00 / 00 Talking to journalist, humorist, and novelist Calvin Trillin BROADCAST: Nov. 11, 1980 | DURATION: 00:53:32 Synopsis Author Calvin Trillin discusses the world of professional writing and his novel, Floater. Both Trillin and Studs read excerpts from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations Details Broadcast Date Nov. 11, 1980 Duration 53 minutes, 32 seconds Topics Comedy, Satire Literature People Journalists Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Trillin, Calvin--Interviews Trillin, Calvin. Floater. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Trillin, Calvin,-- interviewee New Yorker--magazine The Nation--magazine Floater--book Harry Golden--writer Reagan, Ronald Related Programs George V. Bobrinskoy discusses Mark Twain's popularity in Russia ; part 1 Apr. 20, 1959 Michael Anania discusses his poetry collection, "Riversongs" Mar. 2, 1979 Ulick O'Connor discusses his book Brendan Behan 1970 An interview with Rosemary Daniell Apr. 25, 1980 Discussing the book "Captivity Captive" with author Rodney Hall Mar. 3, 1988 Gore Vidal discusses his book “Myra Breckinridge” Apr. 3, 1968