Lighter Side of War, Famine and Plague

Mr. O’Rourke talked about the art of humor writing and the power of parody and satire. He concentrated on writing about the Cold War, curren… read more

Mr. O’Rourke talked about the art of humor writing and the power of parody and satire. He concentrated on writing about the Cold War, current tensions around the world, and other current events. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. close

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Lighter Side of War, Famine and Plague

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Program ID:
122843-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
May 15, 1999 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 05, 1999 | 9:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 15, 1999 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 15, 1999 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 16, 1999 | 4:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 05, 1999 | 9:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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