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Studs Terkel interviews Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino on the 30th anniversary of Joffrey Ballet.
Studs Terkel discusses the history of dance and its future with Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino.
The playwright and former dancer join Studs to talk about the Black Ensemble Theater's production of Me and Miss D., the musical biography of Gomez and dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs Terkel continues to interview actress and singer Eartha Kitt. Part 2 of the interview begins with the song "Üsküdara", and ends with "Mountain High, Valley Low", both sung by Kitt. Kitt discusses the following; her career; her desire to entertain; her autobiography, "Thursday's Child"; her mothers death; the art of interacting with the audience; the femme fatale; her time with the Katherine Dunham Dancers; and her portrayl of Helen of Troy.