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Discussing the book "Travels with Alice" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin

BROADCAST: Oct. 27, 1989 | DURATION: 00:50:02

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 27, 1989

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

Duration
50 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Poetry Travel & Culture - General

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. Travels with Alice. Dinners and dining Voyages and travels Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes.

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