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Rin Tin Tin: The life and the legend

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/16/2011, 10:06 a.m.
Broadcast: Midmorning, 12/09/2011, 9:06 a.m.

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Author Susan Orlean tells the powerful story of Rin Tin Tin, the world's most famous dog. She follows Rinty's journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon and joins us to discuss her newest book.

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  • Susan Orlean: staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. She is the author of several books, including The Orchid Thief.

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