John and Karen Hess discuss their book "The Taste of America"

BROADCAST: Mar. 10, 1977 | DURATION: 00:54:19

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Synopsis

With their book, "The Taste of America," John Hess said they tried to show what killed people's pleasures of eating. Karen Hess said fancy and expensive foods are now taking the place of good food. They both point out that today's food has no taste, no substance and no flavor.

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Broadcast Date
Mar. 10, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 19 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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John and Karen Hess discuss their book "The Taste of America"

Synopsis

With their book, "The Taste of America," John Hess said they tried to show what killed people's pleasures of eating. Karen Hess said fancy and expensive foods are now taking the place of good food. They both point out that today's food has no taste, no substance and no flavor.

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John and Karen Hess discuss their book "The Taste of America"

Synopsis

With their book, "The Taste of America," John Hess said they tried to show what killed people's pleasures of eating. Karen Hess said fancy and expensive foods are now taking the place of good food. They both point out that today's food has no taste, no substance and no flavor.

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