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Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Geoffrey Bridson BBC broadcaster and Joyce Bridson public relations at BBC talk about their work in radio through the years

    Oct. 30, 1970

    Geoffrey Bridson and his wife Joyce, discuss his book "Prospero and Ariel: The rise and fall of radio a personal recollection.", as well as his life and career as a producer/broadcaster for BBC radio. The interview is interspersed with several excerpts from recordings: Excerpt of conversation at the home of Bridsons in England 1962. He talks about the play "Aarons field" and the sequel "Aarons Fallout shelter". Excerpt from Joyce Bridson backstage after the play "Oh what a lovely war" in New York.

  • Turner Catledge discusses his book "My Life and the Times"

    1970

    Discussing the book "My life and the times" and interviewing the author Turner Catledge. Turner Catledge discusses his life and his career at the "New York Times".

  • Mike Royko discussing his book "Up Against It"

    1967

    Mike Royko discusses his book "Up Against It" which is a collection of early columns from the Chicago Daily News. The topic in his columns varies from machine politicians and gangsters to professional athletes, from well-heeled Chicagoans to down-and-out hoodlums.

  • Mike Royko talks with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 26, 1969

    Discussing receiving the Heywood Hale Broun Award and interviewing with the author-journalist Mike Royko.

  • Harrison Salisbury discusses his book "The 900 Days: The Siege Of Leningrad" and Isabella Zorina discusses a trip to mass graves

    Jul. 1, 1982

    Harrison Salisbury discusses his book “The 900 Days: The Siege Of Leningrad” and the lasting impact of the siege on the Soviet Union and life in Leningrad during the siege. Salisbury reads a poem by Olga Bergholz.Isabella Zorina discusses a trip to mass graves, including the many young people who were also visiting, some as part of wedding ceremonies, and the music played at the graves. Terkel plays Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, at the end of the program.

  • Milton Mayer discusses Quakerism and the impact they have had on society

    Dec. 27, 1974

    Milton Mayer, journalist and educator, talks with Studs about Quakerism. They talk about how religion relates to society in the times of change. Mr Mayer describes an exchange with a gentleman who asked what is a Quaker. The man had been an SS officer who told Mr Mayer his story. The man had been touched by the anonymous generosity of the Quakers many years before. Mr Mayer speaks of A. J. Musty, clergyman and political activist as his mentor and friend, and the things he learned from him.

  • My (Pseudonym) discusses the book "Observations from a Treadmill"

    Oct. 4, 1973

    Discussing the book "Observations from a Treadmill" and interviewing the author My (pseudonym).

  • John Hammond and John McDonough discuss music

    1970

    Music producer John Hammond and jazz critic for Down Beat magazine John McDonough discuss: Hammond's career; the artists he worked with; the artists he was the first to sign; social reform; and more. The following musical excerpts are played: "7 Come 11"; "Sauce"; "Talking Union"; "Blowing In the Wind"; "Today I Sing The Blues"; and "Live Embers".

  • Daniel Schorr

    Daniel Schorr discusses his memoir "Clearing the Air"

    Nov. 18, 1977

    Investigative journalist discusses the book "Clearing the air"

  • Valentin Pluchek and Stanislaw Pchenikov discuss Russian theater, specifically Moscow

    Jan. 19, 1962
  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett and Chris Porterfield discuss the biography "Cavett," that they wrote together

    Sep. 23, 1974

    Dick Cavett and Chris Porterfield discuss the book they wrote together, "Cavett." They discuss Mr. Cavett's life and his work as a talk show host. The interview ends with "Reverend Eli Jenkins' Prayer," a poem by Dylan Thomas sung by Osian Ellis, a Welsh singer and harpist.

  • Nora Ephron

    Nora Ephron discusses feminism and her book "Crazy Salad"

    Jul. 28, 1975

    Nora Ephron discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women.” Ephron discusses the influence of writer Dorothy Parker on her work, as well as topics including women’s rights; the exploitation of women in politics, war, and advertising; the many conflicts she faces in her role as a journalist; and traditional and non-traditional gender roles. Includes an excerpt from a previous interview with Dorothy Parker.

  • Good Bye, Picasso

    Discussing the book "Good Bye, Picasso"

    Nov. 27, 1974

    Opens with Gertrude Stein reading from her poem "If I told him". Excerpts from dedication of "The Picasso" statue in Daley Plaza. Studs speaks with residents of Chicago and gets their thoughts on the sculpture.(1925335-3-1 and 1925335-3-2) David D. Duncan discusses his book "Goodbye, Picasso" and talks about the artwork of Pablo Picasso and his friendship with him.

  • John Dinges

    John Dinges discusses his book "Assassination on Embassy Row"

    Sep. 6, 1980
  • Hugh Carleton Greene

    Hugh Carleton Greene discusses the BBC

    Nov. 22, 1962

    Interviewing Director General of BBC Hugh Carleton Greene while Studs was in England.

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