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Jean Shepherd discusses his book "A Fistful of Fig Newtons"

BROADCAST: Mar. 26, 1982 | DURATION: 00:51:04

Synopsis

Storyteller, humorist, radio personality, and author Jean Shepherd discusses his book, A Fistful of Fig Newtons. Shepherd considers how his various career paths, particularly that of a radio personality, have affected his writing.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 26, 1982

Duration
51 minutes, 4 seconds

Topics

Comedy, Satire

People

Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shepherd, Jean--Interviews Shepherd, Jean. A fist-full of fig-newtons. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Humorists, American--Biography. Audiotapes Radio programs Shepherd, Jean-- interviewee American storytelling. Storytellers Radio personality

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