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Arts & Culture

"Alex Bennett" (September 13, 2020)

Lakeshore Public Media | By Ryan Priest

Published September 13, 2020 at 2:49 PM CDT

Shep gave away the secrets to his storytelling success when he appeared on Alex Bennett's program to promote an upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall. Originally aired September 13, 1974; Shep and Bennett also took calls from listeners and got a few digs in at Geraldo Rivera.

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