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Burr Tillstrom discusses his TV special while he stays in character

BROADCAST: Apr. 16, 1981 | DURATION: 00:52:06

Synopsis

Puppeteer Burr Tillstrom plays several different characters as he discusses his upcoming TV special for Easter Sunday on NBC with Studs Terkel. A recording of the song “The Cuckoo” is played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 16, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 6 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. Tillstrom, Burr--Interviews. Puppeteers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews. Puppeteers--United States--Interviews. Audiotapes. Tillstrom, Burr WMAQ NBC National Broadcasting Company Easter Chicago

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