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Actors Authors, Writers Film
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Paul Robeson

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson

    Jan. 28, 1976

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson. Studs talks about his personal memories, the social impact and music of Paul Robeson. Excerpts from 1925362-4-1 Mr Robeson' friends recall memories of him: Earl Dickerson one of the 1 st black aldermen of Chicago, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams football player, Studs Terkel, Claudia Cassidy(1925655-4-1), Eddie Balchowski, Veteran, painter, poet(1934701-3-1) Includes excerpts from 1925362-4-1 and music. Similar to 1925362-3-1, but not identical. 01/23/1976 date of death.

  • Simone Signoret, Simone de Beauvoir, Francoise Rosay in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 7, 1989

    Excerpts of interviews with Simone Signoret (actress and author), Simone de Beauvoir (author), and Francoise Rosay (actress).

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 2

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 2.

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 1

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 1.

  • Peggy Nelson, Arnaud d'Usseau, and Olivier Bernier

    1962

    Studs speaks to actress Peggy Nelson, playwright Arnaud d'Usseau, and student Olivier Bernier while he is in France. [Part 2 includes Yves Montand.]

  • Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks discusses his new movie "The Twelve Chairs"

    Dec. 10, 1970
  • Maggie Renzi and John Sayles discuss the movie "Return of the Seacaucus Seven"

    Feb. 1, 1981

    Discussing the movie "Return of the Secaucus seven" with Maggie Renzi and John Sayles.

  • John Sayles

    Interviewing author, screenwriter and director John Sayles

    Aug. 23, 1988
  • Interviewing Austrian actor, director and screenwriter Maximilian Schell

    Sep. 21, 1992
  • Interview with Simon Callow

    Feb. 8, 1996

    Interviewing actor and author Simon Callow.

  • Michael Caine

    Interview with Michael Caine

    Dec. 9, 1992

    Interviewing actor and author Michael Caine.

  • Marcel Ophuls

    Interview with Marcel Ophuls and Helene Rosenberg-Sachs

    Feb. 21, 1973
  • John Sayles

    Interview with John Sayles

    Jun. 10, 1991

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