One of the foremost critics and commentators on the New York scene during the early decades of the twentieth century, Alexander Woollcott was a larger-than-life character whose wit and personality left an indelible mark on American letters and broadcasting. Bombastic, self-aware, and blessed with a genuine affection for the artists he critiqued, Woollcott's radio career began in 1929 with The Early Bookworm before evolving into the celebrated The Town Crier, complete with its signature clanging bell. This collection of 20 recordings, spanning over 14 hours, captures the unforgettable voice of the man who inspired Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner and helped launch the Marx Brothers to stardom.
