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  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents"Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" ; part 2

    May. 27, 1971

    Presenting an award-winning summary program of "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" series 1971-72: "A gathering of survivors" (part two) with Jim Sheridan, Pauline Kael, Emma Tiller, Frank Czerwonka, Cesar Chavez, William Benton, Sidney Weinberg. Chapter 12.

  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary

    Aug. 15, 1997

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

  • Studs Terkel discusses literature, mining and Moberly, Missouri with author Jack Conroy

    1968

    Studs discusses literature, mining and Moberly, Missouri with author Jack Conroy. Conroy had recently (1966) released "Anyplace But Here", a republished version of "They Seek A City", in collaboration with Arna Bontemps. Topics include proletarian literature, coal mining in America, Conroy's home town of Moberly, Missouri, and Conroy's earlier work, including "The Disinherited" (1933).

  • Michael Frayn discusses satire in the first half and Oliver Howes discusses music in the second half; part 1

    1962

    Michael Frayn reads from his book "At Bay in Gear Street" and how he approaches writing. Oliver Howes, a livery driver, talks about music, his middle class background, and his work;part 1.

  • Jim Fuerst, Terry Brunner in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 3, 1986

    Discussing the debate over the site of the new Chicago Public Library with poet Jim Fuerst and Terry Brunner, Executive Director of the Better Government Association.

  • Discussing the book "Flight of the Gin Fizz : Midlife at 4,500 Feet" with the author, book editor and critic Henry Kisor

    Sep. 9, 1997
  • Jeanne Stellman discusses her book "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them"

    Feb. 11, 1974

    Jeanne Stellman discusses her book, "Work Is Dangerous to Your Health: A Handbook of Health Hazards in the Workplace and What You Can Do About Them," and workplace safety issues in a variety of industries. Topics of discussion include the importance of prioritizing health in the workplace and consulting workers on workplace safety issues, and industry responses to occupational hazards.

  • Arnold Wesker

    Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1962

    Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 2) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprentices and when students began their apprenticeship (usually at the age of 15). This is a two part interview

  • Interview with Burton Bernstein

    Nov. 22, 1985

    Discussing the book "Plane Crazy: A Celebration of Flying" (published by Ticknor & Fields) with author Burton Bernstein.

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