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This person died 2007 age 84. He studied for a master’s degree in anthropology at the University of Chicago, writing a thesis on “The Fluctuations Between Good and Evil in Simple Tales.” Like Mark Twain, he used humor to tackle the basic questions of human existence. With a blend of science fiction, philosophy and jokes, he wrote about the banalities of consumer culture, and the destruction of the environment. With his curly hair askew, deep pouches under his eyes and rumpled clothes, he often looked like an out-of-work philosophy professor. The defining moment of his life was the firebombing of Dresden, Germany, by Allied forces in 1945, an event he witnessed firsthand as a young prisoner of war. His experience in Dresden was the basis of his book “Slaughterhouse-Five.” Today’s dead celebrity is Kurt Vonnegut.
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 92 Acerbic Comedian (George Carlin) and Episode 80 Super Funkhouser (Bob Einstein).
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Allie Arrazola, and features guest co-host Wiley Hodges.
LINKS:
Transcript of this episode
New York Times Obituary for Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut’s Shape of Stories lecture
Vonnegut in Back To School with Rodney Dangerfield
1975 Profile of Vonnegut
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads
Famous & Gravy official website
Famous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of Kurt Vonnegut as part of a what makes a life worth remembering and known for rethinking celebrity legacies, through themes of resilience, fame, and cultural afterlife. The episode examines how storytelling shapes memory and identity in public figures. This celebrity podcast explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to obituary-based storytelling.
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This person died 2007 age 84. He studied for a master’s degree in anthropology at the University of Chicago, writing a thesis on “The Fluctuations Between Good and Evil in Simple Tales.” Like Mark Twain, he used humor to tackle the basic questions of human existence. With a blend of science fiction, philosophy and jokes, he wrote about the banalities of consumer culture, and the destruction of the environment. With his curly hair askew, deep pouches under his eyes and rumpled clothes, he often looked like an out-of-work philosophy professor. The defining moment of his life was the firebombing of Dresden, Germany, by Allied forces in 1945, an event he witnessed firsthand as a young prisoner of war. His experience in Dresden was the basis of his book “Slaughterhouse-Five.” Today’s dead celebrity is Kurt Vonnegut.
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 92 Acerbic Comedian (George Carlin) and Episode 80 Super Funkhouser (Bob Einstein).
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Allie Arrazola, and features guest co-host Wiley Hodges.
LINKS:
Transcript of this episode
New York Times Obituary for Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut’s Shape of Stories lecture
Vonnegut in Back To School with Rodney Dangerfield
1975 Profile of Vonnegut
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads
Famous & Gravy official website
Famous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of Kurt Vonnegut as part of a what makes a life worth remembering and known for rethinking celebrity legacies, through themes of resilience, fame, and cultural afterlife. The episode examines how storytelling shapes memory and identity in public figures. This celebrity podcast explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to obituary-based storytelling.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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