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Terkel comments and presents Chicago comedy revisited
Oct. 1, 1976 Terkel comments and presents Chicago comedy revisited. Includes excerpts of Dick Gregory's routine and an interview with him, Mike Nichols, Bob Newhart and Burr Tillstrom.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment, part 3
Feb. 19, 1965 Dick Gregory satirizes capital punishment in the United States, calls for the churches to take action, and talks about potential actions from "demonstrators." Other panel members answer audience questions (Father James Jones, Norval Morris, Hans W. Mattick, and Arthur Wineberg). Hosted by the University of Chicago. (Part 3 of 3)
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Panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment, part 2
Feb. 19, 1965 A panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment (tapes A and B) and with Dick Gregory (tape C). Includes presentations by Father James G. Jones and Norval Morris. (Part 2 of 3)
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Panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment, part 1
Feb. 19, 1965 A panel at University of Chicago Law School discuss ending capital punishment (tapes A and B) and with Dick Gregory (tape C). Includes presentations from Hans W. Mattick and Arthur Wineberg. (Part 1 of 3)
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Dick Gregory discusses his career
May. 14, 1970 Lillian Smith excerpt opens the program.
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Dick Gregory discusses his book "Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature"
May. 30, 1973 Comedian and activist Dick Gregory joins Studs Terkel to discuss his new book “Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature.” Gregory talks about his experiences fasting for both political and health reasons, and he comments on hunger in America, the power of the navy bean, and changing trends in eating. The two discuss the peace movement and Watergate, and Gregory shares his experience as a black man in the military. Gregory believes that how you treat yourself and your body reflects how you treat others.
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Dick Gregory discusses American politics
Dec. 17, 1964 This interview begins with a clip of one of Dick Gregory’s performances, where he talks about nonviolence and Native Americans. Studs Terkel introduces his guest as an observer, explaining that comedians are the best observers in society. Gregory offers extended analogies to communicate his views on a variety of topics, including the Vietnam War, race relations, segregation, human rights, and urban renewal. [The date is unclear, but it has to be after 1970, since the Kent State Shootings were mentioned]