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  • Vivica Lindfors

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society

    Feb. 2, 1974

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society. Includes Viveca Lindfors reciting lines written by Lillian Hellman.

  • Lauren Becall

    Vito Russo discusses his award-winning book "The Celluloid Closet"

    Jul. 17, 1981

    Discussing the book "The celluloid closet: homosexuality in the movies" with the author Vito Russo.

  • Virginia Collins discusses her family and social justice issues

    1970

    Virginia Collins said her grandfather believed if the parish communities could afford to provide a white teacher for white school children, then the parishes of Black communities must do the same for the Black children. Collins also talks about her son Walter's legal case and his being in jail for violating six counts of induction to the army.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Virgil Thomson discusses his career as a music composer for opera and film

    Jul. 24, 1973

    Studs interview with Virgil Thomson about his career as a music composer. Thomson shares his work with Gertrude Stein in operas "Mother of Us All" and "Four Saints In Three Acts." He discusses his preference for black artists. Thomson describes his work in documentary films such as "Plow That Broke the Plains." He also shares information about the cajun music "Squeeze Box" in the film "Louisiana Story." This edited version does not include the music pieces.

  • Vine Deloria

    Vine Deloria discusses Native American rights and history

    Jan. 20, 1975

    Vine Deloria discusses Native American rights and history focusing on treaties formed and broken by the United State government. Original recording 1965063-3-1 includes music by Buffy Sainte-Marie.

  • Vine Deloria

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence"

    Oct. 12, 1979

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence", religion, ethics, Native Americans, Native American culture, and Native American history. Includes a previous interview with Vine Deloria at O'Hare Airport.

  • Vine Deloria discusses his book "American Indians, American Justice"

    Nov. 17, 1983

    Buffalo, land, barbed wire, treaties and legal cases are all topics of Vine Deloria's book, "American Indians, American Justice". A lawyer and a Sioux Indian himself, Deloria points out a tricky question for the courts -- What constitutes Indian country?

  • Vincent Dowling discusses his career in theater

    Mar. 1, 1990

    Actor, director, and author Vincent Dowling performs scenes and roles from his repertoire. He discusses his previous plays and touches on what influenced his career in acting and directing.

  • Victor S. Navasky, Christopher Cerf in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 14, 1984

    Discussing the book "The Experts Speak: The Definitive Compendium of Authoritative Misinformation" (published by Pantheon) with the authors, music and television producer Christopher Cerf and "The Nation" editor Victor Navasky.

  • Victor S. Navasky in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 17, 1996

    Discussing the book "Report From Iron Mountain: On the Possibility and Desirability of Peace" (published by The Free Press) with the author of the book's introduction, editor of "The Nation," Victor Navasky.

  • Victor S. Navasky discusses his book "Kennedy Justice"

    Dec. 10, 1971

    Discussing the book "Kennedy Justice" and interviewing the author Victor S. Navasky.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Victor S. Navasky discusses blacklisting of entertainers

    Dec. 1980
  • Victor Banerjee

    Victor Banerjee discusses the film "Passage to India"

    Apr. 23, 1985

    In addition to talking about the film "Passage to India," Victor Banerjee, also talks about Gandhi and India's class system. Included in this interview are excerpts of Satyajit Ray and Shanta Gandi.

  • Vic Greco and Fred Willard discuss their original comedy skits

    Oct. 4, 1962

    While performing some of their original material, comedians Vic Greco and Fred Willard talk about how they come up with their ideas for their shows. Always the entertainers, and while talking over one another, Greco and Willard explain that most of what they do on stage is improvisation.

  • Vic Banks discusses his latest book "The Pantanal: Brazil's Forgotten Wilderness"

    Feb. 19, 1992

    Author Vic Banks discusses his travels as a travel photographer and his recent excursion in the UNESCO World Heritage site the Pantanal which is the world’s largest wetland. Banks, highlights troubles facing the wetland including poaching, land development encroachment and mining.

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