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Garrison Keillor in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Nov. 21, 1991 | DURATION: 00:51:47

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Discussing the book "WLT, A Radio Romance," (published by Viking) with the author and radio host Garrison Keillor. Program also includes excerpts of a 1985 interview.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 21, 1991

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

Duration
51 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Literature

People

Journalists Authors, Writers Producers and Directors Entertainers

Tags

Keillor, Garrison--Interviews Keillor, Garrison. WLT, a Radio romance. Radio stations--Fiction. Brothers--Fiction. Humorous stories. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Radio journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Minnesota WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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