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Robert Altman discusses the opera "McTeague"

BROADCAST: Oct. 21, 1992 | DURATION: 00:44:03

Synopsis

Studs Terkel and Robert Altman discuss the opera "McTeague" based on Frank Norri's novel of the same name.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 21, 1992

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

Duration
44 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Theater Music - Classical Music & Opera Music

People

Producers and Directors

Tags

Altman, Robert, 1925-2006--Interviews Motion picture producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews Motion pictures. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Altman, Robert, 1925-2006-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) American theater Lyric Opera of Chicago--Performances. Screenwriters--United States--20th century--Interviews.

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