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Interviewing humorist and author Jean Shepherd

BROADCAST: Jun. 5, 1986 | DURATION: 00:45:38

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Program includes excerpts from Shepherd's comedy albums.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 5, 1986

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

Duration
45 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire

People

Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

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