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Jerzy Kosinski discusses his book "Being There"

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:50:32

Synopsis

Jerzy Kosinski discusses his book "Being There". Includes Studs Terkel reading from Kosinski's book "Being There".

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Television

Tags

Kosinski, Jerzy N., 1933---Interviews Kosinski, Jerzy N., 1933- Being there. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kosinski, Jerzy N., 1933-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Television Intellectual disability Disibilities Mistaken identity Behavior Speck, Richard, 1941-1991 Detachment Reality Satirical novels Satirical fiction Chance (fictious character) Radio

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