
Hal Crowther, An Infuriating American
Season 17 Episode 1720 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Hal Crowther talks to us about H. L. Mencken. The most influential journalist of his time
The Biography of H. L. Mencken. While known as maybe the best American English writer ever, he was also possibly the best at being the biggest jerk. He was able to make folks laugh and be appalled at the same time. A talent that comes from a place that doesn't allow for nice guys.
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NC Bookwatch is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

Hal Crowther, An Infuriating American
Season 17 Episode 1720 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
The Biography of H. L. Mencken. While known as maybe the best American English writer ever, he was also possibly the best at being the biggest jerk. He was able to make folks laugh and be appalled at the same time. A talent that comes from a place that doesn't allow for nice guys.
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