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Hiram Sherman discusses the play “Mary, Mary” ; part 1

BROADCAST: Sep. 7, 1962 | DURATION: 00:28:43

Synopsis

Studs Terkel and actor Hiram Sherman discuss Sherman’s upcoming play “Mary, Mary,” the Actors’ Equity Association, and what it is like to be an actor.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 7, 1962

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 55 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
28 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Television

People

Actors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sherman, Hiram--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Sherman, Hiram,-- interviewee

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