00 / 00 ©Universal Image Group/Getty Images Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1959 | DURATION: 00:30:29 Synopsis Studs Terkel and Frederick Ritter discuss the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more. Details Broadcast Date Jun. 24, 1959 Physical Format 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in., 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 30 minutes, 29 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Theater People Academics Authors, Writers Tags Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956. Ritter, Frederick, 1896-1987. Dramatists, German Audiotapes. Poet, German Playwright, German Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs Discussing productions of her plays "Path of Ashes" and "Maid's Play," with playwright and director Nicole Dreiske Nov. 1, 1983 Ethel Merman discusses her experiences as a performer Jun. 8, 1961 Discussing the Northlight Theatre's production of the musical "Smoke on the Mountain," with cast members Nov. 23, 1993 Discussing a production of the play, "Conversations with an Irish Rascal" 1997 Patrick Henry, Tricia Alexander in conversation with Studs Terkel May. 21, 1986 Discussing the play "Play mas" with Derek Walcott Apr. 20, 1981