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  • The Walawa Basies talk with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Jan. 14, 1969

    Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Walawa Basies: Kelvin Strong, Orlando Lucas, and Levon Campbell.

  • The Walawa Basies talk with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Jan. 14, 1969

    Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Walawa Basies: Kelvin Strong, Orlando Lucas, Levon Campbell, and Justine Cordwell. This is an Interview done in two parts

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "u" girl at the establishment (Part 2) while Studs was in England.

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "Upper U" girl at the establishment (Part 1) while Studs was in England.

  • Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee

    The Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee discusses the civil rights movement, protests, and jail with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 1962

    Terkel talks with Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee about the civil rights movement, protests, and jail.

  • The Lira Singers in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 28, 1986

    Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by The Lira Singers

  • Flying Burrito Brothers

    The Flying Burrito Brothers discuss their album "The Gilded Palace of Sin"

    Mar. 1, 1969

    This program presents the musical group the Flying Burrito Brothers and their album 'The Gilded Palace of Sin'. Studs Terkel interviews two of the band members, Chris Ethridge and Gram Parsons. The following topics discussed are: the artists' backgrounds; their musical perspective; their songwriting; Los Angeles; earthquakes; their early life; their lyrics; life in the south (America); and instrumentation. The following musical excerpts are presented: "Wheels"; "Sin City"; "My Uncle"; "Do You Know How It Feels"; and "Hippie Boy".

  • The Emerson String Quartet discuss the founding and successes of the group

    Aug. 30, 1989

    The Emerson String Quartet's members Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), David Finckel (violoncello), and Philip Setzer (violin) discuss their past work, scheduled performances, and musical techniques.

  • The Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak, and Augustine Stevens discuss Sierra Leone and the Peace Corps; part 1

    Jul. 26, 1966

    Discussing Sierra Leone, the Peace Corps, and interviewing the Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak, and Augustine Stevens. They also discuss the languages, culture, religion, and history of Sierra Leone. Includes clips of African music (from Sierra Leone).

  • The cast of Brendan Behan's "The Hostage" discusses their play and theatre at large

    Feb. 26, 1961

    Cast members include Anita Dangler, Victor Spinetti, Michael Forrest, Helena Carroll, Beulah Garrick, and Aubrey Morris

  • The cast of "In White America" discuss the play

    Feb. 24, 1965

    Moses Gunn, Elizabeth Franz, and Novella Nelson, cast members of Martin Duberman's "In White America," discuss the play and its reception. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or 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.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Tess Gallagher in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 26, 1992

    Discussing the books "Moon Crossing Bridge: Poetry" (published by Graywolf Press) and "Portable Kisses" (published by Capra Press) with poet Tess Gallagher. Program includes an excerpt of a 1986 interview with Gallagher and Raymond Carver.

  • Terry Jones discusses his books "Fairy Tales" and "The Saga of Eric the Viking"

    Nov. 18, 1983

    Discussing and reading from "Fairy Tales" and "The Saga of Eric the Viking" (both published by Schocken Press) with the author Terry Jones.

  • Terkel talks jazz with Teddy Wilson and John McDonough

    Apr. 27, 1976

    Studs Terkel and John McDonough talk with jazz pianist Teddy Wilson about his influences and career. Wilson was initially strongly influenced by Fats Waller and later came to highly admire Earl Hines. He adapted their clean and clear piano style to his own work. Wilson aspired to be a classical musician but felt he could not attain the performance level required because his time was spent in jazz. He was an original member of the Benny Goodman trio alongside both Goodman and Krupa. He was a part of the first inter racial group to play in public.

  • Terkel reads from Mary Robeson's book of short stories.

    Jun. 17, 1988

    Reading the short stories, Adore her, and For real

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