Alyssa is joined by David Baxter to discuss a play called "The Front Page" written by two reporters who covered Cook County Courts in the 1920's adding to the genre of crime reporter to Broadway Playwright. We discuss the real life inspirations. Show Notes:New York Times: CHICAGO SHERIFF FREED.; Hoffman and Other Officials Acquitted of Favoring Beer-Runners.Chicago Sun-Times: Review: 'The Front Page' centers two things Chicagoans really love — great ensembles and local historyRoger Ebert: Billy Wilder on “The Front Page”Time: Hearst's HoweyBritannica: Yellow JournalismNew York Time: Hildy is Dead
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