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  • Margaret Long

    Margaret Long talks with Studs Terkel

    1965

    Margaret Long discusses the relationship between African Americans and white southerners that live in Montgomery, Alabama. She discusses the reactions to the changes in civil rights laws.

  • Margaret Barry discusses her time as a singer and banjo player

    Oct. 9, 1961

    Margaret Barry and Michael Gorman, discuss traditional Irish music and their careers as musicians.

  • Margaret Barry and Michael Gorman discuss music

    1960

    Singer Margaret Barry and fiddler Michael Gorman reminisce about singing and playing at the Bedford Arms pub. Barry talks about how's she's travelled all over Ireland. She talks about how sad it is to not be doing as many live performances because times are changing to the jukebox.

  • Margaret Atwood

    Margaret Atwood discusses her poetry and her novel, "Surfacing"

    Jan. 28, 1976

    Canadian poet and novelist Margaret Atwood discusses her poetry and her first novel, “Surfacing,” focusing on the novel’s symbolism and the themes of nature, religion and memory. She compares life, attitudes, and politics in Canada with those of the United States.

  • Margaret Atwood

    Margaret Atwood discusses her novel "Life Before Man"

    Mar. 3, 1980

    Author Margaret Atwood discusses her novel "Life Before Man;" interview begins at :45.

  • Margaret Atwood discusses her novel "Alias Grace"

    Jan. 7, 1997
  • Marcel Ophuls discusses his documentary films

    Apr. 30, 1984

    Discussing the showing of his films with film maker Marcel Ophuls.

  • Marcel Marceau

    Marcel Marceau talks with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 6, 1960

    French actor and mime Marcel Marceau discusses the art of pantomime and many of his performances including "The Overcoat" by Gogol and "The Mask Maker". Marceau also discusses the history of pantomime, his inspirations, and how he came to be a mime.

  • Marcel Marceau talks about adapting his work to film

    Oct. 17, 1974

    The famed French mime and actor discusses illusion and reality, as depicted in the surrealist horror film, Shanks.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Marcel Marceau discusses the art of mime ; part 2

    Mar. 21, 1973

    Marcel Marceau, world renown mime, talks about when he performed in prisons in France, Germany, and Chicago, including death row inmates who he could not see. He also discusses moments where he met famous silent actors such as Charlie Chaplin, Harpo Marx, and Stan Laurel. They then discuss childhood and aging. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, 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.

  • Marcel Marceau discusses the art of mime ; part 2

    Feb. 1, 1982

    Marcel Marceau, a French mime, discusses the art behind mime including silence, humanity, and astonishment. Parts of an earlier interview with Marceau are also played.

  • Marcel Marceau discusses the art of mime ; part 1

    1970

    Marcel Marceau, world renown mine, discusses the art and history of pantomime. Marceau talks about mime throughout history from Ancient Rome to the 20th century. He discusses some well-known mimes such as Pierrot and Charlie Chaplin. From aging, to humor and tragedy, and different cultures, Marceau explores about how the art of mime affects and reflects society. They also discuss how Marceau created and plays Bip and how the audience interacts with his character.

  • Marc Pachter discusses his book "Abroad in America"

    Jul. 21, 1976

    Europeans' opinions about their visits to America - this is the premise of Marc Pachter's book, "Abroad in America: Visitors to the New Nation, 1776-1914." According to Pachter, some people thought America was a moral society but that our manners were dreadful. Charles Dickens liked Boston but thought there were no rules in American society. He also despised the adulation that he received when he first visited.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Mance Lipscomb discusses the blues

    Apr. 26, 1965

    Interviewing American blues singer and guitarist, Mance Lipscomb, about his life, musical inspirations, and interest in blues music.

  • Malcolm Dalglish, Grey Larsen, Pete Sutherland in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 15, 1984

    Interviewing Malcolm Dalglish (dulcimer player and vocals), Grey Larsen (vocals, assorted instruments) and Pete Sutherland (fiddler and vocals) of the musical group Metamora.

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