We'll always have Cleveland. How does that become the title of an upcoming autobiography of an author who wrote and produced shows in Hollywood like the Man from UNCLE and Hollywood Squares? What's the Cleveland Connection?

If you haven't heard of Les Roberts, you may know his Cleveland-based private detective character Milan Jacovich, subject of 13 stories. And if you don't know Milan, you don't know... well, what are you waiting for?

The Milan Jacovich books ooze Cleveland - the people, landmarks and institutions will all be familiar - from the Plain Dealer to the streets and suburbs to the Browns, Cavs and Indians.

So grab a kielbasa sandwich and a Strohs (you'll hear why) and listen in.

In this interview, Les tells us why he chose Cleveland, details about Milan and how writing is the ultimate entrepreneurial venture.

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February 15, 2006 Interview

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