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  • Rodney Wright discusses solar energy

    Nov. 23, 1976

    Discussing solar energy and solar houses with architect Rodney Wright.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Roddy Doyle discusses his book "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha" winner of England's The Man Booker Prize

    Jan. 24, 1994

    Studs interview with Roddy Doyle, Irish writer, and author of "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha." Doyle reads several times from the book. Studs also reads a few lines from the book. Doyle describes the book set in the Republic of Ireland in the 1960's that portrays the life of a small boy. He discusses the characters and themes of the book that relate to real-life. Doyle speaks about his own childhood that is not reflected in the book. Studs notes that the musical comedy-drama film "Commitments" is based off Doyle's book.

  • Robin Moran

    Robin Moran discusses preparing for the Selma, Alabama civil rights with Studs Terkelmarch

    Apr. 9, 1965

    Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama, with Robin Moran [part 7, tape 1 of 2]. Robin described the feelings and activities before the march.

  • Robertson Davies discusses his new book "The Manticore"

    Oct. 24, 1972

    Canadian journalist and novelist Robertson Davies discusses his new book, the second installment in "The Deptford Trilogy" titled "The Manticore." Much of the discussion also focuses on the prequel, titled "Fifth Business."

  • Robertson Davies discusses his book, "Lyre of Orpheus"

    Jan. 26, 1989

    Robertson Davies, Canadian writer and professor, discusses his newest book, "Lyre of Orpheus," the third book in the "Cornish Trilogy." The summary of the book and its ties to the King Arthur legend are explained.

  • Roberto Dela Cruz on wine labor

    Roberto Dela Cruz in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 31, 1990
  • Robert Vaughn

    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.

  • Robert Twombly discusses the biography “Louis Sullivan: His Life and Work”

    Mar. 24, 1986

    Architectural historian Robert Twombly discusses the biography “Louis Sullivan: His Life and Work.” Referred to by Studs as the architect that most symbolizes Chicago architecture, Louis Sullivan, this program outlines Sullivan’s life as a prominent architect who was one of the first to incorporate nature, or "the organic", into architecture, and who ended his life in poverty. This program includes a clip from 1956 of Frank Lloyd Wright speaking to his contemporaries, indignant, asking what took them so long to recognize Louis Sullivan and his genius in the architectural field?

  • Robert Theobald in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 10, 1986
  • Robert Theobald discusses his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II”

    Apr. 30, 1970

    Economist Robert Theobald discusses changes in society, the future’s outlook, and his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II” with Studs Terkel.

  • Robert Theobald discusses guaranteed annual income

    1969

    Economist Robert Theobald and Studs Terkel discuss Theobald’s idea of guaranteed annual income and various economic matters.

  • Robert Short and Candy Zmuda

    Robert Short discusses his book “The Gospel According to Peanuts”

    1975

    Theologian Robert Short talks with Studs Terkel about the Christian allegories and references in the comic strip “Peanuts” as well as Short’s book “The Gospel According to Peanuts.” Terkel reads a few excerpts from Short’s book. Terkel, Short, and Cathy Zmuda read a few “Peanuts” comic strips and all three assume various “Peanuts” characters during the readings.

  • Robert Scheer talks with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 25, 1965

    Discussing Vietnam and interviewing Robert Scheer.

  • Robert Rydell

    Robert Rydell discusses his book "All the World's a Fair: Visions of Empire at American International Expositions, 1876-1916"

    Jun. 26, 1985

    Discussing the book "All the World's a Fair: Visions of Empire at American International Expositions, 1876-1916" (published by University of Chicago Press) with the author, historian Robert Rydell.

  • Robert Noel Parker in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 11, 1988
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