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A conversation about food, with Calvin Trillin

BROADCAST: Sep. 28, 1978 | DURATION: 00:45:15

Synopsis

Author and humorist Calvin Trillin discusses his book Alice, Let's Eat: Further Adventures of a Happy Eater. Both Trillin and Terkel read excerpts from the book.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 28, 1978

Duration
45 minutes, 15 seconds

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. Alice, let's eat. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Dinners and dining Audiotapes Radio programs Trillin, Calvin,-- interviewee

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