Detroit Remember When: A Tribute to Dick Purtan
Preview: 09/15/2022 | 30s
Celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Detroit radio personality and community philanthropist Dick Purtan in this segment of “Detroit Remember When”. This documentary highlights Purtan’s life on and off the air, told through audio and video clips, archival film and interviews with Purtan, his family, friends and colleagues.
Aired: 09/15/22 |
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