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Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Enough’s Enough (and Other Rules of Life)”

BROADCAST: Nov. 9, 1990 | DURATION: 00:50:46

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Synopsis

Author, humorist, and poet Calvin Trillin discusses and reads from his book “Enough’s Enough (and Other Rules of Life),” a collection of humorous essays about everyday topics, from social to political. Studs and Trillin discuss why we get cold fronts from Canada, not Greenland; and how to spot a moderate out in public. Studs plays "Out of My Road, Mr. Toad" - Bud Freeman (1970).

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 9, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Poetry American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers Critics

Tags

Radio programs. Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. Enough's enough (and other rules of life) Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--20th century--Interviews United States--Politics Audiotapes. Reagan, Ronald Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- Ailes, Roger Soviet Union Germany (East) Cold War

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