Ghosts Walk The Corridors

For all you history buffs who read this blog, a 1984 interview with Stanley Bard, originally heard on CBS radio's BookBeat, is available online as a podcast.  Click here to play!  When asked why he thinks so many writers come to stay at the Chelsea, Stanley credits the buildings high ceilings and the sound-proof rooms.  Stanley also talks about Brendan Behan and how he was too big of a drunk to live anywhere else.  The interviewer briefly discusses the bronze plaques on the front of the hotel--all of which, we'd like to point out, are dedicated to male writers.  Fortunately, that situation will be recitified later this month when Stanley dedicates a brand new plaque.  (Not much room left, so we're curious as to where he'll put it.  Will a lesser star be thrust aside?)  Click on through to find who will be the first woman to receive a plaque here at the Chelsea.

For readers who prefer contemporary podcasts, check out Live from the Lobby.