Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012
Today we spotlight a recent conversation between former Clevelanders and comic legends Martin Mull and Fred Willard recorded at Idea Center earlier this week with NPR's Scott Simon. Plus ideastream's Rick Jackson reports on the plans to revitalize and rehab The Cleveland Agora. Also, ideastream's David C. Barnett turns the pages of the new book '1950s Radio in Color' and the companion exhibit at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
1950s in Color
Arts and Culture, Motion Pictures (Film, Video), Music, Photography
Martin Mull, comedian
Fred Willard, comedian
Martin Mull and Fred Willard will appear in an edition of Backstage With later this year on WVIZ/PBS
Cleveland Agora has been donated to Midtown Clevleand Inc.
The book 1950s in Color is published by Kent State University Press and the inspiration for an exhibit on view now at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Backstage With is produced by WVIZ/PBS & 90.3 WCPN and PlayhouseSquare. This episode was presented in association with Scott Lax Productions.
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