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Discussing the book "Deadline Poet, or, My Life as a Doggerelist" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin

BROADCAST: Apr. 19, 1994 | DURATION: 00:52:25

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 19, 1994

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Poetry

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Authors, Writers

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