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A conversation with Tom Wolfe, about The Right Stuff

BROADCAST: Oct. 11, 1979 | DURATION: 00:59:41

Synopsis

The author and journalist discusses and reads from his book, The Right Stuff, about test pilots, the first American astronauts, their wives, and their families.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 11, 1979

Duration
59 minutes, 41 seconds

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wolfe, Tom--Interviews Wolfe, Tom. Right stuff. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Astronautics--United States Astronauts--United States. Audiotapes Radio programs Wolfe, Tom,-- interviewee Wolfe, Tom, 1930-2018

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