00 / 00 Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 2 BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1964 | DURATION: 00:08:09 Synopsis Marya Mannes discusses 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 8 minutes, 9 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Journalism & Broadcasting Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics People Journalists Tags Mannes, Marya Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) United States Americans American consumerism Consumer affairs Consumer protection--United States. Sales Business Materialism Consumption (Economics) Medicare Healthcare Capitalism Socialism Related Programs Pete Hamill in conversation with Studs Terkel Dec. 9, 1977 Interviewing Howard Zinn ; part 2 1964 Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy" Jun. 18, 1979 Harrison Salisbury discusses the book "The New Emperors: China in the Era of Mao and Deng", and his time in China Mar. 31, 1992 William Bradford Huie discusses his book "Three Lives for Mississippi" May. 20, 1965 Discussing the book "No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II" with author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin Oct. 5, 1994