Archive: May I Be Blunt?
114 views · Published 9 January 2014 · 29:20 · Indexed 25 October 2026
Channel: UW Video · 2014 · Education
Host Marcia Alvar speaks with Roy Blount, columnist and humorist. They discuss how the 1980's focused on money and greed, and how Ronald Reagan's presidency affected this attitude. They also examine the ways in which a people decide what is funny, and the current fads in humor. Mr. Blount talks about the effect of reviews on a writer and concludes with a discussion of some American originals. 12/5/1990 The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.
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