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Interview with Roy Blount

BROADCAST: Oct. 14, 1985 | DURATION: 00:53:01

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Not Exactly What I Had in Mind" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author, journalist and humorist Roy Blount.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 14, 1985

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

Duration
53 minutes, 1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Literature Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Blount, Roy--Interviews Blount, Roy. Not exactly what I had in mind. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--20th century--Interviews United States--Social life and customs--Humor.--1971- Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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