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  • Larry Arrick, Tom Earhart and James Patterson discuss their upcoming performance at the Playwrights Theater ; part 2

    Dec. 14, 1961

    Theater director Larry Arrick and actors Tom Earhart and James Patterson discuss the one-act play Zoo Story written by Tony award-winning playwright Edward Albee.

  • Buster Keaton

    Buster Keaton discusses the release of "When Comedy Was King"

    Sep. 5, 1960

    Silent film pioneer Buster Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent classics, and more. Studs asks Keaton about the stylistic differences between him and Chaplin, whether he would recreate silent films, and how they compare to today's film-making.

  • Agnes De Mille

    Agnes de Mille dicusses her career as a dancer and choreographer

    May. 11, 1960

    Dancer and choreographer Agnes de Mille discusses her career.

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