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Mort Sahl discusses comedy, social satire, politics, and humorists

BROADCAST: Feb. 17, 1960 | DURATION: 00:36:34

Synopsis

Mort Sahl the comedian discusses comedy, social satire, and humorists. He discusses the difference between sick humor and social commentary. He discusses politics in America. Includes a speech by humorist Will Rogers towards the end of the program.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 17, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 36.5 min.) :: 10 1/2 in.

Duration
36 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sahl, Mort--Interviews Sahl, Mort Audiotapes Radio programs Comedians Comedians--United States Social satire Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Nixon, Richard M, (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 American politics Politics Castro, Fidel Jazz Cultists Russo, Bill Humorists Sports cars Bruce, Lenny Rogers, Will, 1879-1935.

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