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Hiram Sherman discusses the play “A Flea in Her Ear”

BROADCAST: Apr. 23, 1968 | DURATION: 00:56:51

Synopsis

Studs Terkel speaks with actor Hiram Sherman about Sherman’s play “A Flea in Her Ear,” winning awards, and the differences between American theater and European theater.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 23, 1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater

People

Actors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sherman, Hiram Audiotapes. Radio programs. Globe Theater Mercury Theater Welles, Orson, 1915-1985 Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) Mary, Mary-play Gower Champion The Cradle Will Rock-play Actors’ Equity Association The Public Theater Joseph Papp A Flea in Her Ear-play Georges Feydeau Julia Meade Where's Daddy?-play

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