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Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Alice, Let's Eat: Further Adventures of a Happy Eater”

BROADCAST: Sep. 28, 1978 | DURATION: 00:55:11

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Synopsis

Author and humorist Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Alice, Let's Eat: Further Adventures of a Happy Eater” with Studs Terkel. Both Trillin and Terkel read excerpts from the book and the songs “Junk Food Junkie,” "The New Restaurant," "Chicken Cordon Blues,” "Crab Man,” and "Food, Glorious Food," are played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 28, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.06 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 11 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

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