00 / 00 Discussing the book "Don't touch that dial" with the author J. Fred McDonald BROADCAST: Oct. 2, 1979 | DURATION: 00:31:15 Details Broadcast Date Oct. 2, 1979 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.20 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 31 minutes, 15 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Journalism & Broadcasting People Authors, Writers Tags McDonald, J. Fred Don't touch that dial. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs Presenting the winner of Studs Terkel's EBO Contest, script by George Drury and narration by Mel Zellman. Interviewing Nicholas Von Hoffman ; part 3 Aug. 11, 1964 Claudia Cassidy discusses her career as a critic ; part 1 Nov. 30, 1966 Walter Kerr discusses his book "The Silent Clowns" Dec. 11, 1975 Jean Davies discusses life and culture in Australia ; part 1 Aug. 10, 1966 Interview with Jimmy Breslin Nov. 27, 1991