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Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Floater”

BROADCAST: Nov. 11, 1980 | DURATION: 00:53:35

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Synopsis

Author Calvin Trillin discusses the world of professional writing and his novel “Floater” with Studs Terkel. Both Trillin and Studs read excerpts from Trillin’s novel.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 11, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.32 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Literature

People

Journalists

Tags

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