00 / 00 ©Universal Image Group/Getty Images Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht; part 1 BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1959 | DURATION: 00:30:29 Synopsis Frederick Ritter, professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more. Details Broadcast Date Jun. 24, 1959 Physical Format 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in., 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 30 minutes, 29 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Theater Poetry Music - Classical Music & Opera Travel & Culture - Germany People Academics Authors, Writers Tags Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956. Ritter, Frederick, 1896-1987. Dramatists, German Audiotapes. Poet, German Playwright, German Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) The Threepenny Opera Roosevelt University German theater Related Programs Interviewing pianist Abbey Simon Feb. 19, 1988 Discussing the book "Too Soon To Tell" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin Jun. 15, 1995 Michel Block discusses his career Jul. 20, 1978 Interviewing Mme. Francoise Rosay, French actress, while Studs was in Paris, France ; part 1 Nov. 1, 1962 Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, literature, and theater among other topics in England ; part 1 Sep. 1, 1970 Hermione Baddeley discusses her career ; part 2 Mar. 13, 1962
