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Lily Tomlin discusses the "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe"

BROADCAST: Sep. 27, 1988 | DURATION: 00:51:16

Synopsis

Tomlin talks in depth about the characters she has created and played (Trudy the Bag Lady, Kate, Agnus Angst, Chrissy, Lynn, Marie, ) in the play "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe" by Jane Wagner. Tomlin talks in detail about each character and inspirations and influences behind each, especially Trudy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 27, 1988

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

Duration
51 minutes, 16 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire Television

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Tags

Radio programs Tomlin, Lily--Interviews Tomlin, Lily. Search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. , Theater Comedies. Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Comedians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Wagner, Jane, 1935- character development American theater mystery of life

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