Peter Ustinov discusses his career in the arts
Peter Ustinov discusses his wide-ranging career in the arts as an actor, author, director, and dramatist.
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Peter Ustinov discusses his wide-ranging career in the arts as an actor, author, director, and dramatist.
Michael Frayn reads from his book "At Bay in Gear Street" and how he approaches writing. Oliver Howes, a livery driver, talks about music, his middle class background, and his work;part 1.
Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. In his book, "Feiffer on Nixon: The Cartoon Presidency," Jules Feiffer tries to give his readers his take on politics and the government. In addition, through his descriptions of the cartoon panels, Feiffer offers his explanations of who President Nixon was.
Joyce Grenfell discusses her career (and includes portion of interview with Clancy Sigal, which starts around 39:08).
Folklorist and radio show host John Henry Faulk discusses his book "Fear on Trial," covering his experiences being on the Hollywood blacklist and his lawsuit against AWARE; includes Christmas story at the end of part 2.
Harold Prince discusses his direction of Madame Butterfly while also discussing operas, musicals, and theater in general.
Discussing the books "Myron" and "Burr" and interviewing the author Gore Vidal.
Studs Terkel interviews comedian Charlie Hill. The interview begins with a musical selection, "Custer Died For Your Sins" by Floyd Red Crow Westerman. The other musical selections presented were "Here Come the Anthros", "BIA", and "Native North American Child". Hill discusses the following: his comedic career; his view of Native American Indian culture; anthropologists and other social scientists; the book "Hanta Yo" by Ruth Beebe Hill; the portrayal and stereotypes of Native American Indians; and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.