00 / 00 Interview with Robert Olen Butler BROADCAST: 1985 | DURATION: 00:52:53 Synopsis Discussing the book "On Distant Ground: A Novel" (published by Knopf) with the author Robert Olen Butler. Details Broadcast Date 1985 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 52 minutes, 53 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature People Authors, Writers Tags Butler, Robert Olen--Interviews Butler, Robert Olen. On distant ground. Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Fiction. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Butler, Robert Olen,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs Frederick Busch reads from and discusses his book "Long Way from Home" May. 25, 1993 Anders Bodelsen discusses the Danish and their outlook on life Oct. 1, 1968 Paul Angle, historian and writer, and Win Stracke, folk musician, discuss "Crossroads: 1913," part 2 Jul. 1, 1963 Margaret Atwood discusses her poetry and her novel, "Surfacing" Jan. 28, 1976 Margaret Atwood discussing "The Handmaid's Tale" Mar. 13, 1986 Discussing "Who Lost an American" and interviewing author Nelson Algren ; part 1 Jul. 1, 1963