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Film
  • Woody Allen

    Woody Allen discusses his work as a comedic writer and performer

    Jun. 1, 1965

    Woody Allen discusses his life and art, the influence of both success and failure on his work, and how he finds comedy in life’s difficulties and trials. He discusses his first screenplay, “What’s Up Pussycat?” and other comedians who have influenced the development of his own comedic work, including Mort Sahl, Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, and George S. Kaufman.

  • William Friedkin in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 1, 1985

    Discussing the films "The People vs. Paul Crump", "To Live and Die in Los Angeles," and "The French Connection," with director and screenwriter William Friedkin.

  • Willard Maas in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 15, 1964
  • Willard Maas and John Dubay discuss experimental films and filmmaking, part 2

    1966

    Experimental filmmaker and poet Willard Maas and his friend John Dubay discuss experimental films and filmmaking, part 2 of 2. John Dubay is featured predominantly in this part of the interview. The second part of the interview focuses less on filmmaking and more on societal ills, wealth inequality, and race relations.

  • Willard Maas and John Dubay discuss experimental films and filmmaking, part 1

    1966

    Experimental filmmaker and poet Willard Maas and his friend John Dubay discuss experimental films and filmmaking, part 1 of 2. His friend John Dubay speaks briefly in part 1 of the interview, but is more prominently featured in part 2.

  • Walter Kerr discusses his book "The Silent Clowns"

    Dec. 11, 1975

    Writer and critic Walter Kerr discusses his book "The Silent Clowns," about the film era's greats including Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Raymond Griffith, and Harry Langdon. Studs begins by reading an excerpt from James Agee's "Death in the Family" with music in the background followed by Kerr reading from his book. They begin talking about how silent films affected the audience, lesser known stars Lloyd Hamilton and Charley Chase, and then analyze several famous Charlie Chaplin scenes to assess the complex nature of his characters.

  • Vivica Lindfors

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society

    Feb. 2, 1974

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society. Includes Viveca Lindfors reciting lines written by Lillian Hellman.

  • Lauren Becall

    Vito Russo discusses his award-winning book "The Celluloid Closet"

    Jul. 17, 1981

    Discussing the book "The celluloid closet: homosexuality in the movies" with the author Vito Russo.

  • Victor Banerjee

    Victor Banerjee discusses the film "Passage to India"

    Apr. 23, 1985

    In addition to talking about the film "Passage to India," Victor Banerjee, also talks about Gandhi and India's class system. Included in this interview are excerpts of Satyajit Ray and Shanta Gandi.

  • Ute Lemper in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 12, 1997

    Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Ute Lemper

  • Tribute and memorial to actress Geraldine Page

    Jun. 17, 1987

    Tribute to Geraldine Page

  • 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.

  • Dick Lester on "How I Won the War"

    Studs Terkel discusses "How I Won the War" with the film's creator, Richard Lester, in London, England

    Studs Terkel and Richard Lester discuss the impact of "How I Won the War" on both audiences and critics. Insight is offered on the unjustness of even just wars like World War Two. The film offers insight into the mindless acceptance of death. Terkel then closes the show with his impressions of London during his stay that includes a mention of race, culture, nightlife, and sports.

  • Eric Lüth

    Studs Terkel concludes his interview with Erich Lüth going more in depth on the aftermath of the war on Germany's youth ; part 4

    1968

    Erich Lüth's discussion with Studs Terkel is similar to part 3 but Luth offers a more in-depth conversation on the role of teachers in schools and how the time of Hitler is taught. There were those teachers that joined the party to continue their love of teaching and those teachers that were brought into the Nazi Party to follow their convictions. This lack of courage to resist influences pupils today because teachers are not saying they were cowards. The relationship is altered out of shame, and embarrassment.

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