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Workers Literature
  • Michael Frayn discusses satire in the first half and Oliver Howes discusses music in the second half; part 1

    1962

    Michael Frayn reads from his book "At Bay in Gear Street" and how he approaches writing. Oliver Howes, a livery driver, talks about music, his middle class background, and his work;part 1.

  • John Malkovich

    John Malkovich and Gary Sinise discuss the film "Of Mice and Men"

    Sep. 29, 1981

    Studs Terkel discusses the upcoming new film "Of Mice and Men", based on the novel written by John Steinbeck with the starring actors, John Malkovich (Lennie) and Gary Sinise (George). The program begins with the opening excerpt from the play "Of Mice and Men" featuring Terkel (George) and Win Stracke (Lennie) from 1952, which then leads into Malkovich and Sinise's interpretation of the rest of the scene. Folk singer Utah Phillips song "On the Goodnight Loving Trail" is presented as a comparison to themes expressed in "Of Mice and Men".

  • Interviewing author Dennis Smith, author of "The Final Fire"

    Sep. 18, 1975

    Interviewing author Dennis Smith, author of "The Final Fire."

  • Discussing the book "Guardian Angel" with Sara Paretsky

    Jan. 29, 1992
  • Discussing the book "Flight of the Gin Fizz : Midlife at 4,500 Feet" with the author, book editor and critic Henry Kisor

    Sep. 9, 1997
  • Discussing the book "Blue Belle" with the author, attorney Andrew Vachss

    Dec. 13, 1988
  • Abram Loft discusses his career and his book "Violin and Keyboard"

    Jul. 25, 1974

    Abram Loft discusses his career, his book "Violin and Keyboard", art, and music education. Includes Abram Loft reading a passage from his book "Violin and Keyboard". Includes Abram Loft reading excerpts from newspapers.

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