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Talking with Calvin Trillin

BROADCAST: Jun. 4, 1982 | DURATION: 00:54:23

Synopsis

The American journalist and humorist, described by Studs as a sit-down comic, shares selections from his book, Uncivil Liberties, and some of the anecdotes behind it.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 4, 1982

Duration
54 minutes, 23 seconds

Topics

Comedy, Satire Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin Uncivil Liberties--book Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs

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