October 24, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan talks with writer William Burroughs, whose credited by some as the father of the beat generation. Segment also includes Burroughs reading his work.
October 24, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan profiles the Actors Theatre of St. Paul production of Brian Friel’s Philadelphia, Here I Come.
October 15, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan presents a sound portrait of the new Hennepin Center for the Arts, which is opening in downtown Minneapolis. Fushan interviews Carol Ann McKay, who is behind the renovation of building. The Hennepin Center for the Arts will hold ten arts organizations, including Cricket theatre and Minnesota Dance Theatre.
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October 6, 1979 - On this regional public affairs program, MPR’s Rich Dietman examines the history of St. Paul on the 125th birthday of the city. Dietman interviews Virginia Kunz, executive director of the Ramsey County Historical Society; and St. Paul architect Richard Faricy. Topics include “Pigs Eye” and architecture in the city.
October 5, 1979 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan interviews American filmmaker Stan Brakhage, who discusses his friendship with St. Paul filmmaker Jerome Hill, the independent film scene, and autobiographical cinema.
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September 6, 1979 -
September 6, 1979 - Retired librarian Donald Singerman gives MPR’s Nancy Fushan a tour of the St. Paul Library's Rare Books Collection at Highland Park Library. Collection includes a coloring book from 1579.