Interviewing author, theater critic and director Robert Brustein.

Joachim Kaiser discusses critiquing German music and how the music scene in Germany has changed. Studs Terkel in Germany.

Dorothy Parker’s thoughts as a critic and writer on the state of American literature.

Discussing the novel "Hot to Trot" and interviewing the author and drama critic John Lahr.

Discussing the book "Notes discussing a cowardly lion" with drama critic John Lahr [Part 1].

Discussing the book "Notes discussing a cowardly lion" with drama critic John Lahr [Part 1].

Cole Porter biographer Robert Kimball talks with Studs about his book "Cole" and his subject's life and work as they listen to classic performances of some of his most beloved songs. They marvel at how Porter perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the times in his lyrics, his lyrical influences, his unique method of outside-in composing lyrics and music simultaneously, Bobby Short's masterful interpretations, controversies over some of his works, and how well his material holds up.

Interviewing television and theater director Michael Bogdanov. He discusses major themes from the play “Timon of Athens,” his life, and his work as a director. Includes a 10 second test tone. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Cassidy also discusses her writing and journalism aspirations.

Charles Dance, English actor, talks about his work in the British TV show "The Jewel in the Crown," based on the novel series, "The Raj Quartet," by Paul Scott. Dance also discusses his work on the play, "Thunder Rock" and film, "Plenty," and the TV shows, "The Secret Servant," and "Rainy Day Women."

Arnold Wesker, English playwright and writer in several genres discusses scenes from the play "Roots". Mr Wesker further discusses his plays and the current cast traveling around England performing several of his plays. The interview tape ends and Studs recalls the remainder of the interview alone as a postscript.

Anna Deavere Smith discusses and demonstrates her unique character portrayals from her works "Fires in the Mirror" and "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992."