A Conversation with Norman Corwin: Renowned Writer and Director from Radio’s Golden Age

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You’re probably familiar with Jack Benny and Orsen Wells - but do you know Norman Corwin? The widely acclaimed writer, director, and producer from radio’s Golden Age turned 100 this year. This hour we invite you to get to know Corwin’s work, and how his writing shaped our country’s take on World War II. Read the full description.

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Radio’s “Golden Age” is over, but many names from that era are still famous today. You probably know Jack Benny and Orson Wells - - but are you familiar with Norman Corwin? Norman Corwin is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest writer-director-producers of radio’s Golden Age. Radio educator, Tony Palermo, says that not knowing Corwin’s work is like never having heard of Shakespeare. This hour we invite you to get to know Corwin’s work, and how his writing shaped our country’s take on World War II. Producer, Katy Sewall, sat down with Norman Corwin in June 2010, right after his 100^th birthday

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Radio’s “Golden Age” is over, but many names from that era are still famous today. You probably know Jack Benny and Orson Wells - - but are you familiar with Norman Corwin? Norman Corwin is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest writer-director-producers of radio’s Golden Age. Radio educator, Tony Palermo, says that not knowing Corwin’s work is like never having heard of Shakespeare. This hour we invite you to get to know Corwin’s work, and how his writing shaped our country’s take on World War II. Producer, Katy Sewall, sat down with Norman Corwin in June 2010, right after his 100^th birthday