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Omar Shapli discusses his career

BROADCAST: May. 17, 1982 | DURATION: 00:51:53

Synopsis

Reflections on the career of actor, drama teacher, WFMT announcer, and former member of The Compass Players.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 17, 1982

Duration
51 minutes, 53 seconds

Topics

Chicago Journalism & Broadcasting Theater Comedy, Satire Education

People

Entertainers Academics

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shapli, Omar--Interviews Second City (Theater company) Education Education , Higher Education , Comedians--Biography.--Illinois--Chicago Audiotapes Radio programs Shapli, Omar,-- interviewee University theater

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