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Robert Vaughn talks with Studs Terkel
1970 Robert Vaughn takes time out from his Drury Lane appearance in "Tender Trap" to discuss his new book "Only Victims" with Studs Terkel. The discussion spans the years 1938 when Martin Dies became the first House Committee on Unamerican Activities (HUAC) chairman to Vice President Spiro Agnew's condemnation of the "New York Times" and "Washington Post". Vaughn created the title of his book "Only Victims" from a Dalton Trumbo speech that reflected back on the era of HUAC as being one where there were no heroes, no villains, only victims.
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Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 2
Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 2.
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Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 1
Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 1.
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Robert Falls and Brian Dennehy discuss the play “Galileo”
Oct. 3, 1986 Director Robert Falls and actor Brian Dennehy discuss the playwright Bertolt Brecht and their production of his play “Galileo.”
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Rita Moreno discusses her role in West Side Story ; part 2
Jun. 13, 1962 Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Anita in West Side Story.
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Rita Moreno discusses her role in West Side Story ; part 1
Jun. 13, 1962 Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Anita in West Side Story.
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Rich Bailey and Rick Cluchey discuss Samuel Beckett and theater
Jul. 11, 1975 Rich Bailey and Rick Cluchey discuss performing Endgame by Samuel Beckett and Beckett's influence on their careers. Duplicate to file ID 18646. This recording does not include the musical tribute.
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Ray Gordon and Susanne Nussbaum discuss the play "Disabled Genius" and people with disabilities
Nov. 27, 1979 Ray Gordon, writer and director, and Susanne Nussbaum, cast member of "Disabled Geniuses," discuss the play and the life of people with disabilities. Nussbaum recalls experiences of discrimination she and her friends have faced due to their differences. Both interviewees then talk about the members of the play and some of the characters involved.
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Promoting the Goodman Theatre's production of "The Gospel at Colonus" with Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
Jun. 14, 1990 Promoting the Goodman Theatre's production of "The Gospel at Colonus"
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Presenting music with actress and cabaret singer Andrea Marcovicci
May. 10, 1993 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Andrea Marcovicci
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Presenting a performance of the one-man play "Presenting Mr. Frederick Douglass," with actor Fred Morsell
Feb. 3, 1995 Terkel comments and presents a performance by Fred Morsell
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Presenting a performance of the Duke Ellington musical "Jump for Joy" with the Pegasus Players
Oct. 1, 1993 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by the Pegasus Players
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Playwright August Wilson, actor James Earl Jones, and director Lloyd Richards discuss their play "Fences"
Feb. 7, 1986 The Goodman Theatre cast of the play “Fences” discuss some of the major themes from the play, including the African-American experience and race relations, particularly in Major League Baseball.
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Philip Anglin, Ken Ruta and Penny Fuller discuss their roles in "The Elephant Man"
Jan. 8, 1980 Cast members Philip Anglin, Ken Ruta and Penny Fuller talk about their roles as John Merrick, Mr. Treves and Mrs. Kendal, respectively. They also talk about having great appreciation for their roles and being able to see audience's reactions to their performances.