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A conversation with Brendan Gill

BROADCAST: Apr. 11, 1975 | DURATION: 00:45:00

Synopsis

The journalist shares with Studs how he was inspired to write the semi-autobiographical memoir, Here at The New Yorker, about his long career at the famous magazine.  Includes excerpts from interviews with Rogers E. M. Whitaker and Dorothy Parker.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 11, 1975

Duration
45 minutes

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

Gill, Brendan, 1914-1997,---Interviews Gill, Brendan, 1914-1997, Here at the New Yorker. Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967--Interviews Whitaker, Rogers E. M.--Interviews Journalists--Biography.--United States Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Audiotapes WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs

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