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 Discussing the book "The Secret Defector"with the author, novelist and journalist Clancy Sigal Jan. 17, 1993 Terkel reads from "The Swimmer" and interviews author John Cheever 1970 David Bradley discusses his novel "Chaneysville incident" Apr. 19, 1981 Herman Kogan, Helen Malone in conversation with Studs Terkel Feb. 20, 1960 Discussing his story of Nelson Algren's last year of life, "Algren in Exile" with Joe Pintauro Feb. 3, 1988 Julian Samora talks with Studs Terkel Jun. 8, 1971
