00 / 00 Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 1 BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1964 | DURATION: 00:35:04 Synopsis Marya Mannes talks about her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism. Details Broadcast Date Dec. 1, 1964 Physical Format 3 sound tape reels (ca. 43.10 min.): 7 in. Duration 35 minutes, 4 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy People Journalists Tags Mannes, Marya Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Here Comes the Man with the Jive. United States Americans American consumerism Consumer affairs Consumer protection--United States. Sales Business Materialism Consumption (Economics) Sec Marketing Censorship--United States. Capitalism--United States. Purchasing power Buying power Gender roles Sexism Sexual attraction Related Programs Discussing the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business," with the author, culture and communications scholar Neil Postman Nov. 22, 1985 Two Welshmen, an Englishman and housewife talk to Studs Terkel ; part 2 1968 Sandra Lieb discusses the book "Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey" Jan. 12, 1982 Discussing Klaus Barbie and Erhard Dabringhaus with author Francine du Plessix Gray Mar. 1, 1984 Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974" Oct. 3, 1975 Interviewing labor historian Bill Adelman and guest Jun. 30, 1994