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Interview with Joe Mantegna and Richard Fiere

BROADCAST: Sep. 22, 1989 | DURATION: 00:50:35

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Discussing the play "Bleacher Bums: A Nine-Inning Comedy" with Richard Fiere and creator and actor Joe Mantegna.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 22, 1989

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

Duration
50 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Sports and Sports Writers Chicago Myths, Stories, Storytelling Theater

People

Actors Actors Authors, Writers

Tags

Mantegna, Joe--Interviews Fiere, Richard--Interviews Mantegna, Joe. Bleacher bums. Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)--Drama. Baseball--Drama. Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mantegna, Joe,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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