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Title
Martin Mull and Allen Rucker interview, 1985 October
Creator
Mull, Martin
Rucker, Allen
Contributor
Martinson, Connie
Date Created and/or Issued
1985-10
Publication Information
The Drucker Institute
Contributing Institution
Claremont Colleges Library
Collection
Connie Martinson Talks Books
Rights Information
All rights are retained by The Drucker Institute. For permission to use this item, contact The Drucker Institute, https://www.drucker.institute/about/drucker-archives/
Description
Martin Mull and Allen Rucker discuss their book, “The History of White People in America.” They begin by explaining that the book is a satire on white culture in America, and how some Caucasian customs can differ from other racial groups’. They talk about relationships and dating rituals in teenagers. They describe that this book came out of their comedy television series of the same name. Mull and Rucker show several video clips from their show. They talk about how this book allows for people to have a sense of humor and be able to laugh at themselves. Mull ends the interview by talking about several films he has been in, and what it was like acting in this series.
Type
moving image
Format
video/f4v
00:27:50
Identifier
cmt00886
http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/cmt/id/1099
Language
English
Subject
United States - Social life and customs - 1971--Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc
Source
U-matic tape.
Relation
Connie Martinson Talks Books - https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/cmt

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