Ed McBain Discusses Writing His Mystery Novels.
Mystery writer Ed McBain (also known as Evan Hunter). He's known for his finely detailed "87th Precinct" mysteries. Mystery fans call McBain's books "procedurals" for their close attention to police procedures. McBain also wrote, under a his real name (which he legally changed in 1952), the screenplay for the movie, "The Blackboard Jungle." (Interview by Sedge Thomson)
Other segments from the episode on January 25, 1990
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 25, 1990: Interview with Ed McBain; Review of the Jungle Brothers' and 3rd Bass's albums "Done by the Forces of Nature" and "The Cactus Album"; Interview with…
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