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.

Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.

Part 1 of this program begins with Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from the book "Giants of Jazz" , which describes Dizzy Gillespie's early life. Gillespie discusses the following: the state of jazz; his fellow musicians; jazz contributors; jazz fundamentals; and his tours abroad. Gillespie's "Groovin' High" is played towards the end of this part of the program.

Renee Fleming discusses her musical upbringing, her repertoire, her relationship to performance, and more.

Presenting music by coronet player Ruby Braff prior to an appearance at Rick's Cafe.

Studs interview with Stan Getz and Penny Tyler about the Chicago Jazz Festival at Grand Park. Penny Tyler names many of the musicians performing in the festival that she arranged. Stan Getz shares information about a bill submitted by Congressman Conyers to preserve jazz. He also discusses the jazz audience and the future of jazz artists. Studs plays an ensemble with Stan Getz and the Beaux-Arts String Quartet, "Blood Count" by Billy Strayhorn, and "Crazy Rhythm."