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Discussing the book "Too Soon To Tell" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin

BROADCAST: Jun. 15, 1995 | DURATION: 00:51:03

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 15, 1995

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

Duration
51 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. Too soon to tell. American essays Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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