A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Jerry Greene interviews Chris Dusatka. This recording probably aired in 1979. Chris begins the interview by reading a poem, made for children. Chris's various careers are then discussed, including her career as a children's writer, a kindergarten teacher, and a substitute teacher. Chris decided, after taking a children's literature correspondence course from DU, that there weren't enough high-quality books for children. So, Chris wrote the A, B, C story and had her friend illustrated and printed it. Does she dream of being a best-seller children's author? Not really--she just wants to write something that kids enjoy.
They then discuss Chris's modeling career. Chris got started modeling by doing a beauty contest. Also, while she was in college, she was used as a photography model. Her first assignment was in the Newport Beach area, where she usually got jobs in modeling swimwear.
Chris started Mountain Motions, a modeling agency in Telluride. She had many clients from the filming of Butch & Cassidy. She recently has gotten clients for a Rite Guard commercial. She's also worked with other companies, such as Winston & Salem and Coors. For fashion assignments, Chris has worked with Skiing magazine and mentions there may be a possible upcoming fashion show in Telluride.
Chris's other interests include hang-gliding. She helps in setting up the meets and serving hang-gliders as the support staff. She started the first hang-gliding meet in January of 1974.
As for tourism in Telluride? Chris enjoys helping to develop tourism. Jerry mentions that as of 1979, Telluride is experiencing more growth in tourism than other places. Chris states it is because Telluride is spectacular and she likes the small town feel--everyone knows everyone else. It's like one big happy family.
The length of this recording is about 22 minutes long.
