SPECIAL: Philippe Petit Interview on the 40th Anniversary of Famous NYC High Wire Walk

89.3 WRKF Baton Rouge | By Frank Barnett

Published August 7, 2014 at 8:35 AM CDT

Forty years ago today on August 7, 1974 Philippe Petit stepped out onto a high wire suspended between New York City's Twin Towers and captured the attention of America as he tightrope walked for forty-five jaw-dropping minutes. On the 4oth Anniversary of the event we're posting a special previously broadcast interview between Philippe and Jim, in which Philippe discusses that day forty years ago and the preparation that led up to it.

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Frank Barnett

Frank is a native Houstonian. He relocated to Baton Rouge to attend LSU where he earned a communications degree. After working in the film industry for three years as a production assistant, he decided to make the switch to radio and could not be happier with his decision.

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SPECIAL: Philippe Petit Interview on the 40th Anniversary of Famous NYC High Wire Walk

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