Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2
Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.
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Nov. 20, 1961 -
Terkel comments and presents "A search for innocence" a monologue with Rose a teenager of St. Timothy Episcopal Church, Chicago
1970 Studs Terkel discusses life in the Vietnam era with children from Father Charles Pond's St. Timothy Episcopal Church Parish in Chicago. Rose is the featured speaker at 16 years of age she is no longer in school but is very well spoken. Acknowledging that people with mental illnesses are not always able to make sound decisions which are needed for individuals to make group decisions. She sees one of the problems in the world being that people are losing their individuality to a group mentality.
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Presenting a performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus with music director Lucy Ding
Mar. 3, 1989 Terkel presents a musical performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
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Discussing The Peoples Music School with founder Dr. Rita Simo and two students Doreen Herrera and Tuan Pham.
Jun. 3, 1992 The People's Music School is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing classical music instruction and performance opportunities for children.
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Presenting a performance of "Papageno," an adaptation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," with the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus and music director Sandra Prodan
Mar. 6, 1991 Terkel presents a musical performance of the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
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Claude Brown talks with Studs Terkel
Sep. 13, 1965 Discussing the book "Manchild in the Promised Land" with Claude Brown. Brown also discusses growing up in Harlem, New York as an African American man. Includes a clip of a man speaking from the county jail. Includes a song sung by Mahalia Jackson. Includes a clip of children singing.
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Danilo Dolci discusses his career, life in Italy, and his book "The Man Who Plays Alone"
1970 Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".
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Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression"; Chapter 3
1971 Presenting "Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression" Chapter 3: Big Business & A Portrait of Two Women. William Benton credits Pepsodent's survival of the Great Depression to Amos 'n Andy. Arthur Robertson talks about the initial aftermath of the 1929 crash as a Wall Street businessman. Sidney Weinberg discusses the confusion on Wall Street after the crash and praises FDR's programs. Jimmy McPartland talks about the importance of working and the success of WPA to boost morale.
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Composer Oliver Knussen discusses his opera adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are"
Dec. 13, 1988 Oliver Knussen discusses his adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are", which was beginning production at the Chicago Opera Theater, Chicago.
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Christopher Moore discusses his career
1987 Studs Terkel discusses the Chicago Children's Choir with the director and founder, Christopher Moore. They discuss the following: how to produce the sound; training units; patience; age spread; sing-a-long; child vs. adult projects; and various types of heritage music that makes up their repertoire. The following musical excerpts are presented: "Dark Winter Days"; "Angels and Shepherds"; "Illinois"; and "Go Tell It on the Mountain".