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Journalists

  • David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited

    Oct. 12, 1973
  • Valentin Pluchek and Stanislaw Pchenikov discuss Russian theater, specifically Moscow ; part 1

    Jan. 19, 1962
  • Bill Leonard

    Studs Terkel and William (Bill) Leonard discuss their favorite memories of Frank Holzfeind and the Blue Note Jazz Club in Chicago

    Jan. 9, 1975
  • Calvin (Bud) Trillin

    Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Third Helpings”

    Apr. 22, 1983
  • Robert Kotlowitz

    Novelist Robert Kotlowitz reads from and discusses his book "The Boardwalk"

    Feb. 3, 1977
  • Norman Mailer

    Norman Mailer discusses his writing, literature, and American life

    Mar. 17, 1960
  • Interview with Michael Frayn

    Sep. 22, 1975
  • David Attenborough

    Interview with David Attenborough

    Feb. 8, 1985
  • James Cameron discusses his career ; part 1

    Jun. 4, 1973
  • Judy Nichol and seniors Jim and Kurt discuss drugs in high school

    May. 8, 1973
  • Lois Wille discusses the many problems at Crane High School

    Dec. 14, 1965
  • Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg"

    Sep. 25, 1996
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