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Authors, Writers Literature Music
  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.

  • Robertson Davies in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 26, 1989
  • Reading the letters of ex-convict Jimmy Blake

    Jul. 11, 1962

    Terkel comments and reads letters of ex-convict Jimmy Blake

  • Ralph Ellison discusses music

    Jun. 18, 1992

    The blues and jazz are topics covered by Ralph Ellison. Ellison himself started to play the trumpet at the age of seven. Ellison said for him, when hearing classical music, he then had to go and find classical literature.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings"

    1985

    In the of first of many appearances on Studs' radio show, Oliver Sacks discusses his book "Awakenings" and recounts several patient profiles from his groundbreaking treatment application of L-DOPA to sufferers of Sleeping sickness and Parkinson's disease. They explore his work in the context of Studs' concept of Feeling Tone and Sacks tells of a remarkable scene with aphasic patients reacting to a speech of then President Ronald Reagan.

  • Ned Rorem discusses his writing and compositions

    1966

    Ned Rorem discusses the differences between writing books and writing compositions, his book "The Paris Diary of Ned Rorem", and how he uses poetry in his compositions.

  • Michael Anania discusses his poetry collection, "Riversongs"

    Mar. 2, 1979

    Poet and editor Michael Anania discusses his poetry collection, “Riversongs” and reads selected works from the collection. Anania discusses the themes of place, transience, and permanence in the Midwest. Episode includes relevant music recordings, including a number of unidentified instrumental recordings and songs by Woody Guthrie, Los Jaivas, and Joni Mitchell.

  • Maya Angelou discusses her early life and African American culture and people

    Apr. 1, 1960

    Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. Musical selections have been removed due to copyright.

  • E. Y. (Yip) Harburg discuss his book "At This Point in Rhyme"

    Feb. 18, 1977

    E.Y. (Yip) Harburg and Studs Terkel read from the book "At This Point in Rhyme". E.Y. Harburg also discusses his thoughts on humanity, how to properly write a song, and the importance of light verse and humor as a basis for everything he creates. Excerpts of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" by the Weavers, and a Broadway recording of "How Are Things in Glocca Morra" are played in the original airing but have been removed from this version for copyright reasons.

  • Discussing the novel "The Career of Magda V.: A Novel" with the author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 1

    Nov. 1, 1985
  • Discussing the history of music with author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 2

    Nov. 1, 1985
  • Discussing the book "High Times, Hard Times" with Anita O'Day

    May. 3, 1990

    Program includes an excerpt of a 1975 interview with O'Day (T3024.5).

  • Discussing the book "Ensemble!: A Rehearsal Guide to Thirty Great Works of Chamber Music" with Abram Loft

    Jun. 24, 1992
  • Discussing the autobiographical play "A Couple of Blaguards," the authors, brothers Frank and Malachy McCourt

    Jul. 24, 1984
  • August Derleth discusses his writing influences ; part 2 | In the 2nd interview, Iris Ford discusses and demonstrates playing the sleigh bells

    In conclusion, August Derleth, spoke of his biggest influences, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Derleth believed that one day there would be a renaissance of great literary authors. With regards to playing the sleigh bells in churches, Iris Ford says its like blending something ridiculous to the sublime. Ford, a self-taught sleigh bell player, plays for all types of religious orders. Because playing the music is for God, says Ford, it needs to be exceptional.

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