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  • Jackie "Moms" Mabley

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 1

    Jun. 13, 1961

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

  • Jack Newfield discusses his book "Robert Kennedy: A Memoir"

    Oct. 31, 1978

    According to Jack Newfield's book, "Robert Kennedy: A Memoir," Robert Kennedy spent a good part of his first 38 years of life in service to his brother. Robert was JFK's campaign manager, advisor, and Attorney General. Objectivity and seeking the truth as a journalist is also discussed in the interview.

  • Jack Nelson discusses his book "Hunger for Justice: The Politics of Food and Faith"

    Jan. 31, 1980

    Discussing the book, "Hunger for Justice: The Politics of Food and Faith," and interviewing the author Jack Nelson.

  • Jack Levine, Phillip J. Schiller in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 25, 1995

    Discussing the exhibit and book "In the Eye of the Storm: an Art of Conscience, 1930-1970: Selections from the Collection of Philip J.& Suzanne Schiller," with artist Jack Levine, and exhibit sponsor Philip Schiller.

  • Jack Fuller in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 11, 1992

    Interviewing editor and Chicago Tribune jazz critic Jack Fuller.

  • Jack Conroy talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 28, 1962
  • Jack Conroy discusses sign painter Slappy Hooper

    Program is only 5 minutes 12 seconds long.

  • Jack Conroy discusses literature

    Mar. 28, 1962

    Author Jack Conroy talks about the importance of new, up and coming writers having their works published. Conroy also talks about all poets should read their works at the Culture Vulture every Thursday night. Vegetables haven't been thrown yet, said Conroy, but the missiles are all verbal.

  • Jack Anderson

    Jack Anderson discusses his book "Confessions of a Muckraker: The Inside Story of Life in Washington During the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Years"

    May. 23, 1979

    Political commentator Jack Anderson talks about his career, from his beginnings as a war correspondent in WWII, to his time under his mentor Drew Pearson.

  • Jabbo Smith discusses his music from childhood and his career in Jazz as a trumpet and trombone player

    Feb. 24, 1981

    Studs interviews Jabbo Smith and presents some of his musical performances. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording. Smith shares the story of his childhood in the Jenkins Orphanage and how he came to learn music there. He discusses the songs he wrote and people he played with throughout his career and how he came out of retirement in Holland on the trombone.

  • J. P. (James Patrick) Donleavy in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 25, 1979
  • Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life and work while Studs is in London, England ; part 1

    1962

    The tape begins with Studs speaking with Christopher Sykes, a friend and producer, Studs is getting information how to behave and what to expect. Studs meets Ms. Compton-Burnett at a flat in Cornwell Gardens, London, England and they discuss her life and work as a novelist and writer. Ms Compton Burnett discusses London and class structure. End of tape 1

  • Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life & work ; part 2 and Peter Hall discusses the theater ; part 1

    1962

    Ivy Compton-Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England. Ms. Compton-Burnett states that she has never been a actor but she had always been an observer, to which Studs agrees that her writing reflect her statement accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms. Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality. Interview ends at 13:00. (part 2) Studs then begins an interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr.

  • Ivan Moravec discusses his career and classical pianists

    Nov. 12, 1969

    Ivan Moravec discusses his career, classical pianists, and composers. He also discusses his colleagues or contemporary pianists.

  • Iván Boldizsár discusses Hungarian culture and translation work

    1966

    Iván Boldizsár discusses Hungarian folk music, lyrical translations, and the difference in writing and educating peasants versus city dwellers in Hungary.

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