John Updike - Past American Voice
Series: New Letters on the Air
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The great chroniclier of American life, John Updike, won just about every major literary award including two Pulitzer Prizes. Known for the characters in his serial novels, in this interview with New Letters magazine editor James McKinley, Updike talks about the evolution of Henry Bech, and reads from his book BECH AT BAY.
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The great chroniclier of American life, John Updike, won just about every major literary award including two Pulitzer Prizes. Known for the characters in his serial novels, in this interview with New Letters magazine editor James McKinley, Updike talks about the evolution of Henry Bech, and reads from his book BECH AT BAY.
Timing and Cues
PROMO: Next time on NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR ... Look back on the life of John Updike, one of the great twentieth century American writers. In this archive interview, we'll hear Updike talk about his devotion to his long-time characters Henry Bech and Rabbit Angstrom, reflects on his humble origins in “the hinterlands of Pennsylvania,” and examines his life as a man of faith. The past American voice of John Updike, next time on NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR...
UPLINK DATE: 01/23/2009
PROGRAM LENGTH: 29:00 minutes
INCUE: (music) "Today in memory of the great chroniclier of modern American life..."
OUTCUE: "...Thanks for listening to NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR."
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