00 / 00 ©Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images Discussing the book "American Stories" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin BROADCAST: Oct. 18, 1991 | DURATION: 00:50:08 Details Broadcast Date Oct. 18, 1991 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 50 minutes, 8 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Comedy, Satire Literature People Authors, Writers Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. American stories. Short stories, American Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Related Programs Jessica Mitford discusses her book, "Poison Penmanship: The Gentle Art of Muckraking" ; part 1 May. 17, 1979 Mike Royko discussing his book "Up Against It" 1967 Interviewing Jessica Mitford Oct. 19, 1963 Panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment, part 3 Feb. 19, 1965 Interviewing Arnaud d'Usseau while Studs was in France Dec. 1, 1962 Discussing the book "Murderers and Other Friends: Another Part of Life" with the author John Mortimer Mar. 16, 1995