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Shana Alexander discusses her book "Happy Days"

BROADCAST: Nov. 10, 1995 | DURATION: 00:54:50

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Synopsis

The book, "Happy Days: My Mother, My Father, My Sister and Me," gives a lot of background about Shana Alexander's father, Milton Ager. A few of Ager's songs are played throughout the interview. Alexander also glosses over her time spent with "Life Magazine," and with "60 Minutes."

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 10, 1995

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

Duration
54 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Alexander, Shana--Interviews Alexander, Shana. Happy days. Ager, Milton, 1893-1979. Journalists--Biography.--United States Musicians--Biography.--United States--20th century Women journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Alexander, Shana--Interviews. Women journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Streisand, Barbara Life magazine 60 Minutes

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