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  • A young white cabbie talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 26, 1962

    Interviewing a young white cabbie and farewell comments on the plane ride home when Studs traveled home from Montgomery, Alabama.

  • A tribute to Sam Wanamaker

    Dec. 1993

    Actor and director Sam Wanamaker died in December of 1993. In an interview in 1980, he discussed his love of Shakespeare's plays. Wanamaker's mission in life was to recreate, reconstruct and revive The Globe Theatre as it was in Shakespeare's days.

  • A program discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson and others

    May. 23, 1983

    Discussing the antinuclear movement with Sylvia Johnson, American Friends Service Committee, and two members of Greenham Commons.

  • A parent and teachers talk about the S.T.E.P. School for Autism

    Nov. 11, 1970

    Discussing the STEP School for autistic children with Alice Jerome, Mrs. Alberta Patterson, and Sally Heynemann. Topics include the behavior of the students, parental involvement, and the methods used at the STEP School and other schools. Includes a recording of children singing "Michael Finnegan." asdf

  • A panel of producers and directors discuss film education ; part 1

    A panel of producers and directors, Father Paul Carrico, Mike Whitney, Ron Sutton, Dick Lukenson, and Leo Dratfield discuss film theory and education on film in the classroom.

  • Marilyn Turkovich, Dennis Brutus, Joe Elder, Daphne Maijorca and Nieus Ingren

    A panel of academics discuss education

    Jun. 18, 1982

    Studs Terkel leads a panel discussion on global education and the issues immigrants face in the American educational system. Panel members include Marilyn Turkovich, Dennis Brutus, Joe Elder, Daphne Maijorca, and Liu Zongren.

  • Karel Reisz

    A London cab driver discusses traffic and Karel Reisz talks about making movies

    1962

    While riding in a cab, the driver talks about the narrow streets of London. He also talks about the traffic and why he believes traffic will only get worse in the future. Producer and director Karel Reisz explains how making films in England and America differ from how films are made Italy. Reisz also talks about the freedom of a director when making a film. With regards to viewership, according to Reisz, films are in 2nd place behind TV.

  • Yves Montand

    A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand

    1962

    While waiting to see Yves Montand, Studs speaks with a taxi driver through an interpreter, Michelle [Viande?]. Also speaks to Yves Montand.

  • A discussion with William Shirer

    Oct. 22, 1976

    The journalist and historian joins Studs for a discussion about the first installment of his memoir, Twentieth Century Journey, which weaves his personal history into the great historical events of the world around him. Includes a clip of the lawyer and politician William Jennings Bryan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with William Rushton

    Apr. 9, 1979

    The author sits down with Studs to discuss the history of the Cajun people, as described further in his book, The Cajuns: From Acadia to Louisiana.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with Sarah Hobson

    Sep. 24, 1979

    The British journalist and travel writer discusses her book, Masquerade: Adventure in Iran. In her research, she traveled the country while disguised as a man. She felt that it allowed her more of an ability to blend into the surroundings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • A discussion with Penny Lernoux

    Mar. 15, 1984

    The independent journalist questions the United States government and Papal policy regarding Latin America in her book, In Banks We Trust: Bankers and their Close Associates - The CIA, The Mafia, Drug Traders, Dictators, Politicians, and the Vatican.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with literary critic Malcolm Cowley

    Mar. 7, 1974

    Discussing past and present trends in American writing and interviewing distinguished American literary critic Malcolm Cowley.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with John Fowles

    Sep. 29, 1977

    Studs joins the British novelist at his Chicago hotel room to discuss his latest book, Daniel Martin.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A discussion with Jeffrey Goodman

    Feb. 12, 1981

    The archaeologist and author discusses the controversial theory that modern humans may have originated in North America, further explored in his book, American Genesis.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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