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  • Ivy Compton Burnett discusses her life and work while Studs is in London, England(part 2). Peter Hall theater director at Aldwych and Stratford theaters is also interviewed; part 1

    1962

    Ivy Compton Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England in part 2. Ms Compton- Burnett, shares with Studs that she has never been a actor she had always been an observer, and he agrees that her writing reflects that accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality end 13:00. Studs then begins interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr Hall is the director of both the Aldwych and Stratford theaters, and director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 1

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" and "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".. Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and cartoonists.

  • Wright Morris in conversation with Studs Terkel

    1980

    The interview begins with Wright Morris reading from a essay he had presented at a conference on Arts in Public. Wright Morris, an American novelist and essayist , discusses how society no longer participates in consuming the arts, only skimming the surface by reading a review. Mr Morris argues that the bulk of society does not embrace or learn from the past mostly due to the fact there is no knowledge and a lack of curiosity to gain that knowledge.

  • Discussing the book "The Best of Life" with editor David Scherman

    Oct. 12, 1973
  • Herbert Block, known as "Herblock," discusses his drawings as an editorial cartoonist and the new book "Straight Herblock"

    Nov. 13, 1964

    Herblock and Studs talk about his newest book "Straight Herblock." They talk about some of his most acclaimed drawings and the social/political questions they pose.

  • Margaret Randall in discussion with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 24, 1986
  • Discussing the book "How it feels when a parent dies" with the author Jill Krementz

    Jul. 15, 1981

    Discussing the book "How it feels when a parent dies" with the author Jill Krementz.

  • Arnold Wesker

    Arnold Wesker, english writer and playwright discusses his life and work.

    1962

    Arnold Wesker, English playwright and writer in several genres discusses scenes from the play "Roots". Mr Wesker further discusses his plays and the current cast traveling around England performing several of his plays. The interview tape ends and Studs recalls the remainder of the interview alone as a postscript.

  • Robert Rauschenberg

    Discussing the book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with the author, Mary Lynn Kotz

    Oct. 29, 1991

    Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

  • Margaret Atwood

    Interview with Margaret Atwood

    Feb. 28, 1989

    Discussing the book "Cat's Eye," (published by Bantam Books) with the author Margaret Atwood.

  • Tom Wolfe

    Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe discuss architecture and Wolfe's book, From Bauhaus to Our House

    Nov. 16, 1981

    Discussing the book "From Bauhaus to our house" with the author and journalist Tom Wolfe.

  • 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.

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