters on the show, as well as his love for the city of Chicago. The interview cuts off abruptly at the end.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 26, 1966

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57.20 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 26 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Television

People

Entertainers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Tillstrom, Burr--Interviews Kukla, Fran & Ollie (Television program) Improvisation (Acting) Puppeteers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Puppeteers--United States--Interviews Puppets on television--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Broadcasting--United States. Allison, Fran Television shows Television comedies

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