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  • Zero Mostel

    Zero Mostel discusses the play "Rhinoceros" and acting theory ; part 2

    Aug. 14, 1961

    Zero Mostel talks about acting theory, French and American theater differences, and the reflection of art in society.

  • Zero Mostel

    Zero Mostel discusses the play "Rhinoceros" and acting theory ; part 1

    Aug. 14, 1961

    Zero Mostel talks about acting theory, French and American theater differences, and the reflection of art in society.

  • Zero Mostel

    Zero Mostel discusses acting and improvisation

    Oct. 1, 1976

    Contrary to what some people believe, Zero Mostel says that being an actor is not that easy of a job. Everything one knows, Mostel explains, becomes apart of who you are. The more one knows, the better his/her work will be.

  • Yves Montand

    Yves Montand ; part 3

    1962

    Interviewing Yves Montand in Paris : Studs Terkel in France (part 3).

  • Yves Montand

    Yves Montand ; part 2

    1962

    Interviewing Yves Montand in Paris : Studs Terkel in France (part 2).

  • Yves Montand

    Yves Montand ; part 1

    1962

    Interviewing Yves Montand in Paris : Studs Terkel in France (part 1).

  • Woody Allen

    Woody Allen discusses his work as a comedic writer and performer

    Jun. 1, 1965

    Woody Allen discusses his life and art, the influence of both success and failure on his work, and how he finds comedy in life’s difficulties and trials. He discusses his first screenplay, “What’s Up Pussycat?” and other comedians who have influenced the development of his own comedic work, including Mort Sahl, Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, and George S. Kaufman.

  • Wole Soyinka discusses the play "Death and the King's Horseman"

    Oct. 11, 1979

    Wole Soyinka discusses the play "Death and the King's Horseman." Includes passages from the play and Nigerian funeral music.

  • Warren Leming discusses and performs songs from the play "The Eight Hours"

    Apr. 8, 1987

    Terkel comments and presents songs and stories from "The Eight Hours"

  • Vivica Lindfors

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society

    Feb. 2, 1974

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society. Includes Viveca Lindfors reciting lines written by Lillian Hellman.

  • Victor Banerjee

    Victor Banerjee discusses the film "Passage to India"

    Apr. 23, 1985

    In addition to talking about the film "Passage to India," Victor Banerjee, also talks about Gandhi and India's class system. Included in this interview are excerpts of Satyajit Ray and Shanta Gandi.

  • Vic Greco and Fred Willard discuss their original comedy skits

    Oct. 4, 1962

    While performing some of their original material, comedians Vic Greco and Fred Willard talk about how they come up with their ideas for their shows. Always the entertainers, and while talking over one another, Greco and Willard explain that most of what they do on stage is improvisation.

  • Ute Lemper in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 1, 1994

    Interviewing German actress and cabaret singer Ute Lemper. Program includes excerpts of a November 9, 1963 interview with Lotte Lenya, and a November 30, 1960 interview with Marlene Dietrich.

  • Uta Hagen discusses her book "Respect for Acting"

    Feb. 9, 1982

    Being able to use one's own life experiences should be used when playing a part is something Uta Hagen teaches in her book, "Respect for Acting". Hagen also points out the importance of keeping the audience engaged. Should someone on stage do something out of the ordinary, it's an incredible moment, as it's where the audience has placed their attention.

  • Paul B. Robeson

    Tribute to Paul B. Robeson

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