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Mike Royko and Cathy Zmuda discuss "Slats Grobnik and Some Other Friends"

BROADCAST: Dec. 11, 1973 | DURATION: 00:00:01

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Synopsis

Studs, author-journalist Mike Royko and Cathy Zmuda discuss and read from Mike's 1973 collection, "Slats Grobnik and Some Other Friends". First half are Slats Grobnik tales; the second half features a variety of columns by Royko. Musical excerpts include the songs "The Twelve Days of Christmas", "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt", "Ma, He Wants to Marry Me", "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)", "Sweet and Low", "America The Beautiful". "Go 'Way From My Window" (performers uncredited).

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 11, 1973

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

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Comedy, Satire Literature Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Royko, Mike, 1932-1997--Interviews Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Journalists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Royko, Mike, 1932-1997

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