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 Gore Vidal discusses his books “Myron” and “Burr” Nov. 1, 1974 Discussing bicentennial time and interviewing Otto Friedrich Jun. 1, 1975 Frank Donner discusses the article he wrote "Theory and Practice of American Political Intelligence" ; part 1 David Farber discusses his book "Chicago '68" May. 16, 1988 Discussing Nicaragua with Carlos Vias Oct. 29, 1986 Labor worker Mike LaVelle discusses work in the steel industry ; part 1