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  • Interview with Douglas Clayton

    Dec. 27, 1995

    Discussing the book "Floyd Dell: The Life and Times of an American Rebel" (published by I. R. Dee) with the author Douglass Clayton.

  • Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

    Oct. 20, 1975

    Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

  • Interviewing soprano and founder of the L'Opera Piccola opera troupe Sasha Gerritson, L'Opera Piccola music director David Richards, bass baritone David Laub, and Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Tucker

    Jun. 18, 1997
  • Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind

    1975

    Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind

  • Discussing the book "Willie and Dwike: An American Profile" with the author, journalist and editor William Zinsser

    Aug. 2, 1984
  • Discussing the life and work of jazz saxophonist Lawrence "Bud" Freeman with jazz trumpeter, fluegelhornist and journalist Dick Sudhalter

    Mar. 14, 1990
  • Discussing the book "Pastures of Plenty: A Self-Portrait" with the editor, rock critic and historian Dave Marsh

    Nov. 29, 1990
  • Erik Bye

    Erik Bye discusses the history of Norwegian immigration to America in the 19th century and his work as a television journalist and singer

    Aug. 18, 1975

    Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather information to produce a Norwegian television documentary about early Norwegian immigrants. Bye shares his interpretations of some of his songs and explains Norwegian music.

  • Terkel comments and presents musical performance of old jazz duets with Don DeMichael

    Sep. 20, 1978

    Don DeMichael, editor-in-chief of DownBeat, has brought a collection of jazz duets and critiques and evaluates the songs with Studs Terkel.

  • Duke Ellington

    Harriet Choice discusses jazz

    Aug. 7, 1978

    Chicago Tribune jazz critic Harriet Choice plays and discusses some favorite records from her own personal collection with Studs Terkel.

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