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  • 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.

  • Danny Kaye

    Studs talks with versatile actor, singer, performer Danny Kaye

    Mar. 8, 1963

    Studs talks with versatile actor, singer, performer Danny Kaye who opens up about his worldwide appeal to children and adults alike, relating to children on their terms, his father's influence, the skills and work that go into his crafts, and much more. Kaye reveals his lack of musical training yet details his comic conducting talents ala Victor Borge via his charity work. The conversation continues with talk of his variety show performances, his fondness for Señor Wences, the medium of television, and his knack for dialects.

  • 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.

  • Stephen R. Roszell discusses his documentary film "Other Prisoners"

    Sep. 21, 1987

    Studs interviews Stephen R. Roszell about the time he spent in the Louisville, Kentucky prison to interview and observe inmates and guards for his documentary film "Other Prisoners." Roszell describes his relationship with the inmates during his work and the prison environment. Roszell shares interesting insights to prison life for inmate and guard. Parts of the soundtrack recordings are removed from this edited version of the original.

  • Stan Vanderbeek discusses his career

    1961

    Studs sits down with American animator and experimental filmmaker Stan Vanderbeek.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Stan Brakhage in conversation with Studs Terkel

    1970
  • Stan Brakhage discusses cinematography

    Oct. 19, 1970

    According to Stan Brakhage, being a cinematographer is being a writer of movement. Here, he talks with Studs about film and magic, and always finding new techniques to make pictures move.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Simone Signoret, Simone de Beauvoir, Francoise Rosay in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 7, 1989

    Excerpts of interviews with Simone Signoret (actress and author), Simone de Beauvoir (author), and Francoise Rosay (actress).

  • Sidney Poitier

    Sidney Poitier talks with Studs Terkel about his most recent film "The Defiant Ones"

    Oct. 1, 1959

    Bahamian actor Sidney Poitier talks with Studs Terkel about his most recent film "The Defiant Ones" and how racial type-casting for typically white roles works in Hollywood films. Besides being an actor, he is also a film director, author, and diplomat.

  • Sidney Poitier in a wingback chair

    Sidney Poitier discusses his book "This Life"

    Jun. 13, 1980

    Actor and director Sidney Poitier offers his reflections about his autobiographical memoir, "This Life". Poitier explains how he never had ambitions to be an actor and yet he stumbled into acting when looking through the clasisfied ads. There's a story about his agent trying to settle a negotiation on Poitier's behalf. Poitier's agent told the others involved that Poitier was offered a film in Hollywood. Believing it was a cheap ploy, the agent was told to tell Poitier to go onto Hollywood, and the rest is history for Sidney Poitier.

  • Roger Ebert

    Roger Ebert discusses old movies with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Dec. 3, 1996

    Chicago Sun-Times film critic and author Roger Ebert discusses his book "Roger Ebert's Book of Film: From Tolstoy to Tarantino, The Finest Writing From A Century of Film" (published by Norton); reads passages from his book.

  • Roger Ebert

    Roger Ebert discusses old movies with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Dec. 3, 1996

    Chicago Sun-Times film critic and author Roger Ebert discusses his book "Roger Ebert's Book of Film: From Tolstoy to Tarantino, The Finest Writing From A Century of Film" (published by Norton); reads passages from his book; interview with Buster Keaton is played at 35:18.

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 2

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 2.

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 1

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 1.

  • 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.

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