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Robert Falls and Brian Dennehy discuss the play “Galileo”

BROADCAST: Oct. 3, 1986 | DURATION: 00:37:18

Synopsis

Director Robert Falls and actor Brian Dennehy discuss the playwright Bertolt Brecht and their production of his play “Galileo.”

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 3, 1986

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

Duration
37 minutes, 18 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Falls, Robert--Interviews. Dennehy, Brian--Interviews. Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956. Galileo. Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642--Drama. Astronomers--Drama. Historical drama. Theatrical producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs Audiotapes Pope Urban VIII

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