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Studs Terkel presents a performance of "Feiffer's America"

BROADCAST: Apr. 1988 | DURATION: 00:30:36

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Synopsis

Studs and Jules Feiffer read several of Feiffer’s political cartoons culminating in a performance of “Feiffer’s America.” The performance is preceded by Feiffer’s explanation of the inspiration behind these works. Feiffer attempts to answer what drives him to create these astute observations of political happenings, which are often used as an outlet for his anger regarding social and political events. Studs plays "On the Good Ship Lollipop" - Shirley Temple (1934).

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 1988

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

Duration
30 minutes, 36 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Comedy, Satire American History & Politics

People

Critics Artists Authors, Writers

Tags

Feiffer, Jules--Interviews. Feiffer, Jules. Jules Feiffer's America, from Eisenhower to Reagan. American wit and humor--Performances. Cartoonists--United States--20th century--Interviews. United States--Politics and government--1945-1989 United St Reagan, Ronald Kissinger, Henry, 1923- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Comedy performance Satire comedy On the good ship lollipop (1934) Temple, Shirley. On the good ship lollipop (1934).

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