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Musicians Comedy, Satire
  • Zero Mostel

    Zero Mostel discusses the play "Rhinoceros" and acting theory ; part 2

    Aug. 14, 1961

    Zero Mostel talks about acting theory, French and American theater differences, and the reflection of art in society.

  • Zero Mostel

    Zero Mostel discusses the play "Rhinoceros" and acting theory ; part 1

    Aug. 14, 1961

    Zero Mostel talks about acting theory, French and American theater differences, and the reflection of art in society.

  • 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.

  • Interviewing Shel Silverstein

    Dec. 12, 1963
  • Dudley Moore

    Dudley Moore talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 6, 1963

    Dudley Moore discusses his influences and process, and performs original works such as "Little Miss Britten".

  • Frank Zappa

    Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa

    Aug. 1, 1970

    Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa. Songs include "Who are the Brain Police," "Brown Shoes Don't Make It," "Concentration Moon," "Mom and Dad," "Bow Tie Daddy," "Harry, You're a Beast," "What's the Ugliest Part of Your Body?" "Trouble Every Day," "Very Distraughtening," "White Ugliness" and "There Will Come a Time."

  • Carol Channing

    Carol Channing discusses her career

    May. 11, 1959

    Carol Channing discusses the following with Studs Terkel: her early career; her growth as actor/comedian; her approach to her work; her performance in "Lorelei" as Lorelei; her performance in "Wonderful Town" as Ruth; the job of the understudy; and breaking performance barriers and type casting.

  • W.C. Fields

    Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me"

    Jun. 7, 1971

    Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me".

  • Brick Top discusses her career, her colleagues, and the jazz scene

    May. 6, 1975

    Brick Top discusses her career, her colleagues, and the jazz scene.

  • Anna Russell

    Anna Russell discusses her career, beginning in opera, and moving into satirical comedy music performance

    Feb. 27, 1976
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