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Andre Watts's mother believed learning to play music was as important as learning the alphabet and mathematics in school. Watts first studied the fiddle for six months before he went onto the piano. Watts believed playing the piano was a transitory art and that his interpretation of a composer's music was very important to convey to his audiences.
Leo Stodolsky and film director Gerald Temaner discuss college students' activity — or lack thereof — and their magazine, New University Thought.
Leo Stodolsky and Gerald Temaner discuss college students' activity — or lack thereof — and their magazine, New University Thought.
Studs interviews Phyl Garland about her book "Sound of Soul." They discuss the history of music and how black music influenced white music. Studs reads a quote from her book where she quoted Lerone Bennett. Garland also reads from her book a few times. They discuss how music changed over time for blacks from spirituals to slave songs to the blues because it was a reflection of their lives. Garland explains how blacks used music to help them through their trials and frustrations.
Studs interviews Phyl Garland about her book "Sound of Soul." They discuss various musicians that she mentions in her book and their influence on black music. Garland explains the music of young black artists and how commercialization of music gave blacks an opportunity that they would not have had otherwise. Garland talks about how Fannie Lou Hamer used music to express her message in the Civil Rights Movement and as a women's rights activist. Studs and Garland discuss various black female artists and their music.
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
After enrolling in law school at age 49, Stern breaks down the double-standards and monopoly power of the legal profession.
Discussing the book, "The Rape of the Taxpayer," and interviewing the author Philip M. Stern.
*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Discussing "Sweet Will: Poems" (published by Atheneum) with poet Philip Levine.
Reading from "Selected poems" (published by Atheneum) and "On the Edge" (Stone Wall Press) with the author, poet Philip Levine.
Philip Hilts, an author and journalist, discusses behavior modification and it advantages and dangers. He delves into B. F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov's work and explains how behavior modification is used today. Hilts discusses cases used in prisons, schools, and workplaces. Hilts also talks about typical medications given to children who are said to experience hyperactivity.
Discussing the book "The Poets of Tin Pan Alley: A History of America's Great Lyricists" (published by Oxford Press) with the author Philip Furia.
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.