00 / 00 Interview with Robert Olen Butler BROADCAST: 1985 | DURATION: 00:52:53 Synopsis Discussing the book "On Distant Ground: A Novel" (published by Knopf) with the author Robert Olen Butler. Details Broadcast Date 1985 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 52 minutes, 53 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature People Authors, Writers Tags Butler, Robert Olen--Interviews Butler, Robert Olen. On distant ground. Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Fiction. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Butler, Robert Olen,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs Erica Jong discusses her book “Fanny, Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones” Sep. 8, 1980 Oliver W. Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings" 1985 Interviewing Alexander Eliot while Studs was in London, England ; part 2 Dec. 1962 Lawrence Durrell discusses his new book "Nunquam" Denise Giardina in conversation with Studs Terkel Jul. 8, 1992 Toni Morrison discusses her book "Song of Solomon" Oct. 7, 1977