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Jules Feiffer discusses his cartoonist history and his play "Elliot Loves"

BROADCAST: Apr. 12, 1990 | DURATION: 00:46:12

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Synopsis

Jules Feiffer and Studs read several of Feiffer's previous cartoons as they discuss his history as a cartoonist and his retrospective on display at the Walton Street Gallery in Chicago. Feiffer discusses his attempt to move away from political cartoons and instead shift focus to social commentary. Feiffer also discusses his play "Elliot Loves", a love story that captures the complications of love and the “gap” between the sexes.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 12, 1990

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

Duration
46 minutes, 12 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Comedy, Satire American History & Politics Theater

People

Critics Authors, Writers Artists

Tags

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