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  • Interview with Marguerite Young

    Oct. 27, 1965

    Discussing the sprawling novel - Miss MacIntosh, My Darling - in a sprawling interview with its author, Marguerite Young.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Interview with Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Feb. 21, 1968

    Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri discuss Greece. Includes an interview with Irene Papas. Includes an interview with Nikos Gounaris. Includes Greek song sung by Melina Mercouri. Includes song ["Kamos"] by the composer [Dirocus]. Includes the song "Women of Souli." Includes song "Mitros and Mirina."

  • Interview with Joe Papp

    May. 1, 1980

    The American theatrical producer, director, and creator of Shakespeare in the Park shares some of his background and theories while visiting from New York.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Ian Wallace

    Interview with Ian Wallace

    Nov. 16, 1962

    British baritone Ian Wallace discusses the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Recorded while Studs was in England.

  • Ian Wallace

    Interview with Ian Wallace

    Nov. 16, 1962

    British baritone Ian Wallace discusses Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Recorded while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Harold Gary and Lou Gilbert

    Sep. 22, 1975

    The two actors discuss Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, which Studs describes as a marvelous piece of theater. Some clips of the vaudeville comedy duo Smith and Dale are played.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Guy Carawan

    Jan. 18, 1964

    The musician and historian shares with Studs his discovery of some of the folk music traditions of the people of John's Island, South Carolina.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Glenn Ohrlin

    Oct. 23, 1965

    The cowboy singer and poet entertains Studs with tales of his childhood in Minnesota and his days on the road in California and Nevada.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Gabriel Fielding

    1969

    The English novelist began his writing career after having established a medical practice in Kent. Here, he discusses his time in the Royal Army Medical Corps as well as his careers in medicine, literature, and academia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Evelyn Lear

    Nov. 2, 1966

    The American soprano sits down with Studs before her Chicago debut as Poppea in Monteverdi's Coronation of Poppea at the Lyric Opera.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Edith Mason

    1959

    Soprano Edith Mason and Studs reminisce about the golden days of Chicago opera.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Eamon Kelly

    Jan. 26, 1967

    The Irish actor and playwright joins Studs to discuss his role in "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" at the Shubert Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Dr. Herbert Zipper

    Mar. 15, 1982

    The Austrian-American conductor and longtime director of the Winnetka School of Music shares with Studs some of the musical discoveries he made while on a recent trip to China as educator and arts advocate.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Doctor X AKA Dr. Alan Nourse

    Jul. 16, 1965

    Discussing Intern by Doctor X, the candid journal written by Dr. Alan Nourse, who published under a pen name to protect his identity.

  • Interview with Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans Part 2

    1962

    Interviewing Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans while Studs was in England.

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