Philippe Petit's Feat [Archival Radiobroadcast]
Title
Philippe Petit's Feat [Archival Radiobroadcast]
Description
French aerialist Philippe Petit caused a sensation in New York City in 1974 when he walked a tightrope stretched between the two towers. In this radio segment, recorded in 1978, he describes what he heard while crossing the high wire.
Sonic memorial comments
There are other Petit files. Petit's publisher contact for interview, etc: 212-206-5326
Sonic memorial contact
old NPR. This is one we love! Ask Sue if we should chance asking for permission from NPR. Perhaps we should contact Petit as well...maybe do an interview with him for Sonic? (1/15/03)
Sonic memorial creation date
1978-01-01
Sonic memorial duration
00:00:00
Sonic memorial is browsable
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Sonic memorial keyword
Sound Memory
Daredevils
Sonic memorial name
SMS061
Sonic memorial permission
unknown
Sonic memorial source ref name
SMS061.1
Sonic memorial source type
radio
Sonic memorial status
unknown
Source
digitally recorded
Media Type
audio
Collection
Citation
“Philippe Petit's Feat [Archival Radiobroadcast],” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed October 1, 2026, https://911.dev.chnm.gmu.edu/items/95298/.