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John Leonard in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Mar. 20, 1997 | DURATION: 00:53:47

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Smoke and Mirrors: Violence, Television and Other American Cultures" (published by The New Press) with the author, media critic John Leonard.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 20, 1997

Duration
53 minutes, 47 seconds

Topics

Technology Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics

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Critics

Tags

Leonard, John, 1939---Interviews. Leonard, John, 1939-. Smoke and mirrors. Television broadcasting--Social aspects--United States. Critics--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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