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Interviewing John Green, Peter Syverson, Nathan Davis, and Robert Falls (cast of Comedians)
Feb. 23, 1979 Studs talks with the cast of Trevor Griffin's Comedians about their production at the Wisdom Bridge Theater. Includes clips from the British music hall performer Max Miller (as The Cheeky Chappie).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Interviewing John DiFusco, Gary Sinise, Tom Irwin, and Will Zahrn
Jan. 27, 1984 Studs sits down with the creators of Tracers, a Vietnam War drama which premieres at the Steppenwolf Theatre. The dramatic readings include some graphic language.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Interviewing Joe McGinnis
Oct. 5, 1983 The non-fiction writer and novelist turned to the true crime genre to tell the story of former doctor and Army captain Jeffrey MacDonald, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters. The resulting book, Fatal Vision, led to a television miniseries and several subsequent court cases and publications.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Interviewing Joan Baez at the Deer Path Inn
Jul. 24, 1963 The singer, songwriter, and activist Joan Baez sits down with Studs to talk about her involvement in the folk music revival. Some of her songs are discussed, including Wagoner's Lad, What Have They Done to the Rain?, Joys of Love (Plaisir d'Amour), Mary Hamilton, All My Trials, and Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Interviewing Jim Brosnan ; part 2
Jun. 26, 1964 The former MLB pitcher discusses life after baseball, as sportscaster and author of two well-received books "The Long Season" and "Pennant Race." (Part Two of Two)
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Interviewing Jim Brosnan ; part 1
Jun. 26, 1964 The former MLB pitcher discusses life after baseball, as sportscaster and author of two well-received books "The Long Season" and "Pennant Race." (Part One of Two) Includes a sample of Studs Terkel's 1963 conversation with fictitious baseball player Fireball Kozak (as played by WFMT staffer Marty Robinson)
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Interviewing Jim Bolle and children from the orchestra and cast of "Noye's Fludde"
Jun. 23, 1965 Interview with Jim Bolle and young musicians Cheryl Griffin, Clyde Jennings, Lotilda Hudson, Joseph Johnson, Stephen Graham.
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