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Studs Terkel comments and presents on the life and work of George Gershwin

BROADCAST: Feb. 6, 1979 | DURATION: 00:09:36

Synopsis

Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Gershwin program.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 6, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
9 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937 Composers Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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