A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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January 15, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan Interviews Minneapolis poet Keith Gunderson, who talks about his work “3142 Lyndale Ave. So. Apt. 24: Prose Poems,” and writing poetry. Segment also includes Gunderson reading his poetry.
January 15, 1979 - Alex Haley discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Roots: The Saga Of An American Family' at a luncheon. He wrote most of the novel in a Club office. National Press Club
January 16, 1979 - Interview with painter Steve Sorman, of Minneapolis. Sorman was one of five Minnesotans that won $10,000 grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for annual fellowships.
January 17, 1979 - Interview with sculptor Leif Brush, of Duluth. Brush was one of five Minnesotans that won $10,000 grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for annual fellowships. Includes sound segments.
January 17, 1979 - Interview with Eric Stokes, composer and professor of music. Stokes was one of five Minnesotans that won $10,000 grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for annual fellowships.
January 18, 1979 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Rod Searle, I-R representative and newly appointed Speaker of the State House, who talks about himself and what he expects from this session of the House. PLEASE NOTE – audio is impaired
January 18, 1979 - Excerpt of Dr. V. Elving Anderson, director of the Dwight Institute at the University of Minnesota, speaking on the topic of genetic engineering and human values.
January 19, 1979 - Interview with author Jon Hassler, of Brainerd. Hassler was one of five Minnesotans that won $10,000 grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board for annual fellowships. Includes reading segments.
January 23, 1979 - Governor Al Quie's budget announcement to house and senate and reaction.
January 24, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan presents Playwright’s Laboratory, which showcases playwright Mark Frost’s “Between Flights,” a drama written especially for radio, with assistance from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Lab. Following radio play, Bob Gerrard, executive editor of Mankato Free Press; and listeners, share impressions and ask questions of playwright.