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Studs Terkel in Stratford-Upon-Avon. At the National Theatre and at the Falcon Hotel ; part 1
1962 Studs Terkel heads to the British town of Stratford-upon-Avon (the birthplace of William Shakespeare) intending to interview Sir John Gielgud, and getting a few words before Studs realizes that Sir John is not intending to be interviewed. He speaks instead to other members of the company. Then he meets Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence in the Falcon Hotel.
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Margaret Webster discusses Shakespeare and his plays
Apr. 21, 1961 American-British actress Margaret Webster, talks about the unsophisticated audience members that go to see plays by Shakespeare. Upon seeing a play, they're afraid to go at first but once they are there, they realize how much they are truly enjoying themselves.
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Stanislaw Pchenikov and Valentin Nikolaevich Pluchek discuss theater with Studs Terkel ; part 2
Jan. 19, 1962 Studs Terkel discusses Russian theater with Stanislaw Pchenikov and Theater director Valentin Nikolaevich Pluchek.
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Jean Vilar and Eugène Ionesco discuss French theater
1968 In the first part of this program Studs Terkel discusses French theater with critic Jean Vilar. In the second part, Studs and Eugène Ionesco discuss Ionesco’s work and the Theater of the Absurd.
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Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1962 Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 1) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprenticeship. This is a two part interview.
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Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1962 Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 2) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprentices and when students began their apprenticeship (usually at the age of 15). This is a two part interview
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Interview with David Mamet
Nov. 14, 1977 Discussing and reading American Buffalo and The Woods with David Mamet.
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Gordon Parks discusses his book "Shannon"
Sep. 10, 1981 Discussing the book "Shannon" with the author Gordon Parks.
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Interview with Alan Schneider
Jan. 17, 1983 Discussing Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and the Beckett Project with director Alan Schneider.
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Geoffrey Bridson BBC broadcaster and Joyce Bridson public relations at BBC talk about their work in radio through the years
Oct. 30, 1970 Geoffrey Bridson and his wife Joyce, discuss his book "Prospero and Ariel: The rise and fall of radio a personal recollection.", as well as his life and career as a producer/broadcaster for BBC radio. The interview is interspersed with several excerpts from recordings: Excerpt of conversation at the home of Bridsons in England 1962. He talks about the play "Aarons field" and the sequel "Aarons Fallout shelter". Excerpt from Joyce Bridson backstage after the play "Oh what a lovely war" in New York.