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Interview with Will Geer

BROADCAST: Apr. 13, 1965 | DURATION: 00:54:17

Synopsis

The actor, musician, and social activist talks to Studs about his career and his formative years in Chicago.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 13, 1965

Duration
54 minutes, 17 seconds

Topics

Film Music - Folk Music

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