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Russell Baker reads from and discusses his book "The Good Times"
BROADCAST: Sep. 21, 1990 |
DURATION: 00:43:29
Synopsis
Back in his day, there was no journalism school, explained Russell Baker. He spent time with the police and that's how he often got his stories about the underclass or the superfluous. Baker pointed out when a paper didn't want to print one of his stories, Baker was told the subject matter was in poor taste.
Details
Broadcast Date
Sep. 21, 1990
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.