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Hal Holbrook discusses his Mark Twain impersonation

BROADCAST: Oct. 23, 1959 | DURATION: 00:34:03

Synopsis

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 23, 1959

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 34.05 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Literature

People

Actors

Tags

Holbrook, Hal--Interviews Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Holbrook, Hal--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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