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David Mamet discusses his play Glengarry Glen Ross

BROADCAST: Jan. 13, 1984 | DURATION: 00:45:23

Synopsis

David Mamet discusses his play Glengarry Glen Ross. Includes two scenes from the play recited by both David Mamet and Studs Terkel.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 13, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 44.51 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
45 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Literature Chicago Urban Life

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Mamet, David Theater Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) American literature--20th century Playwrights, American Plays. Glengarry Glen Ross (play) American Buffalo (play) Real estate scams Lahr, John, 1941- Chicago subculture Dowd, Nancy, 1945- Slap Shot (film) Robberies Salesmen Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005. Death of a salesman [Despot], Mike Actors--Illinois--Chicago

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