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  • Studs Terkel discusses the WPA Arts Project

    Sep. 14, 1989

    The influence of the WPA on the music of the 1930's. The heroic sounds heard in song, movies, and theater. He provides Bing Crosby's version of Yip Harburg's "Brother Can You Spare a Dime". As well as the Almanac Singers performing "Roll the Union On". Both Moll's Song and the final scene of Blitzstein's, "The Cradle Will Rock" are performed. Terkel provides a host of other songs which highlight the music of the 1930's. Extensive discussion on "The Cradle Will Rock" with its producer John Houseman.

  • Jacques Tati

    Studs Terkel discusses the film "Mon Oncle"with creator Jacques Tati

    Dec. 12, 1958

    Studs Terkel reintroduces this 1958 broadcast with Jacques Tati in a 1992 rebroadcast. At 39:06, Terkel includes a musical epilogue to the conversation with Jacques Tati with French children's songs such as "Cadet Rousselle". Tati discusses his films "Mr. Hulot's Holiday" and" Mon Oncle" and his emphasis as writer, director, actor, and producer to maintain a naturalness. He doesn't want lights, cameras or action to influence the actors. Naturalness will respect independence and keeping it simple and real will create pride and invite people in.

  • Paul Robeson

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson

    Jan. 28, 1976

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson. Studs talks about his personal memories, the social impact and music of Paul Robeson. Excerpts from 1925362-4-1 Mr Robeson' friends recall memories of him: Earl Dickerson one of the 1 st black aldermen of Chicago, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams football player, Studs Terkel, Claudia Cassidy(1925655-4-1), Eddie Balchowski, Veteran, painter, poet(1934701-3-1) Includes excerpts from 1925362-4-1 and music. Similar to 1925362-3-1, but not identical. 01/23/1976 date of death.

  • Robert Altman

    Robert Altman discusses the opera "McTeague"

    Oct. 21, 1992

    Studs Terkel and Robert Altman discuss the opera "McTeague" based on Frank Norri's novel of the same name.

  • Martin Duberman discusses his book "Paul Robeson"

    Feb. 28, 1989

    Martin Duberman, historian and biographer, discusses his latest work which focuses on the singer, actor, and political activist Paul Robeson. Robeson was known for his performance in Showboat and Emperor Jones.

  • Jill Godmilow discusses her documentary “Antonia”

    1970

    Discussing Antonia and interviewing Jill Godmilow.

  • Jean-Pierre Ponnelle in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 14, 1980
  • Interviewing Irene Papas and Giuliana Berlinguer

    Nov. 8, 1983
  • Interviewing Alfred Feussner

    Aug. 23, 1962
  • Interview with Sammy Cahn

    Nov. 21, 1989

    Interviewing songwriter Sammy Cahn.

  • Interview with Jean Bach

    Oct. 10, 1994

    Interviewing producer, director and screenwriter Jean Bach about her Oscar-nominated documentary "A Great Day in Harlem".

  • Helene Rosenberg discusses the career of Yves Montand ; part 2

    Jan. 9, 1978
  • Yves Montand

    Helene Rosenberg discusses the career of Yves Montand ; part 1

    Jan. 9, 1978

    Terkel discusses French singer-actor Yves Montand with guide and commentator Helene Rosenberg; music played throughout the program, part 1.

  • E. Y. (Yip) Harburg discuss his book "At This Point in Rhyme"

    Feb. 18, 1977

    E.Y. (Yip) Harburg and Studs Terkel read from the book "At This Point in Rhyme". E.Y. Harburg also discusses his thoughts on humanity, how to properly write a song, and the importance of light verse and humor as a basis for everything he creates. Excerpts of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" by the Weavers, and a Broadway recording of "How Are Things in Glocca Morra" are played in the original airing but have been removed from this version for copyright reasons.

  • Discussing Fats Waller and the show "Ain't misbehavin'" with Richard Maltby

    Mar. 20, 1980
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