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  • Sam Wanamaker

    Sam Wanamaker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Dec. 4, 1964

    Terkel interviews actor/director Sam Wanamaker. They talk about his latest production of Macbeth at the Goodman Theater. This interview is done in two parts.

  • 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.

  • Victor Spinetti

    An interview with the insightful stage and film veteran Victor Spinetti

    Sep. 18, 1975

    This lighthearted interview with actor, director and author Victor Spinetti is juxtaposed by the September 5, 1975 bombing of the London Hilton, which took place mere hours beforehand and "two blocks away," according to Studs. The two discuss Spinetti's Welsh background, acting and comedy with nervous energy against a backdrop of gunshots and bomb threats.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class and Alice in Wonderland; part 1

    Feb. 5, 1968

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class post WW2 and his TV movie Alice in Wonderland; part 1.

  • Victor Spinetti

    Actor Victor Spinetti talks with Studs Terkel about "Oh, What A Lovely War!" ; part 2

    1962

    Part Two of this engrossing interview sees Spinetti elaborate on characters from Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!" in England. Includes a reading of "The English Seaside in High Summer" and an a capella performance of the musical's Act I closer, "Good-bye-ee!", both by Spinetti.

  • Stratford-upon-Avon

    Studs Terkel in Stratford-Upon-Avon. At the National Theatre and at the Falcon Hotel ; part 1

    1962

    Studs Terkel heads to the British town of Stratford-upon-Avon (the birthplace of William Shakespeare) intending to interview Sir John Gielgud, and getting a few words before Studs realizes that Sir John is not intending to be interviewed. He speaks instead to other members of the company. Then he meets Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence in the Falcon Hotel.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class and Alice in Wonderland; part 2

    Feb. 5, 1968

    Jonathan Miller discusses English society and class post WW2 and his TV movie Alice in Wonderland; part 2.

  • Victor Spinetti

    Actor Victor Spinetti talks with Studs Terkel about "Oh, What A Lovely War!" ; part 1

    1962

    English actor, director and writer Victor Spinelli discusses several aspects of Joan Littlewood's production of "Oh, What A Lovely War!", including the origin of the songs, slides and quotations used in the musical. The two also discuss the World War War I, blind patriotism and what an Italian drill sergeant might sound like. Includes as a reading of "Watchers Along the Mall" by Spinetti.

  • Interview with Sam Wanamaker

    Dec. 1993

    Terkel interviews actor/director Sam Wanamaker. Terkel talks about Sam Wanamaker, an actor and director who was forced to move to England during the Red Scare. This is in memoir of Wanamaker who had died of prostate cancer on December 18, 1993.

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