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James Dean was said to be film's "first American teenager." Sara Fishko finds the root of the teen movie, in this edition of the Fishko Files.
The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, sound-rich radio essays on music, art, culture and media.
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Piece Description
James Dean was said to be film's "first American teenager." Sara Fishko finds the root of the teen movie, in this edition of the Fishko Files. The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, sound-rich radio essays on music, art, culture and media.
Broadcast History
6/10/05 WNYC ME
Timing and Cues
7:06 SOC out
7:16 music END




