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Talking about FDR, with Robert Vaughn

BROADCAST: Oct. 17, 1977 | DURATION: 00:24:50

Synopsis

The film, television, and stage actor discusses his one-man show FDR at the Studebaker Theater. Includes clips of President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking and dramatic readings by Vaughn.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 17, 1977

Duration
24 minutes, 50 seconds

Topics

Theater American History & Politics

People

Actors Government

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Vaughn, Robert Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945. Actors American presidents Audiotapes Radio programs

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